Good morning, Grand Island.

Registration for the 2025 Grand Island Games is now open through the Parks and Recreation Department with team sign-ups closing on June 27, and teams can join the Olympic-style event taking place July 25–26.

Participants will pay $25 each and receive a complimentary team T-shirt and dinner at the awards ceremony.

The VFW will host its 100th Anniversary event on June 7 exclusively for members+the celebration will include special ceremonies to honor a century of service.

A Grand Island native was named VFW Nebraska officer of the year—officials said the honor recognizes years of service and leadership within the veterans group.

Details about the upcoming ceremony have not yet been released.

A Grand Island man was arrested on June 5 for burglaries at Chief—authorities are investigating the case.

Grand Island police arrested Christopher Martin (36) for two counts of burglary at Chief Buildings after a May 14 break-in that stole a $400 Go Pro camera and another incident that took a diamond ring and office keys; a search warrant later recovered the stolen items from his home.

Two Grand Island men, Alejandro Robles Rodriguez and Jose Garcia Jimenez, aged 35 and 34, were charged in federal court with conspiracy to distribute cocaine and possession with intent to distribute a large quantity from June 1 to November 25—charges that also include alleged possession of a firearm during a drug trafficking crime.

City officials in Grand Island are asking residents for feedback as they develop a long-range transportation plan that will guide future travel improvements—public input is a key part of this process.

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.

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.

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.