Good Day
Grand Island
Wednesday, January 15th, 2025
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
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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.
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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.
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TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT
A smooth sea never made a skilled sailor.
~ Franklin D. Roosevelt
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