Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 28th of March.
Good morning, Grand Island.
Y102’s 24th Annual Radiothon began Thursday morning and will end today to raise donations for St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital—organizers expect to build on last year’s record-breaking results as the event marks 24 years of fundraising that has raised almost $4 million.
The Hall County Sheriff’s Office said that when a group unloading a boat near Interstate 80 and Highway 34 lost sight of one man on Thursday around 5:15 p.m., he was later found in the water at Mormon Island State Recreation Area and multiple agencies began investigating the possible drowning.
Grand Island will see a new entertainment center as B&B Theatres opens its Grand Island 7 with B-Roll Bowling at 1593 Conestoga Drive on May 1.
The venue offers seven auditoriums with 380 heated recliner seats — a modern 10-lane bowling alley, a large arcade, outdoor pickleball courts and dining options.
CHI Health will honor National Donate Life Month in April with events in Grand Island and Kearney—CHI Health St. Francis will host a flag raising ceremony at 11:30 a.m. on April 1 and a Donor Remembrance Ceremony at 2 p.m. on April 11 while CHI Health Good Samaritan holds its flag raising at 11 a.m. on April 2. The tributes will include brief remarks, a prayer, guest speakers and a candle lighting tribute to encourage organ, eye and tissue donor registration.
Grand Island's City-owned Jackrabbit Run Golf Course has been named a finalist for 59Club USA's Most Improved Golf Experience award as it opens its season.
Course manager Sadonna Manfull said staff efforts and new features like upgraded golf carts have helped earn the nomination—and she expects more rounds this year.
Chocolate Mc Concert
Chocolate Mc, the king of reparteros, will be performing live for the first time in Grand Island, Nebraska, featuring special guests and a show full of surprises.
Men's Haircutting Techniques Workshop
9 a.m. – 1 p.m. — SalonCentric — Registration required — Master classic haircutting and barbering techniques to elevate your skills and inspire your clients.
La Sonora Dinamita Concert
9 PM — Bamboo — Get your tickets (boletos) online — Enjoy a night of lively music with La Sonora Dinamita.
Running of the Wieners
1-2:30 p.m. — Stuhr Museum — $25 for public, $10 for members — Watch adorable dachshunds race in costumes and enjoy a fun-filled day at the museum.
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