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Grand Island
Tuesday, May 5th, 2026
Good morning, Grand Island. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 5th of May.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ The Bosselman Family Foundation announced its first Corporate Non-Profit Partnership Grants, awarding $40,000 to Third City Community Clinic and $20,000 to Project Hunger to boost healthcare access and curb food insecurity in Nebraska. The grant includes a canned food drive at select Pump and Pantry locations — valued at $77,000. KSNB
- ➤ Greater Grand Island Community Foundation and Heartland United Way are gearing up for the 24-hour Go Big GIVE event on May 7 as its early giving period nears its end. Donors may win a daily bonus of $100 as contributions support 165 local nonprofits across four counties (12th annual event). Central Nebraska Today
- ➤ A new skate park is set to open on May 7 with professional skateboarders and local vendors offering activities for skaters of all ages — community members are invited to join in the celebrations. KSNB
- ➤ A hospice patient received a surprise race car ride today at Motorsport Park, arranged by community volunteers to brighten the patient's day. KSNB
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ The Grand Island Public Library is hosting a quilt exhibit through May 30 that features Prairie Pioneer Quilters Guild’s handmade pieces — the display shows both traditional patterns and modern designs in the Art Alcove. Central Nebraska Today
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Maxwell High grad Leandra Chapman is building a pharmacy career in rural Nebraska. She will begin a distance Doctor of Pharmacy program at Creighton this fall, after receiving tuition aid and a scholarship at MPCC (fueling her next steps) and plans to serve her community. Nebraska TV
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ Recent data from the U.S. Drought Monitor (published Thursday) shows 55% of Nebraska is in extreme drought, with 2% in exceptional drought mainly west of Grand Island, and officials call on residents to conserve water. The Grand Island Independent
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Nebraska meteorologist Kent Boughton said Monday his chemotherapy did not work and his stage 4 cancer had spread. He will begin 10 days of whole-brain radiation therapy in Omaha Wednesday. KSNB
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ The Big Ten Conference announced Nebraska’s volleyball schedule with nine home games and eight away games planned for fall. The rotations will follow a two-year cycle (switching venues next season) and include the first Big Ten tournament in 2026. 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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