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Grand Island
Wednesday, January 14th, 2026
Good morning, Grand Island. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 14th of January.
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Local entrepreneurs expressed concerns about small business support amid the city's development initiatives. Mayor Roger Steele & Central Community College promised free assistance and networking events as entrepreneurs continue to advocate for funding in a competitive market. KSNB
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Crewdson Creations @ The Log Cabin suffered recent fire damage and plans to rebuild its art space. The local business will work to reopen once repairs are complete. KSNB
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Grand Island Senior High honored 10 students with the Seal of Biliteracy. Elizabeth Gabriel Pintor, the first to earn the award, said it was the biggest highlight of her high school career. The Grand Island Independent
- ➤ Nominations are open for the 2026 D.J.'s Hero Awards Scholarships — named in memory of the late D.J. Sokol — that honor Nebraska high school seniors who have overcome adversity. A panel of civic leaders will choose at least 16 students to receive $12,000 at a luncheon in Omaha on April 28. Nebraska TV
- ➤ Twenty-four Nebraska high school seniors were awarded $1,000 Do The FAFSA Nebraska Scholarships by the EducationQuest Foundation for completing the FAFSA for college aid, and another drawing will award 36 more scholarships in April with a deadline on April 15 (students must plan to attend college full-time in Fall). Nebraska TV
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ On Tuesday, the Grand Island City Council authorized Mayor Roger Steele to submit a state grant application to repair the Heartland Events Center ice rink chiller; if funded, the project will restore public skating and youth hockey programs. KSNB
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ CHI Health St. Francis will close its skilled nursing facility at 2116 W. Faidley Ave. on March 10 — a move prompted by national shifts in care delivery. Staff, patients and families will receive support during the transition. Central Nebraska Today
- ➤ CHI Health Good Samaritan introduced a robotic-assisted bronchoscopy platform today that improves lung exam coverage from 20-30% to over 90% (Galaxy system). Officials say the new tool boosts diagnostic accuracy, speeds recovery, and lowers infection risk. Nebraska TV
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Nebraska men’s basketball beat Oregon 90-55 Tuesday night at Pinnacle Bank Arena. The Huskers extended their win streak to 21 (a record milestone) and will face Northwestern Saturday with pregame coverage beginning at 2 p.m. on KLIN. Central Nebraska Today
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Three Dog Night and Ambrosia Concert
7-9 p.m. — Heartland Events Center — Check ticket prices for a night of classic hits from two iconic bands.
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