Good Day
Grand Island
Wednesday, May 6th, 2026
Good morning, Grand Island. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 6th of May.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ The Stolley Park Railroad in Grand Island will shut down for summer 2026 renovations that include track realignment, new tunnels with LED lighting, a new bridge, improved sidewalks + picnic shelters, and upgraded crossings. The railroad will reopen in summer 2027. Nebraska TV
- ➤ Grand Island Pickleball Club will raise funds during Go Big Give on May 7 as local supporters are invited to donate via gobiggive.org. KSNB
- ➤ Alissa and Travis will compete in round 2 of the Go Big Give trivia challenge on Thursday, May 7. The event offers local community members a lively test of knowledge and spirit. KSNB
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ CNH has received LB840 funds ($388,000) and will renovate its Grand Island plant for a new Axial-Flow AF Series Combine Harvester, a move that will create 45 jobs. The Grand Island Independent
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Trinity United Methodist Church, at 511 N. Elm, is marking its 160th anniversary on Sept. 20 with a 9:30 a.m. worship service — followed by fellowship, a catered lunch and a community polka dance in Miller Hall. The event reflects the church's long-standing role in the local community. Central Nebraska Today
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Central Platte Natural Resources District is hosting the Nebraska Children’s Groundwater Festival on Tuesday, May 12 in Grand Island, where 800 fifth-grade students will learn about groundwater through 37 interactive activities and hands-on sessions at Central Community College and College Park (over 100 volunteers will assist with event logistics). Central Nebraska Today
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ The U.S. Small Business Administration is offering low-interest disaster loans up to $2 million to Nebraska small businesses and private nonprofits hit by drought since April 1. Applicants must submit forms online or call SBA by Dec. 15 (deadline) to help cover financial losses. Central Nebraska Today
- ➤ Governor Jim Pillen embarks on a transatlantic trip today to promote Nebraska beef, ethanol production and energy opportunities in London. He will attend a dinner hosted by the U.S. Embassy and meet UK trade officials as duty-free beef exports resume under a new framework. Central Nebraska Today
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Nebraska volleyball will open its season with an exhibition at AT&T Stadium in Texas on Thursday, Aug. 27, where they join SMU, Penn State and Florida to compete for a $1 million prize pool; tickets go on sale May 8. Nebraska TV
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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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