Melvin McLaughlin, right, is joined by brother Bobbie McLaughlin, left, and Vernon Wendt, center, during McLaughlin's basketball camp at East Kentwood High School in August of 2019.

With Grand Island moving into phase 3 of the Directed Health Measures related to the COVID-19 pandemic, schools now have the opportunity to host summer camps for high school athletes.

OMAHA, Neb. — The first-ever Northwest All-Star Basketball Camp kicked off with enthusiasm and high spirits. "Hopefully this is something that we can grow for 30-something years.