Good morning, Grand Island.

The Nebraska State Fair fundraiser kicks off today with the Great Steak Debate to benefit fair upkeep and community projects.

After a stop at Double V Restaurant on Thursday, the Oscar Mayer Wienermobile is touring Grand Island with a display at Walmart (1 p.m. to 5:30 p.m.) today and a visit at the State Fair on Saturday and Sunday.

Officials at a town hall discussed plans to revamp Crossroads' marquee and parking garage, plus Woodbury Corp. announced the developer will deliver the Gamescape by Cinemark entertainment complex in spring.

Drought conditions were lifted in Hall, Adams, Hamilton, and Clay counties after consistent rain and a breakdown of summer high pressure eased dry spells in the Tri Cities area.

However, pockets of extreme drought remained in Frontier, Gosper, and Lincoln counties, per the U.S. Drought Monitor.

The Grand Island Fire Department cut the ribbon today on its new south side station, which replaces a 1987 facility and provides private sleeping quarters, a kitchen, a weight room, and modern safety technology plus guided tours followed the ceremony.

Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) is urging families to check that their MMR vaccine is up to date after measles cases emerged in surrounding states, warning that 9 in 10 unprotected people exposed to the virus may fall ill.

Mary Lanning Healthcare’s new CEO, with just over a month in the role, stressed the importance of rural care and plans to enhance regional services + urged the facility to focus on community health needs.