Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 17th of June.
Good morning, Grand Island.
Island Oasis Water Park announced new lazy river walking and lap swimming sessions for community members to start every Friday beginning June 20 from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. — guests pay $5 per person unless they hold a season pass — and only participants aged 16 or older are allowed.
Federal investigators executed a search warrant in Grand Island on Monday, June 16th as part of an ongoing investigation involving immigration — local police managed traffic control at two sites, and no arrests were reported.
Grand Island police vehicles arrived at Pump and Pantry (northwest of Highway 281 and Capital Ave) on June 16 to arrest a person wanted for a felony and search for one or two additional suspects; FBI agents and Homeland Security members were present but left after four minutes when the suspect was not located.
Lincoln Elementary School will upgrade its gym, classrooms, and commons area with safer flooring—using cushioned gym floor, rubber-based commons, and new carpeting—funded by $239,000 from the district's Special Building Fund and set to complete by school start in August.
Since 71% of voters supported legalizing medical cannabis, state officials set up a Medical Cannabis Commission to write rules that will let patients access treatment.
The commission met Monday and will draft provider criteria by July 1 so eligible applications can be accepted by Oct. 1 — though the full system is still not in place.
CHI Health St. Francis is partnering with the CHI Health Clinic Heart Institute to offer a free education session, 'Tips and Tricks for a Low Carb Home,' on June 19 at 6:30 p.m. in Conference Room 2/3 at the hospital—experts Anna Fruehling and Kim Kosmicki will share practical low-carb strategies for busy families.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Angie Kriz and the PolkaToons Concert
7-9 p.m. — Stuhr Museum — Free entry — Dance the night away to lively Czech polkas and waltzes performed by Angie Kriz and the PolkaToons.
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