Good morning, Grand Island.

St. Leo’s Parish is hosting its 21st annual coat giveaway event on Oct.

23 at 2410 S. Blaine from 10 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.—donations of new or gently used coats, gloves, and mittens are needed to help community members stay warm this winter.

VenuWorks Presents will host Lonestar and guest Collin Raye at the Heartland Events Center on Dec.

13 at 7:30 p.m. for a holiday show featuring country hits and festive classics—tickets go on sale Friday, Oct. 3 at 10 a.m.

Lonestar and Collin Raye will perform on December 13th at 7:30 p.m. at the Heartland Events Center in Grand Island—tickets will be available to the public online on Oct.

3 at 10 a.m. while email club members can access presale tickets starting Oct. 1 at 10 a.m. with a promotional code.

USDA will issue a second Emergency Commodity Assistance Program payment to eligible producers for the 2024 crop year in Nebraska as part of a $10 billion aid effort—this new payment equals 14% of the gross amount and will be made automatically to those who received an initial payment to help manage rising costs and falling prices.

Advocates for All Nebraskans announced a third petition for $2.6 billion in property tax relief and a new model to fund public schools; the APPLE Plan—aiming to raise teacher starting salaries to $50,000—will help stabilize school funding amid high tax rates.

Attorney General Mike Hilgers sent cease & desist letters to every retail store selling synthetic THC products in Nebraska to stop deceptive labeling and unsafe trade practices by requiring a signed Assurance of Voluntary Compliance; his office said it will file lawsuits and seek penalties if compliance is not met and that its investigation uncovered sales of marijuana and psilocin.

Nebraska’s football team will face Maryland on Saturday, Oct.

11 at 2:30 p.m. on BTN—Maryland is 4-0 while Nebraska stands at 3-1 heading into homecoming at Michigan State.

The Huskers will try to bounce back from their first loss as they host Michigan State on Saturday at 3 p.m. in Lincoln after a bye week; key players such as Dylan Raiola (with 1,137 yards and 11 touchdowns so far) and Emmett Johnson will help Nebraska push for a win.

Platte Valley Boer-Nanza Goat Sale

11 AM – 11:59 PM — Fonner Park — Free entry — Experience the excitement of the annual Boer goat sale in Grand Island.

Colten Wyatt Band: Boot Barn Grand Opening

3-7 p.m. — Old Town Boot Barn — Free entry — Enjoy live music and vibes at the Boot Barn's Grand Opening celebration in Grand Island, Nebraska.

Jeff Smithart LIVE!

7:30-11:30 p.m. — Bandits Sports Bar — Free entry — Enjoy live music and festivities during the Nebraska vs Minnesota football game.

Yomo in Concert - Nebraska

8 PM — La Jaula — Ticket info available online — Experience the legendary reggaeton pioneer Yomo live in Grand Island for the first time.