Good morning, Grand Island.

Friendship House moved to the former Park Place Nursing Home and will double the number of men it helps—boosting services in Grand Island.

Target was named as the anchor tenant for the new Grand Island Conestoga Mall—this decision marks a major step in the shopping center's transformation and signals further updates expected soon.

Authorities are investigating the case of a 15-month-old girl found alone in a ditch near 2000 Marian Road—officials have not yet determined why she was left there.

KneeKnocker Woods in Gibbon reopens today for its 12th season with a new theme called 'The Trail of Terror' that features a mile-long haunted trail plus a kid-friendly corn maze.

Ticket booths open at 6 p.m. and visitors can enjoy games and a coffin escape activity during a busy Halloween weekend.

In September, rainfall in central Nebraska varied as most areas received between 1.45 and 3.90 inches and nearly all drought conditions were removed.

At Grand Island’s Tri-Cities airport, 1.80 inches fell—90% of normal and the wettest since 2018—while small areas like Hamilton and York counties remained abnormally dry.

After an explosion in October 2024 forced a complete evacuation and temporary closure, Avera St. Anthony Hospital began recovery efforts—officials say the hospital is working to restore patient services.

A recent ValuePenguin study found that Nebraska residents averaged nearly 10 hours of sleep daily—over one hour above the national average—and led the nation in rest in 2024; the study showed that women and older adults got the most sleep while those aged 35 to 44 slept the least.

After Nebraska's 38–27 win over Michigan State today, Rohr’s Four noted that the Huskers sometimes struggled but rallied with a key pass from Raiola to Jacory Barney, Jr. and strong defensive plays that helped turn the game.

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.