Monday, August 25th, 2025
Good morning, Grand Island. Here's your local news at a glance for Monday, the 25th of August.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Roger Henrichs works his 15th Nebraska State Fair in Grand Island and shows visitors the process of milking cows — he explains that the milk comes out at 102 degrees and will be in stores within two days. He has taught both kids and adults about cow milking for 15 years. KSNB
- ➤ Veterans from Tabitha at Prairie Commons flew in a Stearman on Saturday—seven guests enjoyed a 15-minute tour of Grand Island air space that included a flyover of the Nebraska State Fair, and Gene Gnuse checked a bucket list item while his two children waited on the ground. KSNB
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Cowboy Circus is bringing the world’s smallest rodeo to the Nebraska State Fair with multiple daily shows that teach families how to rope cattle; owner Danny Grant started the act as a side gig and now draws large crowds with his interactive performances. KSNB
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Brian Regan Live
7:30-9 p.m. — Nebraska State Fair — $51, $62, $78 Reserved Seating — Enjoy the laughs of one of America's top comedians, Brian Regan, at a must-see performance.
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The Marshall Tucker Band Concert
7:30-9 p.m. — Nebraska State Fair — $42 reserved seating — Experience legendary Southern rock tunes from The Marshall Tucker Band and Grammy-winning singer-songwriter Worley.
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Sawyer Brown Free Concert
7:30-10 p.m. — Nebraska State Fair — Free with gate admission — Enjoy a night filled with legendary country hits from Sawyer Brown.
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Skillet Concert
7-9 p.m. — Nebraska State Fair — $48 GA, $69 PIT, $85 VIP (SOLD OUT) — Experience hard-hitting rock with Skillet as they take the stage at the Nebraska State Fair.
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Forever Young Tour
7:30 PM – 12:30 AM — Nebraska State Fair — Tickets from $51 — A throwback concert featuring 90s and 2000s hits with Vanilla Ice and more.
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La Arrolladora Banda Concert
9-11 p.m. — Nebraska State Fair — $45-$83 — Experience the dynamic sounds of La Arrolladora Banda, award-winning icons of Banda music.
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Nebraska State Fair Carnival Wristband
1-11 p.m. — Nebraska State Fair — $42 — Experience a full day of unlimited rides at the Wade Shows Carnival.
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Husker Harvest Days
9 AM - 4 PM — Husker Harvest Days — Free entry — Explore Polaris Off-Road Vehicles and enjoy product demos at this major agricultural event.
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TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT
Buy your winter clothes in summer and summer clothes in winter.
~ Benjamin Graham
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