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Wednesday, June 4th, 2025
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Good morning, Grand Island. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 4th of June.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ YWCA Grand Island was named the recipient of IdeaThon 2025 and will receive up to $40,000 in marketing services to support its Building Brighter Futures campaign that turns the former Starr Elementary School into an expanded child care center (tripling capacity for children). The IdeaThon event runs July 10-11 and will help the nonprofit improve its story and draw support for underserved families. Central Nebraska Today
- ➤ Grand Island marks the 45th anniversary of the Night of the Twisters, a historic tornado outbreak that struck on June 3rd and caused severe damage to homes and businesses, injuring many and taking lives—its memory still guides local emergency preparedness. Central Nebraska Today
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Federal prosecutors charged nine Venezuelan citizens with ATM jackpotting crimes as indictments were filed on May 19th after FBI Omaha and local law enforcement—including Grand Island Police Department—worked together to investigate cyberattacks in Nebraska, Colorado, Missouri, Iowa, Oregon, and Washington. Central Nebraska Today
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ The Heartland Events Center launched its redesigned website to give visitors a refreshed look with easier access to event details, ticket links and rental information — the updated site is mobile-friendly and part of a broader plan to boost the center’s role as a live entertainment hub. Executive Director Kyler Tarwater said the new design reflects the center’s growing momentum in hosting community events and more. Central Nebraska Today
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ Storms from Monday night to Tuesday morning caused power outages and damage in the Tri-City area — residents reported service disruptions. KSNB
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ The Nebraska Legislature passed the Ensuring Transparency in Prior Authorization Act last week and the bill now heads to Governor Jim Pillen for his approval—this law standardizes prior authorization forms and restricts denial appeals to specialists and non-AI methods. Nebraska TV
- ➤ Nebraska lawmakers adjourned their 90-day legislative session sine die Monday after passing an $11 billion budget and key bills including restrictions on cell phone use in schools and a ban on lab-grown meat (with senators set to return Jan. 7 for a 60‑day session). Central Nebraska Today
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ The annual Battle of the Badges Blood Drive is underway in Tri-City as local police and fire departments compete to recruit blood donors. Grand Island’s drive is held today at the Law Enforcement Center + events in Kearney and Hastings are scheduled for Wednesday and Thursday. KSNB
SPORTS NEWS
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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
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