Good morning, Grand Island.

New to Malmo, Jay Froscheiser, 53, joined the volunteer fire department a few months ago to help address local firefighter shortages.

He is training with controlled house burns and other exercises to support the community.

The Grand Island Public Library is hosting its annual Community Art Show that runs from Oct.

1 to Nov. 13 during regular hours. It will feature an artists’ reception from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. on Oct. 18 and art pick-up from Nov. 14 to Nov. 21.

University of Nebraska at Kearney announced eight finalists, including local candidate Addison Chapman from Grand Island, for homecoming royalty at a pep rally Monday.

The finalists will compete in a lipsync competition on Thursday at the Health and Sports Center, with winners honored during downtown Kearney’s parade Saturday.

University of Nebraska-Lincoln received a $5 million TRIO grant to expand college access for low-income and first-generation students in five communities (including Grand Island).

The grant will supply about $1 million yearly over five years, raising service numbers from 950 to 2,000 students.

At its special meeting on Sept.

28, the Grand Island Public Schools Board of Education approved the 2026-27 operating budget of $215,093,750 and a mill levy of $1.065941 per $100 valuation (a $100,000 house would pay about $1,066), increasing the property tax request by $3,223,042.

The Grand Island Public Library in partnership with Stuhr Museum is hosting an artists' reception today at 6 p.m. featuring artwork by Walnut Middle School students (D.C.

Diplomats), allowing community members to meet the young artists and view their work during regular library hours.

A federal judge denied an injunction requested by two expecting mothers to stop Nebraska's ban on certified nurse midwives assisting & home births; the ruling means the law stays in effect.

Starting Oct. 1, CHI Health Orthopedics (Good Samaritan) will offer walk-in urgent care for orthopedic injuries and concussions in the Medical Building at 3219 Central Ave; the clinic runs weekdays from 7:30-11 a.m. and Saturdays from 8-11 a.m. to provide faster, cost-effective care.

NSP troopers in Grand Island and other areas will honor cancer fighters by wearing pink patches during Breast Cancer Awareness Month; patches cost $10 at local NSP offices with proceeds benefitting Nebraska’s Hereditary Cancer Foundation.

This marks the ninth annual Pink Patch Project.

Nebraska will face Indiana at 11 a.m. on Oct.

10 — the game will be on FOX with pregame coverage beginning at 7 a.m. Tickets are still available online.