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Thursday, January 9th, 2025

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Good morning, Grand Island. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 9th of January.

CRIME NEWS

  • ➤ Grand Island's police department reduced the city's crime rate by 10-15% in 2024 and aims to decrease it by an additional 20% in 2025.  The Grand Island Independent
  • ➤ A judge has mandated a psychiatric evaluation to assess if Kelli Lepler, charged with 46 counts of theft by deception involving over $200,000 through her Monument Advisors company, is competent for trial.  KSNB

ECONOMY NEWS

  • ➤ GameStop is closing its stores in Grand Island and Kearney, with the Hastings location already shut, impacting around 10 employees and moving inventory to other locations.  KSNB

EDUCATION NEWS

  • ➤ Lincoln Elementary School students returned to class on Wednesday, marking the first day back from winter break for Grand Island Public Schools.  The Grand Island Independent

HEALTH NEWS

  • ➤ The Alzheimer’s Association and CHI Health St. Francis urge Nebraskans to adopt brain-healthy habits to help reduce Alzheimer's risk.  KSNB

SPORTS NEWS

EVENTS

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REAL ESTATE

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ANNOUNCEMENTS

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