News

Nebraska State Fair Celebrates 7th Year in Grand Island

Nebraska State Fair Celebrates 7th Year in Grand Island

Photo: WNAX


The Nebraska State Fair will celebrate its 7th year in Grand Island.  Executive Director Joseph McDermott says many of the events are a state tradition and that includes competitions.

McDermott says they have a big concert line up planned for this year.

Others in the lineup include John Anderson and Toto.  McDermott says the fair will feature traditional events that include 4-H competitions and displays, the marathon, the midway and food.  The Nebraska State Fair is August 26th through September 5th.

Recent Headlines

2 days ago in Local

CHILD ABUSE CHARGES IN WATERTOWN

WATERTOWN, S.D. – Two Watertown residents are facing felony charges after a child abuse investigation that began October 24th. Police…

2 days ago in Local

SDPB WILL RETAIN NEARLY HALF OF SCHEDULED LAYOFFS THANKS TO COMMUNITY SUPPORT

SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (Dakota News Now) – South Dakota Public Broadcasting will keep 7 of 15 layoff positions, thanks to…

3 days ago in Local

NEBRASKA AG ASKS SUPREME COURT TO REJECT COLORADO WATER RIGHTS LAWSUIT REQUEST

OMAHA, Neb. (WOWT) – New developments in a river water dispute between Nebraska and Colorado. On Wednesday, Nebraska Attorney General…

3 days ago in Local

IOWA WATER QUALITY STUDY SHOWS POLLUTANTS NEARLY DOUBLED IN 50 YEARS

IOWA CITY, Iowa (KCRG) – A group of scientists is advocating for more Iowa counties to conduct their own water…

3 days ago in Local

NEW REHABILITATION TASK FORCE TALKS ABOUT REENTRY FROM PRISON IN SD

SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (Dakota News Now) – Governor Rhoden’s Correctional Rehabilitation Task Force kicked off its work on Wednesday to…