Good morning, Grand Island.

At the Nebraska State Fair on Monday, September 1, veterans were honored with free admission, a Resources Fair, a ceremonial colors posting with a moment of silence, and a parade featuring floats, motorcycles, antique tractors and an army van decorated with flags—live music by active-duty officers added to the tribute.

At the Nebraska State Fair Monday, September 1, 2025, identical twins Allison and Addison won grand champion titles for their goat entries—Allison in FFA Market Goat and Addison in 4-H.

The family celebrated the milestone as it marked their last fair before Allison returned to college.

An 80-year-old Grand Island woman was scammed out of $140,000 after clicking a pop-up link that posed as Microsoft Fraud Protection and instructed her to send crypto funds, and a fraudster later came to her door to pick up a shoebox of cash—she then reported the scam to police.

The Nebraska Alliance for Thriving Communities urged Congress to update old immigration laws that leave long-time community members vulnerable—Darcy Tromanhauser from Nebraska Appleseed said the changes would help families and different kinds of workers as baby boomers retire.

Senator Dave Murman also supported a new detention center to add to safety efforts.

Nebraska Veterans Cemetery unveiled two new bronze statues (a soaring eagle and a soldier holding a folded flag) to honor veterans and mark their service.

CHI Health St. Francis will host a free Child Safety Seat Check tomorrow at Fire Station No. 1, 409 E.

Fonner Park Road from 10 a.m. to noon for families with children and expectant parents—certified technicians will inspect seats for proper fit and installation with a limited number available for purchase if needed.

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.

Grand Island Varsity Volleyball Match

6:30-10:30 p.m. — Grand Island Senior High School — Cost info not provided — Cheer on the Grand Island varsity volleyball team as they face Lincoln Southwest in a thrilling non-conference match.

Oktoberfest Celebration

4-10 p.m. — Liederkranz — Members $5, Non-Members $10 — Enjoy live music by The Killigans, food, and family fun at this festive event.