Public is welcome to watch the Pony Express annual re-ride, attend mochila exchanges, meet riders and volunteers, and follow the route live via GPS tracking.
- City of Grand Island
After Tuesday’s storm in Grand Island, residents are asked to take tree branches and other green storm debris to The Landscape Depot or call the city for large limbs.
- York County
Blue Valley Community Action in York is asking residents to complete a confidential 10-minute needs assessment survey open through July 5 to identify community needs.
- York County
York County commissioners heard YCDC’s annual report and a 2026-27 budget request, including recent taxable valuation gains and housing, business investments.
- City of Grand Island Utilities Department
Following Tuesday’s storm, Grand Island residents should take tree limbs and yard debris to The Landscape Depot and contact the city for help with large limbs.
- City of Grand Island
The City of Grand Island says it is reviewing Pete's Safari within its zoning and safety rules, working with the owners' legal counsel and cannot comment further.
- City of Grand Island
Grand Island Parks & Recreation converted Grace Abbott Park tennis courts into lighted pickleball courts, completed June 1 and now open for public use.
Grand Island police made 955 traffic stops, issuing 366 citations, 619 warnings and 237 arrests during the Click It or Ticket campaign focused on seat belt use.
At Icy Strait Point in Hoonah, Alaska, a Salvation Army donut hut turns summer cruise visitors into $130,000 in food aid and year-round support for the community.
New library policies and procedures will be enforced starting June 1, 2026. Patrons are encouraged to review updates on conduct, meeting rooms, and vulnerable patrons.
Two participants graduated from the Hamilton/Merrick County Problem-Solving Court on May 4, 2026, celebrating recovery, accountability and support in Central City.
Four participants graduated from the Southeast Nebraska Adult Drug Court in Auburn on May 12, 2026, in a ceremony recognizing treatment, accountability and recovery.
The 5th Judicial Problem-Solving Court for York and Seward Counties marked two participants’ graduation, recognizing their treatment progress, accountability and recovery.
The USDA Summer Food Service Program offers free meals for children ages 1-18. Use the SFSP Site Finder to locate sites; Nebraska locations appear after NDE approval.
- Grand Island Public Schools
Grand Island Public Schools will offer free summer breakfast and lunch for ages 1–18 starting June 1, 2026, at five elementary schools plus breakfast at Grand Island Senior High.
- City of Grand Island
The City of Grand Island will launch the Citizenserve online system June 1 for filing local occupation taxes, fees and licenses, including May returns due June 25.
- York County
York County Extension reported to commissioners on Progressive Ag Safety Day at the fairgrounds, where 140 second graders learned farm and general safety.
- York County
York County is seeking a $730,000 federal grant to expand its juvenile diversion truancy program with family counseling, rural truancy support and program evaluation.
- York County
York County commissioners approved a weed program assessment and a $10,000 grant application to survey growing phragmites infestations along roads and public areas.
- Brennan Hallock
Generation Diamond in South Omaha offers free laser tattoo removal and reentry support, helping justice-involved people rebuild lives with jobs, housing and hope.
- nebraskajudicial.gov
Judge Vernon Daniels of the Separate Juvenile Court of Douglas County will retire Dec. 31, 2026, after serving since 2001 and earning a 2021 distinguished judge award.
- The Salvation Army USA
National Salvation Army Week 2026 is recognized by bipartisan White House and congressional actions, highlighting volunteers and community service across the U.S.
- gips.org
Knickrehm Elementary’s Buddy Program pairs older and younger students for curriculum-connected activities that build leadership, confidence and schoolwide relationships.
- nebraskajudicial.gov
Nebraska Supreme Court bar admission by examination overview, including application process, fingerprints, MPRE, deadlines, fees, and 2027 UBE exam dates.
- nebraskajudicial.gov
Guidance for Nebraska bar exam reapplicants, including new application requirements, deadlines, fingerprints, amendments and non-ADA accommodation requests.
- Visit Kearney
Trails & Rails Museum hosts the grand opening of its Textile Tales exhibit hall May 15 from 1–4 p.m., featuring the rotating exhibit Threads of Liberty.