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State Fair is fun and educational during Nebraska’s Largest Classroom

News Staff
Monday, August 21, 2023
From carnival rides to treats on a stick, the Nebraska State Fair has a lot to offer any youngster. But it also has a lot to teach them, about agriculture and Nebraska. That’s why the State Fair will turn into Nebraska’s Largest Classroom on Friday, Aug. 25; Tuesday, Aug. 29; and Wednesday, Aug.

Volleyball classic set for opening weekend of State Fair

News Staff
Monday, August 21, 2023
The eighth and final Bill Marshall Volleyball Classic will be on Saturday, Aug. 26, during the opening weekend of the Nebraska State Fair. Nineteen high schools from around the state are expected to play, including local teams Grand Island Central Catholic and Northwest High School.
Troopers with the Nebraska State Patrol located 61 pounds of suspected methamphetamine during a traffic stop on I-80 Thursday. Photos provided

Troopers with the Nebraska State Patrol located 61 pounds of suspected methamphetamine during a traffic stop on I-80 Thursday. Photos provided

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Troopers find 61 pounds of meth in I-80 traffic stop

News Staff
Friday, August 18, 2023
GRAND ISLAND  — Troopers with the Nebraska State Patrol located 61 pounds of suspected methamphetamine during a traffic stop on I-80 Thursday. At approximately 9:45 a.m.
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NSP urges safe travel as summer driving season winds down

News Staff
Friday, August 18, 2023
LINCOLN  — The summer driving season is winding down and the Nebraska State Patrol is joining numerous law enforcement agencies across the country in this year’s Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over campaign. The effort runs through Labor Day weekend.
New to the fair this year, the ATV Big Air Tour will provide its brand of thrills at 7 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 26, at Anderson Field. Tickets are $21 for adults and $13 for children. Photo provided

New to the fair this year, the ATV Big Air Tour will provide its brand of thrills at 7 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 26, at Anderson Field. Tickets are $21 for adults and $13 for children. Photo provided

ATVs, outlaw tractors and demo derby will thrill fairgoers

News Staff
Wednesday, August 16, 2023
GRAND ISLAND — High-flying thrills and monster machines will entertain audiences in three outdoor events at the Nebraska State Fair. Admission to all three events is limited, so enthusiasts will need to buy their tickets in advance at StateFair.org.