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Grand Island
Tuesday, June 17th, 2025
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Good morning, Grand Island. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 17th of June.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ 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. Central Nebraska Today
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ 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. KSNB
- ➤ 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. Central Nebraska Today
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ 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. KSNB
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ 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. The Grand Island Independent
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ 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. 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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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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