Good Day
Grand Island
Monday, May 26th, 2025
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Good morning, Grand Island. Here's your local news at a glance for Monday, the 26th of May.
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ After 20 weeks of mentoring and prototyping, four innovators from the Nebraska Innovation Fellowship presented robotics projects to tackle challenges in agriculture, ranching and healthcare at a showcase hosted by Nebraska Innovation Studio—participants received $2,500 in material credits, equipment access and expert coaching to build and test their ideas. The program’s success has set the stage for future cohorts and additional support to sustain local technological innovation. The Grand Island Independent
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Grand Island Central Catholic honored many students with scholarship awards for achievements in academics, fine arts, business and extracurricular activities — winners include Thomas Armstrong, Axel Escalante Lopez, Molly Graybill and others. The awards come from partners like Creighton University, UNK, UNL and UNO. The Grand Island Independent
- ➤ Two new state laws will take effect in July to protect Nebraska students' right to wear tribal regalia at graduation and other school functions—ensuring they can honor their cultural traditions. The Grand Island Independent
- ➤ Lincoln Elementary students wrapped up the school year with a hands-on Science Day at the Edgerton Explorit Center. The event allowed students to explore science through interactive experiments — marking a fun and memorable end to the term. KSNB
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Nebraska baseball captured its second straight Big Ten Tournament championship with a 5-0 shutout win over No. 14 UCLA on Sunday—earning an automatic bid to the NCAA Regionals. The Cornhuskers ended a 4-0 week with wins over ranked teams—and they will learn the selection details Monday at 11 a.m. on ESPN2. Central Nebraska Today
- ➤ Nebraska Softball lost 1 to 0 to Tennessee in game 3 of the NCAA Super Regionals in Knoxville — ending the Huskers’ season with a 43—15 record as Tennessee advanced to the Women’s College World Series with a shutout led by pitcher Karlyn Pickens. KSNB
TRAVEL NEWS
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Young Professionals May Luncheon
12-1 p.m. — Olive Garden Italian Restaurant — Lunch cost not specified — Network and enjoy a delicious meal with fellow Young Professionals.
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Hermanos Escobedo in Grand Island
9 PM – 1 AM — 4th St. Banquet — $50 general admission — Enjoy a lively night featuring Hermanos Escobedo and other amazing bands.
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Free Concert: Andy William and the Nebraska All-Stars
7-9 p.m. — Stuhr Museum — Free entry — Enjoy a captivating mix of Latin rhythms and jazz in a beautiful outdoor setting.
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TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT
Life shrinks or expands in proportion to one's courage.
~ Anais Nin
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