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Grand Island
Friday, June 13th, 2025
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Good morning, Grand Island. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 13th of June.
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ The Nebraska State Patrol and DMV director Rhonda Lamm warned that fake text messages threatening car registration loss and fines and asking for bitcoin payments are scams—Bureau representative Jessie Schmidt noted that similar messages also mimic jury duty notices. Nebraska TV
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Twenty tourism professionals and travel writers from the Midwest Travel Network toured Fourth Street and the Railside District on Wednesday as part of the kickoff to their annual conference in Grand Island. Sandra Barrera and Dana Jelinek led the group through stops at La Milagrosa and other local shops—showing the city’s diverse business and cultural offerings. The Grand Island Independent
- ➤ Ninety-five influencers and travel bloggers from 20 states are in Grand Island for the Midwest Travel Network’s 6th Annual Conference to explore central Nebraska’s history and hidden gems. They visited local landmarks such as Hargis House, Stolley House, and Stuhr Museum—learning more about our community—before leaving on Friday. KSNB
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ The Nebraska State Fair asked Grand Island for $2.6 million — $1.5 million of which is needed to finish master plan improvements not funded by an ARPA grant. The Grand Island Independent
- ➤ Attorney General Mike Hilgers filed a lawsuit in Lincoln against Temu and its affiliates, accusing them of harvesting phone data from Nebraskans and using deceptive practices to mislead local consumers — the suit seeks refunds, penalties, and other relief to stop these actions. Central Nebraska Today
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Health groups across the Tri-Cities warned that recent federal budget cuts to their grants forced them to reduce services—limiting their capacity to support public health efforts. KSNB
- ➤ Farmers are facing rising mental health struggles due to low commodity prices and financial stress from drought and disasters, with many feeling extra anxious during planting season. Michelle Soll from the Rural Crisis Hotline said farmers can get counseling and support to cope, and the hotline now receives over 300 calls a month (indicating high demand for help). Nebraska TV
SPORTS NEWS
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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.
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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
Tournament Name — All Day — Game On — Entry Fee Required — Compete in the exciting Mid-Year Event Week 4 for TCG: Standard enthusiasts.
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Nebraska Area 33 Al-Anon Reunion
All day — Quality Inn and Conference Center I-80 Grand Island — $20 fee for Al-Anon members, free for others — A weekend full of inspiration, workshops, and fellowship awaits.
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