Good morning, Grand Island.

Howard Knuth celebrated his 99th birthday today with a horse-drawn wagon ride — recalling his early farm days and long career as a truck driver in Grand Island.

The Nebraska State Fair at Fonner Park runs from today through Sept.

7 and features State Troopers and first responders ensuring safety + providing assistance. Fair visitors can visit an NSP booth inside the Pinnacle Bank Expo Building to speak with recruiters or get help on patrol.

Longtime meteorologist Kent Boughton was memorialized at the Nebraska State Fair Saturday afternoon with a bench engraved with his name — placed under his late wife Lori’s tree near the Welcome Center and Agtivity Acres — honoring decades of his weather updates until his passing in late July.

At the Nebraska State Fair’s Birthing Pavilion in Grand Island, visitors can watch live births of farm animals including sheep, goats, pigs and calves—an experience managed by Dr. Melissa Girard-Lemons and her team of veterinary staff and students that connects people with their food source.

A local music festival is highlighting Nebraska artists this weekend at a downtown venue in Grand Island; organizers say live performances & family-friendly activities will showcase regional talent for the community.

Edgerton & CCC announced the launch of a mobile educational program that uses science, engineering, problem-solving and career exploration to introduce students to skilled trades in Grand Island.

The initiative aims to offer local youth hands-on learning experiences.

CHI Health St. Francis earned the PRISM Award from the Academy of Medical-Surgical Nurses, making it the first hospital in the state to receive this honor.

BMX stunt riders from Nowear BMX are performing at the Nebraska State Fair this week in Grand Island+ they aim to inspire kids through thrilling tricks as part of a tradition that honors their late teammate Jeremiah Droescher.