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Thursday, June 19th, 2025
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Good morning, Grand Island. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 19th of June.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Hope Harbor will host its Hunting for Hope fundraiser on Saturday, July 12 with a scavenger hunt from 7:00-9:00 p.m. and a block party later that night to benefit those facing homelessness in Grand Island; the event features a Rhinestones & Rodeos theme, costs $30 per person, and registration closes Wednesday, July 9 at 5 p.m. Central Nebraska Today
- ➤ Trumbull Volunteer Fire Department will host its annual fundraiser on June 21 at the fire station starting at 5 p.m.—local residents can join the event. KSNB
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ A Grand Island man, 43, was charged with first-degree assault after an altercation outside McKinney's—he returned with his brother and punched a man who suffered a brain bleed and was taken to a local hospital. Nebraska TV
- ➤ A Grand Island man (Eulisis Martin, 20) was arrested for criminal mischief and attempted second-degree arson after he vandalized the ICE building at 703 S. Webb Road on June 9th and later damaged government vehicles on June 14th, with police linking him to the crimes through video evidence and items found at his home. Nebraska TV
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ At Tuesday's meeting, the Hall County board approved the rezoning for BLKG LLC's Prairie View Subdivision—a 126-acre project with 33 single-family homes near Doniphan—by a 5 to 2 vote while neighbors raised concerns about water runoff and potential flooding. Officials noted that a hydrology study led to converting 30 acres of row crops to grass to help slow runoff. The Grand Island Independent
- ➤ City officials are planning nearly $16 million in renovations for Island Oasis Water Park in fiscal year 2026. The planned upgrades will improve parking, aquatics, the splash pad, and bathhouse — more details will follow as the project develops. Nebraska TV
- ➤ The City of Grand Island said Island Oasis Water Park will get nearly $16 million in renovations during fiscal year 2026—planned upgrades include parking, aquatics, splash pad and bathhouse improvements. More details on the project and timeline will be released as discussions continue. 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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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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