Nebraska Kearney women’s golf opened 2026-27 with four school records and a 21-shot win at the Central Region Preview, led by medalist Liz Lyons’ 7-under 137.
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- Visit Kearney
Join the Light Up the Night 5K Walk/Run at Yanney Heritage Park to support mental health awareness and the Richard Young Fund for patients in need.
- Grand Island Public Library - Nebraska
Grand Island Public Library joins Nebraska’s Library Fall Crawl, inviting residents to visit multiple libraries, collect stamps, and enter prize drawings this fall.
- Grand Island Public Library - Nebraska
The Grand Island Public Library invites artists 18 and older to submit up to three works for its non-juried Community Art Show running October 1–November 13, 2026.
- Nebraska State Historical Society
In 1890 a rowdy butchers’ picnic near Loveland, Iowa, drew hundreds, heavy beer drinking, and brawling crowds after a prank challenge from South Omaha butchers.
- University of Nebraska Kearney
Nebraska Kearney women's soccer scored three second-half goals to defeat Wayne State 3-1 on the road and remain unbeaten at 2-0-1 on the season.
- University of Nebraska Kearney
Nebraska Kearney volleyball extended its win streak to seven with straight-set victories over Northwest Nazarene and Rollins at the Redwood Coast Volleyball Classic.
Join the Light Up the Night 5K Walk/Run at Yanney Heritage Park to support mental health awareness and the Richard Young Fund for patients in need.
Grand Island Public Library joins Nebraska’s Library Fall Crawl, inviting residents to visit multiple libraries, collect stamps, and enter prize drawings this fall.
The University of Nebraska at Kearney hosts its 67th annual Band Day Parade with 36 school bands, a set route through Kearney and trophies for top marching groups.
North Platte Rec Center is hiring part-time cashiers to assist patrons, handle admissions and concessions, and work varied shifts for $15.56 an hour.
The Juvenile Services Division art contest showcases creative work by youth on probation statewide, with 37 submissions featured in print and display pieces.
NPCC’s 1964 Chevrolet Chevelle Malibu SS raffle car finishes its tour at the Nebraska State Fair, raising scholarship funds for transportation programs.
Grand Island Public Library hosts free Welcoming Week events, including a Pedro Martin author workshop and a Sharing Kindness Makerspace family program in September.
Grand Island Public Library marks Library Card Sign-up Month with free cards for Hall County residents, expanded access to materials, Makerspace tools, and digital resources.
Nebraska Kearney women’s golf opened 2026-27 with four school records and a 21-shot win at the Central Region Preview, led by medalist Liz Lyons’ 7-under 137.
Nebraska Kearney women's soccer scored three second-half goals to defeat Wayne State 3-1 on the road and remain unbeaten at 2-0-1 on the season.
Nebraska Kearney volleyball extended its win streak to seven with straight-set victories over Northwest Nazarene and Rollins at the Redwood Coast Volleyball Classic.
In 1902 Nebraska’s Cornhuskers went 10-0 without allowing a point, dominating early rivals in a brutal era of college football with very different rules and gear.
MIAA coaches picked Rogers State first and defending champion Nebraska Kearney third in the 2026-27 women's golf preseason poll ahead of the new season.
Freshman Vanna Reitsma scored twice as Nebraska Kearney dominated William (Mo.) Jewell 2-0, posting a 19-1 shot advantage Sunday at Ron & Carol Cope Stadium.
Wayne State edged Nebraska Kearney 21-20 on a last-second field goal, despite big UNK plays including an 88-yard pick-six and strong rushing and kicking efforts.
Washburn tops the 2026 MIAA women’s soccer preseason coaches poll, with Pittsburg State second and Nebraska Kearney picked ninth in the 13-team league.
The Grand Island Public Library invites artists 18 and older to submit up to three works for its non-juried Community Art Show running October 1–November 13, 2026.
In 1890 a rowdy butchers’ picnic near Loveland, Iowa, drew hundreds, heavy beer drinking, and brawling crowds after a prank challenge from South Omaha butchers.
Free UNK planetarium shows on Sept. 4 explore 88 constellations, their cultural significance and related myths, with telescope observing planned afterward.
Grand Island Senior High presents “Seussical: The Musical” Oct. 30–Nov. 1, featuring more than 180 Grand Island Public Schools students on stage and behind the scenes.
Allan Jenkins leads a senior college class exploring how technology, AI, social media and economic change will affect work, families and future generations.
Class led by Chris Pocock examines the Vietnam War from colonial resistance through U.S. withdrawal, analyzing strategy, politics and the war’s lasting legacy.
Learn how the brain works, adapts, and changes with Ladan Ghazi Saidi, exploring research on memory, learning, aging, and factors that influence brain health.
Seymour Krelborn, a shy orphan at Mushnik’s flower shop on Skid Row, discovers a strange plant called Audrey II that craves blood and begins to sing.