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Sunday, April 6th, 2025
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Good morning, Grand Island. Here's your local news at a glance for Sunday, the 6th of April.
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ The 4th Street Business Improvement District and the Multicultural Coalition announced a new weekly series called Business Mondays to help businesses along Fourth Street—this series will offer resources and networking for local business owners. The Grand Island Independent
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Nebraska State Historic Preservation Office asks Nebraskans to share their memories of safe food and lodging stops found with the Green Book used during segregation. The agency partners with local museums and schools and will nominate two sites for the National Register of Historic Places. KSNB
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Twenty high school seniors were selected to attend UNK scholarship programs that train them for careers in law, government and public administration. Sixteen students (KLOP) and four (Nebraska Good Life) will start this fall with full tuition support and one-on-one faculty mentorship. The Grand Island Independent
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Grand Island Parks & Recreation has launched its 2025 lifeguard hiring cycle for Island Oasis and Lincoln Pool as temperatures rise—applications are now being accepted. The Grand Island Independent
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ CHI Health awarded $151,500 in grants to five non-profit organizations in central Nebraska (aimed at improving health and well-being for vulnerable people) to support community care. The Grand Island Independent
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ No. 20 Nebraska softball beat Iowa 14-1 in five innings on Saturday in Iowa City, tying the school record with six home runs and recording their 18th mercy rule win. Nebraska will try to complete a sweep today with first pitch at 1 p.m. Central Nebraska Today
- ➤ Nebraska men’s basketball defeated Boise State 79-69 on Saturday to advance to the finals of the College Basketball Crown tournament in Las Vegas—now they will face UCF today at 4:30 p.m. with pregame coverage starting at 3:30 p.m. Central Nebraska Today
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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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