Grand Island Local News – Monday, January 12th, 2026

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Monday, January 12th, 2026

Good morning, Grand Island. Here's your local news at a glance for Monday, the 12th of January.

LIFESTYLE NEWS

➤ Engaged couples attended the annual bridal event at Doniphan Event Center today as local vendors offered wedding planning services and special deals. KSNB

SPORTS NEWS

➤ Nebraska is set to hire Corey Brown as its defensive line coach + he spent three years at Miami (Ohio) and brings Big Ten experience from Rutgers to fill the vacancy after Terry Bradden’s departure. KSNB
➤ Jim Hartung, a celebrated two-time Olympic gymnast and longtime assistant coach for Nebraska men's gymnastics, died Saturday at 65, leaving behind a legacy marked by national championships and All-America honors; memorial details will be shared later. Central Nebraska Today

GRAND ISLAND EVENTS

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GRAND ISLAND ANNOUNCEMENTS

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