Good Day
Grand Island
Thursday, January 16th, 2025
Good morning, Grand Island. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 16th of January.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ A variety of community events including a free clothing giveaway, adult coloring, bingo, a reptile show, book clubs, a jazz quartet performance, and educational concerts are scheduled in Grand Island. The Grand Island Independent
- ➤ Grand Island's housing study reveals a need for a wide variety of housing options and strategies to address population growth, housing shortages at all price points, and the importance of affordable housing development to accommodate an expected population increase from 50,036 in 2025 to 62,332 in 2035. Central Nebraska Today
- ➤ The Grand Island Public Library has been accredited by the Nebraska Library Commission as one of 38 libraries, enhancing its service commitment through 2029. KSNB
- ➤ The YWCA of Grand Island is raising $6 million to transform the former Starr Elementary into its new facility, significantly expanding childcare capacities to address local shortages and enhancing community programs. Central Nebraska Today
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ A 17-year-old in Grand Island was cited for making terroristic threats after claiming to target a school in a social media message, which he stated was a joke. Central Nebraska Today
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ The Catherine Fosket Children's Theatre in Grand Island will stage 'Dr Experimentor and the League of Evil', featuring young actors, with proceeds supporting a scholarship fund. Central Nebraska Today
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ The Grand Island Public Schools introduced the SECA program, blending art education with social emotional learning for K-5 students. KSNB
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ JBS USA Food Co. will provide $4 million to aid communities and address unlawful child labor practices across its supply chain under a new agreement with the U.S. Department of Labor. Central Nebraska Today
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Sutton Rodeo announces the return of their elite PRCA Rodeo to Grand Island's Heartland Events Center on Feb. 28 and Mar. 1, 2025, following a Top Bull win at the Wrangler National Finals. Central Nebraska Today
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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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Heartland Hoops Classic - Grand Island
The Heartland Hoops Classic is a competitive one-day high school basketball event featuring unique inter-class match-ups at the Heartland Events Center.
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