Good morning, Grand Island.

Andrea Peachey from GI Expo Events and Livestock clarified that Grand Island welcomes national livestock shows and is working to secure their future at Fonner Park, dispelling rumors that the community would avoid such events.

The Crossroads Mission director sat on a bench for 24 hours on Friday, Oct.

9 to raise awareness about homelessness and addiction, offering local residents a chance to talk about hope at the mission.

KneeKnocker Woods launches its 13th season today with a new 'Backwood Cannibals' theme and a reversed trail+family-friendly corn maze, returning games and unique food items just outside Gibbon.

Ticket booths open at 6 p.m. while the main trail starts at 6:30 p.m.

Ten high school students earned the Nebraska Seal of Biliteracy at Grand Island Senior High for the Fall 2026 term — bringing the total to 20 scholars and honoring their proficiency in English and another language as they prepare for college and future careers.

The school board approved plans for a $10.5M expansion at Westridge Middle School that will add classrooms, an expanded cafeteria + offices, and a more secure vestibule.

October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month and Nikki Gausman of the Safe Center in Kearney explained warning signs of abuse and upcoming support events on NTV.

Survivors can call 1-877-237-2513 for free, confidential help 24/7 in Central Nebraska.

A family night vaccination clinic offering flu and COVID-19 shots will be held on Monday, Oct.

12 from 4 to 6 p.m. at Two Rivers Public Health Department as respiratory illness season nears.

Hope Harbor broke ground on the Lighthouse Apartments in Grand Island; the project will provide 20 housing units for people in need (construction is planned to continue).

Nebraska meets Indiana Hoosiers for a football game today (Memorial Stadium, 11 a.m. on FS1).

The matchup could come down to penalties as both teams show similar offensive stats this season.