Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 10th of June.
Good morning, Grand Island.
🏘️ Community
During National Travel and Tourism Week (May 3 to May 9), Grand Island Tourism honored five local workers for their outstanding service.
The awardees include Carson Dalland, JJ Green, Diane Bell, Lynn Manka, and Soniphet Manivong, whose dedication has helped boost tourism.
Heartland United Way invites volunteers on June 18 for Day of Action projects like cleaning, mural touch-ups, donation organizing and other tasks with eight community partners; volunteers can also visit the local office at 1441 N.
Webb Road from 8:00 to 10:30 a.m. for coffee and treats.
Hope Harbor will host the annual Hunting for Hope event on July 11.
This citywide scavenger hunt invites teams (2-6 people) to solve clues and complete challenges around town while dressing in era-themed costumes to support a local shelter.
🎭 Culture
Today, the Hall County Historical Society hosts the George A.
Wyman Waypoint dedication at Plum Street Station beginning at 11 a.m. A 45-minute presentation on Wyman’s 1903 trans-continent ride runs from 10 to 11 a.m. and highlights his pioneering journey.
🏛️ Government
Sergeant Matt Ramsey of the Nebraska State Patrol Carrier Enforcement Division won first place for the third straight year at the Nebraska Inspector Championships in Grand Island this weekend.
He will represent Nebraska at the North American Inspector Championships in Pittsburgh in August (25-year veteran of NSP).
Nebraska Department of Transportation plans to install 19 new 40-ft cameras on the 511 road system in District 4 later this month & cover counties Adams, Buffalo, Hall and York.
Work will finish by November with flaggers guiding traffic.
USS Nebraska's commanding officer and five crew members will visit Grand Island from June 16 to 17 as part of their state tour.
They will stay at the Casino Resort and attend a dinner with guided tours (of Hornady Manufacturing and the Veterans Club) to promote local ties.
Kevin 'Pete' Petersen’s request to upgrade Pete’s Safari sparked city concerns after building staff found non-compliant structures and zoning issues at 2070 S.
Engleman Road; officials require fixes and hard-surfaced parking by (June 17). Over 6,000 locals signed a petition urging cooperation.
🏥 Health
Mary Lanning Healthcare has named Shanna Stofer as its new president and CEO, effective July 13.
A native of Elkhorn, Stofer was chosen from over 100 applicants for her leadership in community hospitals (Board members praised her commitment to quality care).
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