Good morning, Grand Island.

At the state fair on Sept.

4, the Remarkable Rodeo gave about 18 local kids with special needs a chance to perform in rodeo events like plastic cattle roping, stick horseback riding and barrel racing — letting them be the stars of the show.

Local businesses are preparing for the first Husker football game by planning promotions and extra staffing to serve fans downtown (event expected soon).

The Nebraska State Fair craft show features about 60 vendors selling homemade foods and crafts.

Local visitors can explore an array of offerings — from jerky to plushies to books.

The 1733 Chorus performs barbershop songs on request at the Nebraska Building in the State Fair today.

The longtime group hopes to lift fairgoers’ moods + inspire younger vocal talent.

At the Nebraska State Fair’s Visual Arts category, art entries in oil, acrylic, and woodworking were showcased with ribbons and cash prizes awarded to winners.

Superintendent Anita Lewandowski noted the open class lets local residents share their talent.

UNK students completed summer internships that gave them hands-on experience in interior design, construction management, and hospitality — including work on a Grand Island medical center project — which prepared them for full-time roles after graduation.

The Nebraska State Board of Education deadlocked on new social studies standards critiqued for their language on marginalized groups, so the 2019 guidelines remain in place.

Grand Island Public Schools began the school year with the theme 'Be Here, Belong' and Fisher said the initiative aims to improve attendance and cultivate a welcoming environment for all students.

Receding waters at Lake McConaughy have uncovered the concrete foundations and stockyards of Old Lemoyne, a pioneer rail shipping town that moved when the reservoir filled.

Water managers expect low levels to persist this winter, giving locals more time to connect with decades-old community memories.

CPNRD has replaced the nitrogen management test with an in-person V-TAPS program for producers starting in 2027.

The board approved a property tax levy at 0.020350 for fiscal 2026/2027 and outlined new efficiency initiatives (ONE RED Ag Data Bank) for local farms.

NReport published a guide on Friday, Sep.

4 that breaks down several routes for getting to Memorial Stadium so locals can plan their travel for upcoming Husker+football games. The report offers clear directions and travel options near the stadium.