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Friday, January 3rd, 2025
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Good morning, Grand Island. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 3rd of January.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ The Heartland Events Center in Grand Island is set to host its inaugural job fair on January 7-8, offering part-time positions for its 2025 event season. KSNB
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ A Central City man died on New Year's Eve after his car collided with another vehicle in Merrick County, with alcohol believed to be a contributing factor. The Grand Island Independent
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Grand Island Police terminated a high-speed pursuit of a stolen vehicle for safety, leading to the arrest of three juveniles by the Adam’s County Sheriff’s Office. KSNB
- ➤ The Grand Island Police Department reports seven vehicles stolen due to them being left running with keys in the ignition amidst cold weather. Nebraska TV
- ➤ An Aurora man pleads guilty to possession and theft, with sentencing set for February, following a significant drug bust in Grand Island. KSNB
- ➤ Cory Romero, 34, from Grand Island, was sentenced to 2-10 years in prison for a felony burglary at Edwards Audio, after pleading guilty. KSNB
- ➤ An arrest warrant has been issued for Heriberto Gonzalez Castillo, suspected of causing a fire in Grand Island by crashing a car into a building, leading to $1.5 million in damages. KSNB
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Elizabeth Lantz has been appointed as the new early childhood education coordinator for Grand Island Public Schools, succeeding the retiring Julie Schnitzler. The Grand Island Independent
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Grand Island plans a $60.1 million construction on South Locust Street, including paving, drainage, sidewalk improvements, and a new roundabout to enhance traffic flow and pedestrian safety. KSNB
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