Good morning, Grand Island.

Project Connect 2026 will occur on Thursday, Oct.

22 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Pinnacle Bank Expo Center at Fonner Park (700 E. Stolley Park Road), connecting locals with free services including medical, dental, housing and more, with free transportation and an optional coat giveaway shuttle.

The Hall County Agricultural Committee is hosting two 'Feed the Farmers' events this week to support local agriculture in Hall County.

Harvest 2026 was held Sept.

24 to celebrate community support for the GIPS Foundation as locals honored the Allen Family with the Heart of the Foundation Award (recognizing their service) and listened to alumnus Larry Baker's keynote. The funds raised will expand scholarship opportunities for students.

The Grand Island school board approved two design agreements this morning for a $10.5 million expansion at Westridge Middle School.

The plan will guide future improvements to support growing enrollment.

Residents can visit the Two Rivers Public Health Department today for a family night that offers both flu and COVID vaccines in one visit.

Nebraska football coach Matt Rhule said his team felt angry after losing an 11-point lead to No. 5 Indiana in a 20-17 game that ended a chance to break a 10-year losing streak against ranked opponents.

The Huskers (3-2) will face Oregon on Saturday in a road matchup.

Statewide youth pheasant, quail and partridge season runs Oct.

24-25 for hunters 15 and younger, exempting resident youth from permits while nonresident youth need permits and habitat stamps, with special hunt sites allowing one licensed adult per youth and a rooster pheasant bag limit (more details available locally).