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Grand Island
Friday, April 24th, 2026
Good morning, Grand Island. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 24th of April.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ More than 50 city leaders and business owners joined the National Guard Boss Lift event on Wednesday at Nebraska Air National Guard, taking a ride on a CH-47 Chinook to learn about the Guard's mission + Grand Island Police Sergeant Jason Wood was honored with the Employer Patriot Award from ESGR. Central Nebraska Today
- ➤ The Nebraska State Fair 1868 Foundation has launched its '250 for 250' campaign to enlist 25 leadership donors who will each contribute $10,000 to raise $250,000 for fairground improvements at the fair from Aug. 28 through Sept. 7. Contact Lindsey Koepke by May 25. Central Nebraska Today
- ➤ Residents attended an open house on Thursday, Apr. 23 to review plans for the Cornhusker Viaduct Project and share feedback with city officials. The meeting provided a chance to learn about the project before final plans are made. KSNB
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Turner Happold, a senior from Grand Island at Doniphan-Trumbull High School, was awarded a $1,000 Champion Seed scholarship to support his college education. He will attend Southeast Community College for agricultural management this fall (nominated by Happold Farms for his academic record and passion for agriculture). Central Nebraska Today
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Residents along Lake Hastings told city council members (during a work session Monday) about potential solutions to address the lake's historically low water levels, prompting discussion among local leaders. KSNB
- ➤ The Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services is asking USDA for approval to ban candy purchases with SNAP benefits to support healthier buying choices. If approved, this policy will join soda and energy drink limits under the Healthy Choice Waiver and take effect Nov. 1. Nebraska TV
- ➤ Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services plans to ask federal officials to ban candy purchased with SNAP benefits as it joins restrictions on soda and energy drinks. The change will take effect Nov. 1 and aims to help reduce health issues from too much sugar. KSNB
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Kearney beat Lincoln Southeast 6 to 3 on Wednesday afternoon in Lincoln. The Bearcats improved to 10 to 10 & will face Grand Island Friday in the opening round of the Lincoln East Tournament at 12:30 p.m. Central Nebraska Today
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