HASTINGS, Neb. (KSNB) - Here are the four stories you need to know for September 4, 2025.

State Fair attendance

The Nebraska State Fair wrapped up its 2025 run with a total attendance of 334,383, marking an increase of 6% year over year. Opening weekend was bolstered by phenomenal weather, with Saturday and Sunday providing some of the best conditions the Fair has seen in recent years. The second weekend experienced showers on Saturday that dampened crowds slightly, but attendance rebounded with a strong turnout of over 54k attendees on Sunday.

According to guest surveys, folks visiting the fair spent an average of more than six hours each visit, which Parr notes is a little more than last year, likely due to cooler temperatures.

Adoption open

The Central Nebraska Humane Society has r

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