Here's your local news at a glance for Sunday, the 12th of October.
Good morning, Grand Island.
🏘️ Community
A neighborhood group called the Founders’ District organized a tree planting project on Oct.
11 in central Grand Island where 17 trees from the Nebraska Forest Service and Arbor Day Foundation were planted by local residents at 10 homes along Koenig, Charles and Louise Streets. The event involved about 30—40 people including scouts and community leaders and received donated mulch and tree stakes from Bomgaars and Home Depot.
🏈 Sports
The Nebraska Cornhuskers beat Maryland 34-31 on Saturday after Dylan Raiola threw a 3-yard touchdown pass with 1:08 remaining.
Nebraska rallied from turnovers and a lost lead and will play at Minnesota on Friday night.
UNK Football used three second-half turnovers by Missouri Western to secure a 27-7 homecoming win Saturday — UNK improved to 5-2 while Missouri Western fell to 1-5 as key plays turned the tide.
Nebraska beat Maryland 34-31 on the road after an early lead, missteps in the middle, and a strong fourth quarter that turned the game around—Dylan Raiola’s key plays set up the win.
The Cornhuskers will travel to Minnesota Friday at 7 p.m. for their next Big Ten contest.
🎉 Grand Island Events
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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.
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