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Wednesday, January 15th, 2025

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Good morning, Grand Island. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 15th of January.

COMMUNITY NEWS

  • ➤ The Grand Island Public Library earns accreditation from the Nebraska Library Commission through December 2029, joining 37 other libraries in a state initiative to enhance library services.  Central Nebraska Today

CRIME NEWS

  • ➤ A Grand Island woman was deceived into losing $1,500 to a Facebook scammer claiming she could receive a $50,000 government grant.  The Grand Island Independent

ECONOMY NEWS

  • ➤ PetSmart has officially opened its doors in Grand Island, providing the community with a new destination for pet supplies, grooming, and adoption services.  KSNB

ENVIRONMENT NEWS

  • ➤ Nebraska's streets are deteriorating due to a chemical reaction between silica in local gravel and alkali in cement, a challenge experts are striving to mitigate with new concrete formulas.  The Grand Island Independent

GOVERNMENT NEWS

  • ➤ JBS USA Food Co. agreed to pay $4 million towards preventing illegal child labor and assisting victims, incorporating compliance and awareness measures after child labor violations were found in its supply chain.  The Grand Island Independent

SPORTS NEWS

EVENTS

SUBMIT EVENT

  • 2025 Winter Beekeeping Conference

    The 2025 Winter Beekeeping Conference in Grand Island will feature expert speakers discussing queen breeding, colony health, and mead making, catering to beekeepers of all levels.

    Sat, 1/25/25

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  • B.J. Jamison Live at Grand Island Casino

    B.J. Jamison will perform live at the Grand Island Casino Resort, featuring an evening of music and entertainment.

    Fri, 2/14/25

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ANNOUNCEMENTS

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