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Grand Island
Friday, May 1st, 2026
Good morning, Grand Island. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 1st of May.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ United Veterans Club in Grand Island announced it will fly its 5x8 flag year-round and a larger flag from Memorial Day to Veterans Day after repairing a cracked foundation. The change comes after resident concerns following Sgt. Tietjens’ death, with SunHeat International donating $6,100 to fund the work. KSNB
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Fonner Park was named the 2026 Business of the Year by the Grand Island Area Economic Development Corporation and Chamber of Commerce. The award will be celebrated during the Annual Meeting on Thursday, June 25 at Boulder Flats with a social event starting at 5:30 p.m. Central Nebraska Today
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Two Grand Island educators earned statewide honors this month as noted by Grand Island Public Schools — their recognition reflects strong teaching and dedication in the community. KSNB
- ➤ Four Northwest High School students received the McGahan Viking Award on Wednesday, and the award honors retired teachers Jim + Martha McGahan. The Grand Island Independent
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Officials, law enforcement officers and community members will gather Friday, May 8 at the Nebraska Law Enforcement Memorial (408 State Fair Blvd) to honor officers who died in the line of duty, with a social hour beginning at 9 a.m. and the formal ceremony at 10 a.m. Nebraska TV
- ➤ Today, the Grand Island City Council approved a $388,000 reimbursement grant request from Case New Holland Industrial to support local job expansion. KSNB
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ CHI Health St. Francis Women’s Imaging Center in Grand Island marks its 10th anniversary this May. Women receiving a mammogram will get a discount at the hospital’s gift shop as the center boosts early breast health detection + celebrates a decade of service. Central Nebraska Today
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Nebraska SIEGE Pro Arena Football
7:05-11:05 p.m. — Heartland Events Center — Ticket availability limited — Catch the thrilling Nebraska Siege Pro Arena Football action right in Grand Island.
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