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Tuesday, January 13th, 2026
Good morning, Grand Island. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 13th of January.
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ The Tattered Book (Central Nebraska’s largest used bookstore) at 110 W. Third St. is closing on July 1 as the Graves family steps away from the business after 25 years in trade. Store credit expires on June 1 and interested parties may contact Frederic Graves about purchase options. Central Nebraska Today
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Nebraska Extension educator Steve Melvin announced upcoming education classes for farmers and Agri professionals in January and February; options include pesticide certification training across the state and a soybean production clinic in Central City on Feb. 3 (covering agronomics, drones, and farm bill updates). Nebraska TV
- ➤ On Dec. 5, UNL Board of Regents cut the Earth and Atmospheric Sciences Department (aiming to save $1.85M), ending local training for meteorologists and geologists vital for monitoring severe weather and supporting agriculture. Faculty warn the change may harm Nebraska’s ability to face extreme weather and secure natural resources. Central Nebraska Today
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Nebraska State Treasurer Joey Spellerberg introduced Legislation Bill 938 to create First-Time Homebuyer Savings Accounts that offer tax deductions and tax-free interest for qualified expenses — the bill sets annual contribution limits to help ease rising home prices for Nebraskans. Central Nebraska Today
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ CHI Health St. Francis will close its skilled nursing facility on March 10 in Grand Island to reflect national shifts in care delivery - president Steve Schieber said the move aims to support a smooth transition for patients, families, and staff. Nebraska TV
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ After coming back from a 16-point deficit for an 83-77 win over Indiana last Saturday, Nebraska’s men’s basketball team is now ranked No. 8 in the AP Top 25 and will host Oregon today at Pinnacle Bank Arena at 8 p.m. KSNB
- ➤ Nebraska women’s basketball jumped one spot to No. 24 in the AP Top 25 poll released Monday — the Huskers lost 83-61 to UCLA at Pinnacle Bank Arena and hold a 14-3 record overall. They will face Michigan State Thursday at 6 p.m. KSNB
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