Good morning, Grand Island.

A free haircut event will be held on April 27 (11 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.) at Identify Studios (Grand Island) to provide free haircuts.

Crews from Artisan Concrete Services began demolishing the old Pier Park Skatepark on April 14 and will replace its steel and wood features with sturdy concrete, a project costing $892,783.50—marking the first rebuild in nearly 25 years.

A lithium-ion battery left on its charger for several months sparked a house fire Tuesday morning at a single-family home (1219 West 9th Street) when firefighters arrived at (8:39 a.m.) to extinguish the blaze in five minutes, causing about $40,000 in damages with no injuries reported.

Woodhouse announced plans to build a new facility for the Toyota and Honda dealership in Grand Island.

The new building — once construction is complete — will allow the dealership to operate from one main building.

A bill to strengthen Nebraska’s protection order laws received first-round approval from lawmakers on Monday.

The bill would consolidate current laws into a single act that allows judges to issue renewable protection orders, provide free certified copies to petitioners, and require courts to keep contact information private — with increased penalties for violations.

In the 1950s, Nebraska hosted an innovative minor-league baseball league that included teams from eight communities (including Grand Island) and sent over 40 players to the majors.

Although high attendance and local pride marked its early days, rising costs and new MLB rules forced the league to collapse by 1959.

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.

La Sonora Dinamita Concert

9 PM — Bamboo — Get your tickets (boletos) online — Enjoy a night of lively music with La Sonora Dinamita.

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.