Good Day
Grand Island
Sunday, May 17th, 2026
Good morning, Grand Island. Here's your local news at a glance for Sunday, the 17th of May.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ The late Marine Pvt. Dale R. Geddes (21) was recognized as a Grand Island Hometown Hero when a banner with his photo was unveiled at Grand Island Senior High School on May 14. The community honors his World War II service. Central Nebraska Today
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Nebraska students are encouraged to share family stories in the America 250 essay contest at the State Fair; entries may highlight genealogy or military service. The Grand Island Independent
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ No. 24 Nebraska baseball ended its regular season with a 14-11 win over Minnesota in Minneapolis on Saturday, completing a three-game sweep and a seven-game winning streak and will play as the No. 2 seed in the Big Ten Tournament in Omaha beginning Friday. Central Nebraska Today
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