Good morning, Grand Island.

Chief Industries opened its new corporate headquarters at Ewoldt and Prairieview streets in Prairie Commons with the company’s logo prominently displayed.

The facility is designed to boost business operations moving forward.

Grand Island Public Schools honored graduates Adriana Behrens and Hailey Lewandowski as the 2026 PathBack winners at a reception held Thursday night before the June 11 Board Meeting; both plan to study teaching at Wayne State College and later return as educators at GIPS.

A major avenue in Grand Island is closed for scheduled road work and will reopen in two weeks.

Officials advise commuters to use detour signs for safer travel.

Karly Simonson (former Deputy Director) was named Interim Health Director at the Central District Health Department on June 9 when Dr. Tori Ponson left after one week, and the board reopened its search for a permanent director with applications accepted for about 30 days.

Nebraska Rural Health Association launched the Greater Nebraska Rural Research Network to link researchers with hospitals and enroll patients in rural research projects.

The network will address health disparities in rural areas statewide.

The Huskers set a strong tone at the NCAA Outdoor championships as Dyson Wicker won the men’s pole vault in a new school record (5.85m) and other athletes earned medals.

The team will run in the women’s 4x100m relay tomorrow at 5:05 p.m.

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