Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 29th of August.
Good morning, Grand Island.
Little Bits, a food truck that drove from New Mexico, is serving donuts to guests at the Nebraska State Fair in Grand Island.
The fair runs from Aug. 28 to Sept. 7 & marks the 125th anniversary of Nebraska conservation officers.
Yesterday, the Nebraska State Fair kicked off with opening ceremonies and the Huskers swept the 'Spikes Under the Lights' tournament to claim a $350,000 prize.
Central Nebraska saw varied gas prices (as low as $3.96 in Hall County) and will enjoy mid-to-high 80s with a chance of showers this weekend.
Chicken Salad Chick will open its new restaurant in Grand Island as part of a franchise agreement signed by developers Scott and Tisha Miller.
The fast-casual chain known for its fresh chicken salad will also launch six more locations in Lincoln and Omaha (opening date not provided).
Last Friday, the Nebraska State Fair opening ceremony featured remarks by Executive Director Jaime Parr, who highlighted new food options and community fundraisers that boosted Grand Island’s local economy.
Today, the Nebraska Game and Parks Commission celebrates 125 years of conservation officers and 100 years of NebraskaLand magazine at the State Fair in Grand Island, featuring a new Wildlife Crime Stoppers trailer, a fish aquarium, interactive ranges, plus art displays of historic covers for family learning and fun.
The Grand Island Public Library celebrates Library Card Sign-up Month this September by inviting residents to claim a free library card for borrowing books, accessing digital collections, and using MakerSpace equipment.
Residents can visit the library or sign up online to unlock programs — a key to lifelong learning.
Grand Island highway lanes and Kearney Street will be closed in the Tri-City area over the weekend (city officials announced the closures).
Drivers should plan to use alternate routes.
U.S. Highway 281 in Grand Island has its outside lanes closed for state street improvements and will reopen Sept.
30. In Kearney, Central Avenue is closed from 9 a.m. today for the Rae of Hope Fall Festival, ending at 5 p.m.
The Central District Health Department reported the area's first human West Nile Virus case and urges residents to take precautions during mosquito season (using EPA-registered repellent, wearing long sleeves, or staying indoors during peak mosquito hours).
The No. 1 Nebraska volleyball team won the Spikes Under the Lights championship in Arlington, Texas on Thursday after defeating Florida in a close first match and sweeping SMU for a $350,000 prize.
Nebraska will open its regular season Saturday at UNLV with first serve at 7 p.m.
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