48+ min ago   (82+ words) Central Nebraska Today Sen. Pete Ricketts appears at Nebraska State Fair Nebraska U.S. Senator Pete Ricketts talks at the Federal Issues Forum at the Nebraska State Fair on Aug. 31. (Josh Salmon, Central Nebraska Today) GRAND ISLAND – U.S. Sen. Pete Ricketts of…...

37+ min ago   (252+ words) HASTINGS – Two concurrent exhibitions by Rondall Reynoso, assistant professor of painting and chair of the Hastings College Department of Visual Arts, open Aug. 31 in the Jackson Dinsdale Art Center (JDAC). Both exhibitions run through September 18, with a free public reception…...

1+ hour, 3+ min ago   (230+ words) This BMX rider flies high above a ramp during a performance Aug. 30 at the Nebraska State Fair. (Carol Bryant, Central Nebraska Today) GRAND ISLAND – Seven bicyclists from ages 12 to 27 years showcased their talent at the NowearBMX show Aug. 30 at the…...

1+ hour, 42+ min ago   (111+ words) Central Nebraska Today Gallery: A Day at the 2026 Nebraska State Fair GRAND ISLAND — The 2026 Nebraska State Fair in Grand Island celebrated Older Nebraskans Day with a full lineup of events, free stage acts, and a headline concert by KC and…...

2+ hour, 37+ min ago   (184+ words) Central Nebraska Today Car Accident Involving Two Pedestrians in Kearney Saturday Buffalo County Sheriff's Office, (Brian Neben, Central Nebraska Today) Kearney – On Saturday, August 29, 2026, at approximately 9:56 p.m., the Buffalo County Sheriff’s Office, along with the Kearney Police Department, Kearney Volunteer…...

3+ hour, 57+ min ago   (285+ words) Caroline "Cookout Caroline" McCallar from Georgia and Norah "Nacho Dog" Martin stand in front of the Oscar Mayer Wienermobile Aug. 30 at the Nebraska State Fair. (Carol Bryant, Central Nebraska Today) GRAND ISLAND – It’s a bird, it’s a plane… It’s the…...

4+ hour, 43+ min ago   (220+ words) The Kearney Area Barbershoppers Chorus performed during Nebraskapella at the Nebraska State Fair Aug. 30. (Carol Bryant, Central Nebraska Today) GRAND ISLAND – Nebraskapella, named for a cappella groups from Nebraska, brought together acapella groups from across the state Aug. 30 at the…...

5+ hour, 58+ min ago   (165+ words) (Carol Bryant, Central Nebraska Today) Grand Island – A perennial favorite for kids ages 6-11, the Grand Island Public Library’s annual Victorian Tea Party will be held on Saturday, September 19, 2026 from 2:00-4:00 p.m. at the Hargis House Women’s Club, 1109 W. 2nd St. Guests…...

5+ hour, 53+ min ago   (204+ words) Central Nebraska Today 16 year old from Culbertson Nebraska continues family legacy at Nebraska State Fair sheep competition Grand Island – Preston Bobinmyer, 16, from Culbertson Nebraska is competing in the 4H sheep competitions at the Nebraska State Fair. It is Bobinmyer’s 7th year competing…...

7+ hour, 28+ min ago   (481+ words) During a stop at the Nebraska State Fair for the State Fair Parade — and a few fried Oreos — Nebraska Democratic candidate for governor Lynne Walz and her running mate, Ben Steffen, spoke with Central Nebraska Today about their campaign and…...