Sunday, April 12th, 2026
Good morning, Grand Island. Here's your local news at a glance for Sunday, the 12th of April.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Kids in the Park concluded the Week of the Young Child event at Cody Park Saturday, allowing families to celebrate early childhood development in a community-focused setting. KSNB
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ 2,000 students put their abilities to the test at SkillsUSA in Grand Island. State adviser Aaron Jones (who called the event one of the state’s best kept secrets) said everyone should learn more about the contest. The Grand Island Independent
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Merrick County Sheriff’s Office K9 Vedo received a donated protective vest from nonprofit Vested Interest in K9s, Inc. on Saturday to improve safety in local law enforcement & boost community service. KSNB
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Nebraska baseball overcame a five-run deficit Saturday in Eugene to beat Oregon 10-8 with key home runs by Sanderson, tying their Big Ten series. They face Oregon again today at 2 p.m. before pregame coverage at 1:30 p.m. on KLIN. Central Nebraska Today
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La Fe Norteña Concert
9 PM – 3 AM — Diamond Reception Hall — Ticket prices vary — Experience the vibrant energy of live Mexican-American music with La Fe Norteña and Los Plebes Del 402.
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