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Grand Island
Friday, January 16th, 2026
Good morning, Grand Island. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 16th of January.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Local media highlighted four updates for Jan. 15 including a Hastings training program uniting community members, Tattered Bookstore in Grand Island closing after nearly 20 years, Chief Deputy Kevin Mauck entering Adams County Sheriff race, and UNK students beginning a finance course (showcasing local innovation). KSNB
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Grand Island’s EPIC Discovery Center is featured in a Forbes article on new museums and is set to open in spring 2026 at 2900 W. Old Potash Highway. The children’s museum will offer interactive STEAM exhibits for youth (and adults). Central Nebraska Today
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Rod Foley, longtime principal at Walnut Middle School, has been named Sandy Creek Public Schools' new superintendent in Fairfield. He will start his leadership role in the district soon. The Grand Island Independent
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ Luke Prokosch reviews the updated drought monitor and warns that dry conditions could lead to elevated fire risk tomorrow (as lingering winter weather may persist). KSNB
REAL ESTATE NEWS
- ➤ A local nonprofit received nearly $600,000 in an affordable housing grant from FHLBank Topeka’s member financial institutions in Colorado, Kansas, Nebraska & Oklahoma. The grant supports projects to boost affordable homes & strengthen the community. The Grand Island Independent
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Yesterday, No. 24 Nebraska women's basketball lost 73-71 to No. 16 Michigan State in East Lansing, Mich, with Grace Van Slooten scoring 22 points and Amiah Hargrove adding 21 for Nebraska. The Huskers will face Wisconsin Wednesday at Pinnacle Bank Arena. Central Nebraska Today
- ➤ Mike Ekeler (Nebraska special teams coordinator) reportedly is set to leave for USC after coach Matt Rhule offered him a huge extension. The Cornhuskers faced further offseason changes as key players, including quarterback Dylan Raiola, departed. 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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Jhon Alex Castaño Concert
9 p.m. – 1 a.m. — 4th St. Banquet — Ticket pricing varies — Enjoy an evening of vibrant music with Jhon Alex Castaño and La Iguana.
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