Good morning, Grand Island.

Team Jack's annual Radiothon (its 14th year) raised over $192,000 for pediatric brain cancer research on Thursday as dozens of local stations shared stories honoring the late Jack Hoffman, who was diagnosed at age 5.

Tee Off Members Only Golf Club is preparing to open at Park Island Square at 13th and Diers Avenue where Planet Fitness + Home Goods are located.

The new golf club will bring a fresh recreational option to the community.

The 99th annual Ak-Sar-Ben Stock Show is underway at Fonner Park until Sunday, featuring livestock from 14 states including beef, sheep, goats and a new rabbit show.

Visitors can also enjoy shopping at western boutiques — the event includes Purple Banner Night with lights, fog and flags.

College View Academy celebrated a groundbreaking for its new school building yesterday as it plans to trade spaces with Union Adventist University to advance its development plans.

On Sept. 24, the Central Platte NRD Board voted to donate 116 round hay bales to wildfire-affected producers in the western district.

The board also released its Annual Water Use Report detailing over 1 million certified irrigated acres & conservation contracts for FY2026.