Good morning, Grand Island.

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.

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).

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.

A hospice patient received a surprise race car ride today at Motorsport Park, arranged by community volunteers to brighten the patient's day.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.