Good morning, Grand Island.

The Nebraska Farm Bureau Disaster Relief Fund is now accepting applications to help farm and ranch families affected by spring wildfires that burned one million acres in Nebraska.

Eligible applicants (membership not required) may receive up to $5,000 to aid recovery after damage to grazing land, fencing, and other infrastructure.

Grand Island Casino Resort celebrated one year of operation as Andrew Collins reported live on its business growth in Fonner Park.

The report highlighted steady expansion since opening.

Merrick County Historical Museum unveils a new 28,000 sqft facility that preserves local history — featuring exhibits on the Transcontinental Railroad and Highway 30 and built with over 500 donors' support.

An open house is scheduled for Saturday, April 18 at 10 a.m.

The Grand Island Police Department will host a weeklong summer youth program for students entering sixth grade at Newell Elementary in June.

Sessions will offer hands-on activities like exploring emergency vehicles and leadership lessons led by school resource officers.

Grand Island’s City Council approved a $2,784,000 bid from Mid-Plains Construction for improvements to Stolley Park’s train area — the project funded with private donations and community pledges will be completed by spring.

At 11 a.m. Wednesday, Apr.

22, leaders from Grand Island and Hall County will join a National Guard Boss Lift event at the Nebraska Air National Guard for a 30-minute CH-47 Chinook flight that honors Police Sgt. Jason Wood with the Employer Patriot Award.

Mary Berlie, president of the Grand Island Area Economic Development Corp. and Chamber of Commerce, briefed City Council on April 14 about plans to retain state and national livestock shows by shifting duties to Grand Island Expo Events and Livestock (replacing the dissolved Livestock Complex Authority) and requesting LB840 funds.

Johnson Lake's Nautical Rose received approval from Dawson County commissioners on April 15 to operate keno lottery sales under state law.

Owner Shawn Engberg from Kearney's Alley Rose branch said the unanimous vote supports community betterment (the restaurant opened in May 2020).

Grand Island Parks and Recreation is launching its 'Forever Young' active-aging wellness program for seniors to boost fitness and social connection.

The initiative will be held at local community centers — details on class schedules will be shared soon.

CHI Health St. Francis hosted its Ticket to Win fundraiser kickoff to raise funds for new equipment and a bereavement suite (supporting patient care) at 10 a.m. Wednesday.

Lincoln Southeast worked overtime Tuesday night at Memorial Stadium to secure a 2-0 win over the Islanders and keep its perfect record.

Grand Island dropped to 5-5 and will host Columbus at 7 p.m. Thursday (after a hard-fought game).

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.