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Grand Island
Saturday, January 4th, 2025
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Good morning, Grand Island. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 4th of January.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ The Grand Island Utilities Department received a $1,000 grant from Walmart’s Spark Good Program to purchase new AED units. KSNB
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ A Grand Island father entered a plea of not guilty to six felony sexual assault charges in Hall County District Court. KSNB
- ➤ Travis Reitan, a man with a prior felony conviction, was arrested in Grand Island for possessing a shotgun during a DUI investigation on New Year's Day. Central Nebraska Today
- ➤ Three teenagers were apprehended by Hastings Police after stealing vehicles and leading authorities on a high-speed chase in Grand Island. Central Nebraska Today
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Dr. Elizabeth Lantz is set to become the new Early Childhood Education leader for Grand Island Public Schools, succeeding the retiring Julie Schnitzler. Central Nebraska Today
- ➤ UNK social work students enhance their skills and confidence by leading presentations on various life management topics for Goodwill’s behavioral health services as part of their course project. The Grand Island Independent
- ➤ Grand Island Public Schools and the Grand Island Education Association finalized an agreement increasing base pay and improving staff leave for the 2025-2026 school year, receiving unanimous approval from the union. KSNB
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ Grand Island and the Tri-Cities are under a winter weather advisory this weekend with expected freezing drizzle and snow impacting travel conditions. The Grand Island Independent
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ CHI Health St. Francis partners with Willow Rising to spotlight human trafficking and stalking prevention by lighting up red on Mondays and blue on Fridays throughout January. Central Nebraska Today
SPORTS NEWS
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