Good morning, Grand Island.

The Coolest Thing Made in Nebraska competition has narrowed its field to eight finalists, including an animal health intravenous fluid crafted in Grand Island (a local innovation) and modular housing from Gering that highlight Nebraska-made creativity.

Supporters are lining the sidewalks around All Faiths Funeral Home today to pay tribute to fallen airman Ashtyn James Roberts (whose body returned from Guam) as community leaders encourage respectful gathering.

St. Leo’s Catholic Church will hold its 22nd annual coat drive and giveaway Thursday, Oct.

22 from 10 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. at 2410 S. Blaine St, and residents can catch a bus at 10:30 a.m. for Project Connect at the Pinnacle Bank Expo Center (10 a.m. to 3 p.m.)

Grand Island Little Theatre presents 'Now and Then'—a local production with community actors; the theatre will announce performance dates and ticket details soon.

On Oct. 6, fuel experts Leighton Leatherman and Darsha Dodge explained how a new diesel tax waiver may affect pump costs and offered tips on finding the cheapest gas around town.

Their segment gave local drivers clear guidance for saving money at the pump.

Rowe Sanctuary uses off-season work to prepare for the upcoming sandhill crane migration by renovating its building (doubling its education center and adding meeting spaces) and planning guided walks, story time, and field clearing in March and April.

CHI Health St. Francis will host its annual Infant Memorial Service on Tuesday, Oct.

20 at 7 p.m. in the hospital Chapel to honor infants lost to miscarriage, stillbirth, or newborn death (the event is open to all and streamed live on Facebook).