Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 8th of August.
Good morning, Grand Island.
Local riders warn drivers to share the road as increased motorcycle traffic heads for the Sturgis Rally in South Dakota today.
Experts advise giving extra space on lane changes and note that NDOT reported fewer motorcycle deaths in Nebraska last year.
Kool-Aid Days will be held Aug.
14-16 in Grand Island, featuring family-friendly activities and local vendors that celebrate community traditions.
The Aviator statue, a bronze artwork by Bobbie Carlyle, was dedicated Aug.
6 at Central Nebraska Regional Airport thanks to a donation from Dr. Tom and Lynne Werner. It now stands indoors near the terminal's south entrance — a project supported by the Eihusen Foundation honoring Virgil Eihusen's legacy.
Renovations on the W.J.
Arrasmith Planetarium (a $1 million upgrade) at Grand Island Senior High are nearing completion after beginning late May. The school will hold a ribbon cutting in the coming weeks to boost space education for students.
A new day care facility is planned for Prairie District, with officials saying details on the project timeline and services will be shared soon.
Grand Island oncologist Dr. Mehmet Sitki Copur says that cancer treatment improves when doctors and patients work together over the long haul + coordinated care can lead to better treatment outcomes in the community.
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