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Wednesday, January 8th, 2025
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Good morning, Grand Island. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 8th of January.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ The Heartland Events Center in Grand Island hires new management and plans to enhance its offerings with more concerts and improved food options, aiming to become a major entertainment destination. Nebraska TV
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Kelli Lepler, a Grand Island business owner, faces a competency hearing for over 40 counts of theft by deception related to failing to deliver sold headstones. Nebraska TV
- ➤ Smoker's Island in Grand Island was cited for selling a vape tobacco device to an underage individual during tobacco compliance checks. The Grand Island Independent
- ➤ The Grand Island Police Department successfully reduced the crime rate by over 10% in 2024 and aims to lower it by another 20% in 2025 through enhanced leadership, community engagement, strategic policing, and visibility. Central Nebraska Today
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Ed Klimek, Grand Island's Chief Building Official, received a critical certification from the International Code Council, enhancing his role in ensuring building safety and code enforcement. Central Nebraska Today
- ➤ The Grand Island Metropolitan Planning Organization enhanced its transit system through partnerships and the introduction of an on-demand ridership program. KSNB
- ➤ Fifteen recruits have started their training at the Nebraska State Patrol Training Academy, aiming to become Nebraska State Troopers by June 13, 2025. KSNB
- ➤ Three Grand Island-area legislators, including a first-time member focusing on limiting cellphone usage in schools, outline their priorities for the upcoming Nebraska Legislature session. The Grand Island Independent
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