Good morning, Grand Island.

Lifeguards at Island Oasis Water Park are beating the heat by carrying full water bottles and increasing staffing on busy weekends — managers monitor hydration and schedule short breaks to keep both staff and swimmers safe — as summer fun continues.

The City of Grand Island announced a nearly $16 million renovation at Island Oasis Water Park that will add a leisure pool, splash pad, putt-putt golf and upgrades to the wave pool and restrooms.

The project, which has not seen major updates since 2002 (guests say it was long overdue) and is expected to finish next summer (according to Todd McCoy, Parks and Recreation Director), will offer new fun for local visitors.

A Grand Island man, Eulisis Martin, 20, was charged in federal court after he allegedly threw a Molotov cocktail near an ICE building at 703 S.

Webb Rd on June 9—security cameras captured a light-colored sedan and a suspect in dark clothes, and license plate records linked the vehicle to him—leading to his arrest.

Mayor Roger Steele said Nebraska Game and Parks will share a management agreement for Camp Augustine by July—officials say the deal will help turn the camp into a park destination with trails and campsites.

CHI Health St. Francis earned the 2025 Outstanding Patient Experience Award — placing it among the top 15% of hospitals for quality care.

Healthgrades evaluated 3,059 hospitals to select the recipients and highlight the hospital’s commitment to positive patient experiences.

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.