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Friday, April 11th, 2025
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Good morning, Grand Island. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 11th of April.
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ The Grand Island Casino opens today at 6 p.m.—The full-service venue features 750 slot machines, 20 table games and Nebraska’s first live poker room. The Grand Island Independent
- ➤ McCain Foods plans to invest $30 million in an expansion project in Grand Island that will be the largest capital project in its Appetizer Division. The planned expansion will support its employees + the local community. The Grand Island Independent
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ On April 8th, CHI Good Samaritan marked a milestone in growing healthcare workers as Project Search, a national program where high school seniors learn work skills through classroom instruction and hands-on training, celebrated 15 years at the hospital. More than 70 students have graduated from the program, and alumni met to share their experiences. Nebraska TV
- ➤ High school juniors and seniors attended the Attorney General’s Youth Conference held April 9th at the Nebraska State Capitol, where 52 selected students who submitted essays on the United States Constitution learned about legal and administrative topics. The students heard from speakers including Attorney General Hillgers — Governor Pillen, State Senator Beau Ballard and Supreme Court Justice Jason Bergevin — and debated a bill on social media use. Nebraska TV
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ A lawsuit between AMC theaters and the Conestoga Marketplace developers was dismissed Thursday in Hall County Court after the Nebraska Supreme Court ruled local courts lacked jurisdiction. The decision supports the redeveloper’s planned move to end AMC's lease on the 17,000-square-foot space. KSNB
SPORTS NEWS
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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.
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La Sonora Dinamita Concert
9 PM — Bamboo — Get your tickets (boletos) online — Enjoy a night of lively music with La Sonora Dinamita.
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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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