Good morning, Grand Island.

Broadcast teams 10/11 News and KSNB Local4 won eight awards on Saturday, earning top honors in categories such as investigative reporting + live sportscast at the high school football championship.

Their achievements highlight a commitment to quality community journalism.

Grand Island Casino Resort celebrated its one-year anniversary at Fonner Park, having generated nearly $250 million in economic impact and provided 430 jobs while contributing over $35 million in tax revenue, which helped fund a 1,000-space parking expansion — a boost to local growth.

The Grand Island school board approved a $1.5 million purchase of the Eureka Squared math curriculum and supporting materials during a Thursday night meeting, making it the chosen pilot program for local schools.

Grand Island Police Department is hosting a week-long Summer Youth Program for incoming sixth graders at Newell Elementary School in June from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Students learn leadership and build skills — connecting with school resource officers — and early registration is encouraged.

The Medical Cannabis Commission approved emergency regulations after a Feb. public hearing and issued the final cultivator license Monday — its process for manufacturers remains unclear.

14th Street between N and P streets closed Monday for improvement work—LTU said the project aims to improve local transit.

Nebraska will enforce new Medicaid work rules on May 1, and hospitals warn that the change may lead to staffing challenges and service cuts as patients work to meet new hour requirements.

Leaders urge updating contact information on the state portal to help avoid loss of coverage.

Grand Island Parks and Recreation will launch the Forever Young active aging wellness program on Tuesday, May 5 at the Public Library.

The program offers safe balance and mobility classes from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. and muscle training classes from 11 a.m. to noon on Tuesdays and Wednesdays for $5 per class.

Nebraska turkey hunters will open the spring shotgun season on April 18 while youth hunters started on April 11 and archers since March 25—officials noted a slight rise in overall turkey numbers amid ongoing drought and urged safe practices to prevent fire risks.

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.