Good morning, Grand Island.

Grand Island college’s criminal justice program gets its sixth consecutive Metallica grant — providing resources for students — announced on Aug.

24.

Child Care CAN organizers launched a statewide multiyear campaign to boost investment in affordable quality child care after lawmakers removed the sunset date on assistance, aiming to support working families in Nebraska.

A section of road in Grand Island is closed today due to a nearby construction project, and local drivers may experience delays.

Governor Pillen pledged healthier meals for Nebraska students today at a Washington, D.C. event supporting USDA’s Harvest to Hallways program.

Local districts can soon update menus with whole grains and fresh fruits (linking schools with local farms).

Since the helmet law was repealed on Jan.

1, 2024, a UNMC study found helmet use dropped from 84% to 20% in eastern hospitals, and riders without a helmet have more than double the odds of severe brain injury + researchers plan to keep tracking long-term data.

Head coach Shane Nordby begins his 12th season at Pleasanton as the Bulldogs mix returning talent with new roles to boost their defense & aim for a state appearance after 2020.

Their season starts Thursday, Aug. 27, when they face Grand Island Lutheran in an important opener.

Grand Island’s Memorial Stadium will host the inaugural 8-Man Football Kick-Off Classic on Saturday, Aug.

29 (1:30 p.m., 4:30 p.m., and 7:30 p.m.) where top high school teams will face off in unique matchups. Tickets cost $12 for adults and $8 for students.