Saturday, May 31st, 2025
Good morning, Grand Island. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 31st of May.
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Grand Island Public Schools announced that its annual Free Summer Meals Program will start on June 2—providing free meals to students and families during summer break. KSNB
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Governor Jim Pillen will host a bill signing ceremony and news conference tomorrow to address concerns over protecting Nebraska kids from potential harms of Big Tech—bills will help guide parents, teachers, and law enforcement on issues like online privacy and safe smartphone use in classrooms. KSNB
- ➤ City Administrator Laura McAloon said legislative action will change funding for the Good Life District project — however, the city will still move forward with its transformational plans. The Grand Island Independent
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Kearney Catholic won its third straight state title on Thursday at Jackrabbit Run Golf Course in the Class C NSAA Boys Golf Championships, shooting a school record 593—marking the team's three-peat—and Nash Malone and Tate Redinger finished first and second in the individual standings. Central Nebraska Today
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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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Mid-Year TCG Tournament
Tournament Name — All Day — Game On — Entry Fee Required — Compete in the exciting Mid-Year Event Week 4 for TCG: Standard enthusiasts.
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TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT
The truth is found when people are free to pursue it.
~ Franklin D. Roosevelt
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