9/11 Remembered in Nebraska: A new account of the Sept. 11, 2001 moments recalls how President George W. Bush was told “America is under attack” after the second plane hit, and how he was taken to a military bunker in Nebraska before returning to Washington for a televised address. Local Culture & Community: Husker Harvest Days is back Sept. 15-17 in Grand Island with field-based equipment demos, AgTech panels, and cattle-focused programming. Arts & Learning: Northeast Community College hosts author Barbara Salvatore for its Visiting Writers Series Sept. 16, featuring historical fiction tied to Nebraska’s Indigenous and immigrant communities. Family Support: Gov. Jim Pillen proclaimed September Kinship Care Month, highlighting Nebraska’s push to place children with relatives when it’s safe and appropriate. Health Access: One Stop Cancer Shop brings free screenings to Omaha Saturday at Mount Calvary Community Church. Outdoor Prep: Nebraska Game and Parks shares sight-in opportunities for hunters ahead of the season. Education Policy: The DOJ continues suing states over in-state tuition for immigrants, including recent actions targeting Hawaii, Arkansas, Utah and D.C. Sports Notes: Nebraska’s fall 2026 ballot is certified after a lawsuit-heavy summer, while local event listings spotlight weekend arts, music, and family-friendly activities.