Here's your local news at a glance for Sunday, the 7th of June.
Good morning, Grand Island.
🎭 Culture
Lexi Nolda & Ella Kathryn Anderson were crowned 2026 Miss Nebraska and Miss Nebraska Teen Saturday night in North Platte.
Nolda said her win marked a milestone after five years of competing.
🎓 Education
The University of Nebraska at Kearney recognized four spring graduates (including one Grand Island student) with the Mary Jane and William R.
Nester Student Leadership Award, honoring their leadership during studies.
Epic Discovery Center opens today in Grand Island as a new interactive learning hub for kids+families with exhibits designed to engage youth from birth to 18.
The center celebrates its launch with community events scheduled for today.
🏛️ Government
Nebraska DHHS is reviewing a new federal rule that will add work requirements for Medicaid recipients beginning Jan.
1. The review follows the state’s May initiative and could affect about 25,000 Medicaid expansion beneficiaries (officials say current staff training is sufficient).
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