Good Day
Grand Island
Thursday, February 12th, 2026
Good morning, Grand Island. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 12th of February.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ City Council approved an 8-stall RV park at 1333 E. Stolley Park Road south of Fonner Park for short-term visitors. Owner Amye Webster said the park will offer water, electric, and septic hookups with careful landscaping (berms and trees) to preserve local quiet. Central Nebraska Today
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ The Lied Center broke ground on a $35M expansion and will remain open during construction, which is expected to finish in fall 2027. The Grand Island Independent
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Grand Island Public Schools named new principals for Walnut Middle School and Starr Elementary who will take over when the 2026-27 school year begins. The Grand Island Independent
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ The Nebraska Department of Water, Energy, and Environment announced on Feb. 11 that it awarded over $7 million in grants to fund 126 waste and litter reduction projects statewide, including recycling programs, scrap tire cleanups + public education campaigns. Nebraska TV
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ USDA announced enrollment for the Continuous CRP begins today (Feb. 12) until March 20, while General CRP submissions run from March 9 until April 17. Local agricultural producers and landowners should contact their FSA county office to offer land for water quality and soil conservation. Central Nebraska Today
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ CHI Health St. Francis is offering a free 7-week tobacco cessation program called Freedom from Smoking starting Tuesday, Feb. 24 (5 to 6:30 p.m. in Conference Room 1 at the hospital) with registration closing Monday, Feb. 23. Central Nebraska Today
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Adams Central girls basketball defeated Minden 44 to 29 on Feb. 10 in Minden, marking a strong win for the team. Central Nebraska Today
- ➤ Jackrabbit Run Golf Course is opening its driving range for Valentine’s weekend—Saturday, Feb. 14 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., Sunday, Feb. 15 from 12 p.m. to 5 p.m., and Monday, Feb. 16 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.—and is offering 10 percent off 2026 season passes through Monday. Central Nebraska Today
- ➤ Crews are preparing Jackrabbit Run for the 2026 season about one month from now; reopening the driving range on Feb. 14, Feb. 15, & Feb. 16 with seasonal discounts on passes from Feb. 13 to Feb. 16. Nebraska TV
- ➤ High school basketball teams from across the state gather at the Heartland Events Center on Saturday, Feb. 14 for the 19th Annual Heartland Hoops Classic. Games run from 8:30 a.m. through 8:10 p.m. and tickets cost $17. Nebraska TV
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Jhon Alex Castaño Concert
9 p.m. – 1 a.m. — 4th St. Banquet — Ticket pricing varies — Enjoy an evening of vibrant music with Jhon Alex Castaño and La Iguana.
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Master Plan for Entrepreneurship: Dream, Plan, Do - Interactive Business Plan Workshop
1-3 p.m. — Central Community College - Grand Island — Registration required — Develop a comprehensive business plan using practical tools and templates in this interactive workshop.
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American Chili Cook Off
11 AM – 1 PM — Fonner Park — Tickets available at the door — Enjoy a day filled with delicious homemade chilis and support the American Red Cross.
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Ian Munsick: The Eagle Flies Free Tour
7-9 p.m. — Heartland Events Center — Tickets available via Ticketmaster — Enjoy an evening of captivating music from rising star Ian Munsick in a community-friendly setting.
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