Saturday, June 14th, 2025

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Good morning, Grand Island. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 14th of June.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ The new splash pad at Libs Park opened on Thursday in Grand Island — providing a modern water play area for local residents. KSNB
- ➤ Diesel, an 11-year-old male Budweiser Clydesdale weighing about 2,000 pounds, arrived yesterday at 4 p.m. in the HyVee parking lot as part of a two-day visit—he is one of nine horses that will appear today at Five Points Bank Arena from 3 p.m. to 6 p.m. Central Nebraska Today
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Grand Island Police closed a fraud investigation into an ATM skimming report at First Interstate Bank after the bank and its ATM service provider confirmed the device was not used for skimming and no customer information was compromised—residents are encouraged to check their bank statements regularly. Central Nebraska Today
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Chorus of the Plains performs today at the Lark in Grand Island—drawing local fans for an afternoon of live music. KSNB
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ Grand Island airport posted its highest passenger count yet in May, according to Hall County Airport Authority Executive Director Mike Olson—demand continues to grow. The Grand Island Independent
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ The Central Platte NRD board will review the draft Fiscal Year 2025/2026 Budget at a meeting on June 26 at 2:00 p.m. at its office on 215 Kaufman Avenue in Grand Island—public input on the draft is scheduled for July 24 and the property tax levy will be set at the August meeting. Central Nebraska Today
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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