Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 26th of June.
Good morning, Grand Island.
The 4-H Shooting Championship is underway in Grand Island as local youth sharpen their shooting skills with community support - the event is expected to continue through the weekend.
A new Grand Island Parks and Rec master plan shows strong support for an indoor facility with a pool+pickleball courts and spaces for tennis, fitness and art classes to serve residents during winter.
The plan awaits City Council approval and may use funds from the Good Life District to bring the long-held idea to life.
Grand Island police recovered a stolen 2018 Chevrolet Traverse on June 24 after a 32 year old woman reported the car missing from her driveway when its keys were left inside and took a 15 year old boy into custody.
NEBRASKAland DAYS announced that Luke Bryan canceled his Viaero Summer Jam Concert Series performance due to illness and that Eric Church + Joanna Cotten will headline Friday's show on June 27.
All tickets purchased for Bryan’s show were honored and refund requests could be submitted until 5:00 p.m. CT on June 25.
Free meals will be available for all children ages 1 to 18 at designated sites across Nebraska—local schools in Grand Island such as Dodge Elementary, Howard Elementary, and Senior High are participating.
The Summer Food Service Program runs through early summer with organized breakfast and lunch schedules on weekdays.
Grand Island nurse Kellee Schwieger was named the 2025 Caring Kind Award recipient today at St. Francis—recognized for her 40+ years of dedicated patient care.
She will represent the hospital at the Nebraska Hospital Association Annual Convention.
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.
Trailer Races
6-9 p.m. — Hall County Fair — Admission: ONE CANNED GOOD — Experience the thrill of destruction as trailers race in a night of fun and live music.
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