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Happy weekend, Grand Island!
In today’s happening-today edition: Tri-City Con 2026, barista competition, Florida strawberry truckload sale, and more. + events worth checking out today & tomorrow.
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📰 In the news
Millions slated for Nebraska upgrades: Alliance Airport is set for $6 million in electrical upgrades, with Hastings and Blair airports also funded, following FY26 transportation funding that President Trump signed into law on Feb. 3 — learn where the money goes.
Improved sound lifts spirits: Hastings Public Schools Foundation’s Play It Forward is raising $700,000 to replace aging instruments and open band and orchestra to more low-income students, with over $300,000 raised so far — read the full story.
Young readers meet community heroes: Grand Island Public Library’s new First Responder Storytime pairs families with local police and other first responders. The weekly series continues Saturdays at 9:30 a.m., building connections and early literacy — get all the details.
Nothing prepares you for a pet emergency: I learned that the hard way after charging $10k to a credit card for life-saving surgery on my cat, Miss Stache. As soon as we got home, I signed up for Spot. It’s super affordable – and reimburses up to 90% of the bill.*
Gold & silver are hot: Last year was gold’s best year since 1979. Silver did even better, climbing nearly 150%… and analysts expect the momentum to continue. Curious about precious metal investing? GoldCo has a helpful guide that covers everything you need to know. It’s free — and definitely worth a read.*
Highlights this week:
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💎 Local business spotlight
Crispy waffle fry fix: When the craving hits, Wave Pizza Co delivers golden waffle fries, crispy outside and fluffy within, perfect for sharing with wings or a pie. A low-effort, high-reward snack that turns any weeknight into a small win.
Subtle refresh, big mood: Ready to show your skin some love? In Grand Island, Essence Med Spa offers injectables, Hydrafacial, laser skin treatments, microneedling, hair removal, and more. Think refreshed texture, softer lines, and glowier mornings… self-care that actually sticks, minus the reschedule spiral.
Where to test your aim: L.E. Ray Park Disc Golf Course loops the lake with nine friendly holes added in 2013, perfect for a lunch-break spin or after-work reset. Pack a couple discs, breathe in the calm, and claim a midweek touch-grass moment.
These aren’t ads or sponsored placements, just some cool nearby spots we think are worth a visit.
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🫶 We got your back
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Last call for the CVS Epic Beauty Sale: Today’s your last chance to save on all sorts of self-care products at CVS, including makeup, beauty tools, skin care, hair masks, moisturizers, and more from all your favorite brands. *Shop the sale before it ends →
Paying full price is officially optional: Blu Dot just marked down dozens of their best sofas, beds, dining tables, outdoor pieces, and lighting by as much as 60%. Not because something’s wrong with them, but because every great design eventually has to make room for the next one. The deals change daily, so it’s always a new adventure. *See what’s on sale today →
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📆 Around town today & tomorrow
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All events are subject to change without notice. Always check official event pages for the most up to date information.
🛍 March This N That Craft & Vendor Show @ Adams County Fairgrounds (Hastings) | Saturday (3/14) at 9:00 AM – Head to the East End at Adams County Fairgrounds for a this and that market packed with local crafters and home based businesses, the useful kind, not dust collectors. Shop, feel virtuous with Split the Pot for the Shriners, then hit Sizzle Stackerz.
💪 ReSound Community Workout @ CrossFit ReSound (Hastings) | Saturday (3/14) at 9:00 AM – If you’ve been CrossFit-curious but prefer knees that work on Monday, ReSound is celebrating 10 years with a community workout that’s coach-led, beginner-friendly, and fully scalable. Think neighbors, music, and encouragement, not ego. Come move a little, sweat a bit, feel surprisingly proud.
🎟 Tri-City Con 2026 @ Pinnacle Expo Center | Saturday (3/14) at 9:00 AM – Tri-City’s geek-out brings comics, cards, collectibles, and guest artists ready to help you buy back your youth one issue at a time. Shop, browse, chat, then toast your haul at Dylan’s Drink and Draw at The Liederkranz, all while raising money for GRACE Cancer Foundation.
🏁 Tamiya Mini 4×4 Racing @ HobbyTown | Saturday (3/14) at 3:00 PM – Saturday afternoons call for tiny chaos at HobbyTown on Wilmar Ave, where Tamiya Mini 4x4s rip through jumps, curves, and straightaways with no remotes, just nerve. Bring your build, a buck per car, and your best tuning, because the track changes every time.
☕ Barista Competition @ LD Coffee Roasters (Hastings) | Saturday (3/14) at 4:00 PM – Whether you’ve been caffeinated since the Clinton years, or just need a reason to leave the house that isn’t Costco, LD Coffee is hosting a barista throwdown where you’re the judge. Expect handcrafted drinks, foam art, and friendly smack talk, then choose the champion.
🐾 Luck O’ The Paws Chili Feed @ Hamilton County Fairgrounds (Aurora) | Saturday (3/14) at 5:00 PM – Warm up for a cause with chili and cinnamon rolls, because that Nebraska combo just works, all benefiting Aurora Adopt a Pet. Bid a little, raffle a little, enjoy Larry Molczyk and Doris Winkler, dine in or carryout, $12 adults, $5 kids 5 and under.
🍓 Florida Strawberry Truckload Sale @ BomgaarsSupply | Sunday (3/15) at 4:30 PM – If you’ve been waiting for a sign to ditch the sad grocery berries, this is it: Florida strawberries by the truckload in the Bomgaars parking lot. Grab a box, plus pecans, and South Dakota honey. First come, first served, bring cash or card, no checks.
Live music & entertainment:
Wanna see more? Browse our full events calendar →
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📻 Grand Island report
Weather forecast
Today – High: 70°F – Low: 27°F – Precip: 1%
Sunny, with a high near 70. South southeast wind 10 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. Later: A chance of rain between 7pm and 4am, then a chance of rain and snow. Mostly cloudy. Low around 27, with temperatures rising to around 40 overnight. South southwest wind 10 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
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Tomorrow – High: 34°F – Low: 11°F – Precip: 50%
A chance of rain and snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 34. North northwest wind 25 to 40 mph, with gusts as high as 60 mph. Chance of precipitation is 50%. New snow accumulation of less than half an inch possible. Later: A chance of snow before 7pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 11. North northwest wind 15 to 35 mph, with gusts as high as 50 mph. Chance of precipitation is 50%. New snow accumulation of less than half an inch possible.
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This all-brick custom ranch sits on Brentwood Lake in Grand Island, offering 3 beds, 3 baths, and nearly 3,900 square feet on the main level plus a 728-square-foot basement. Built in 1983, it features a dramatic vaulted great room with fireplace, a lakeview sunroom, formal and casual dining, a pergola-topped patio, and a 3-car garage near Sothman Park and Hy-Vee.
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