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Grand Island
Sunday, May 3rd, 2026
Good morning, Grand Island. Here's your local news at a glance for Sunday, the 3rd of May.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Food trucks raised funds to support the upcoming Grand Island Fireworks Show on July 4 downtown, offering local flavors to boost community spirit for the celebration. KSNB
- ➤ A local trophy maker is crafting trophies for the 56th Annual Cornhusker Trapshoot in Doniphan. The competition, which honors a long-standing local tradition, will soon bring together trapshooters and fans to celebrate their skills. KSNB
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ Advocates for legalizing online sports betting commissioned a report showing it could generate nearly $87M in state tax revenue over five years if the bill passes (a study intended to guide lawmakers). The findings may shape future legislative discussions. The Grand Island Independent
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Central Community College will host commencement ceremonies on Friday, May 8 (at its Columbus, Grand Island and Hastings campuses) as graduates celebrate their academic milestones. The Grand Island Independent
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Nebraska Task Force 1 trained this week in a simulation that mimicked an EF-4 tornado to practice its emergency skills. The exercise prepares the team to handle severe weather events in the local area. The Grand Island Independent
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ On Saturday, Nebraska softball beat Penn State twice to secure its first outright Big Ten regular season title and earn a top seed for next week's tournament in Maryland. KSNB
- ➤ Grand Island’s renovated Ryder Park (Field of Dreams) hosted its first baseball game on May 2 as the high school team beat Elkhorn North 2-1. Further upgrades continue while remaining games are played at Ashley Field during construction at 2904 W North Front St. Central Nebraska Today
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