Good Day
Grand Island
Saturday, January 18th, 2025
Good morning, Grand Island. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 18th of January.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ A student at Grand Island Senior High reflects on the true meaning of being an Islander, emphasizing the importance of community support and interconnectedness. The Grand Island Independent
- ➤ Hall County's first babies of the year were born on Jan. 2, one at Grand Island Regional Medical Center and the other at CHI Health St. Francis, marking joyous new beginnings for their families. The Grand Island Independent
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ A 17-year-old in Grand Island was cited for making terroristic threats after claiming a school shooting threat was a joke. The Grand Island Independent
- ➤ A grey 2002 Ford Taurus was reported stolen in Grand Island, with the theft occurring overnight while keys were left in the ignition. Central Nebraska Today
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ Grand Island is advancing with its Good Life District development, aiming to start construction in 2025, following overwhelming public support and a strategic partnership between city officials and Woodsonia Real Estate. Central Nebraska Today
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Grand Island Public Schools plans to implement facility and security upgrades to various schools starting this summer. KSNB
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ Grand Island is collaborating with the USDA for the 20th year to treat the local starling population using a bird-specific chemical to address health nuisances caused by the birds. Central Nebraska Today
- ➤ Arctic air will bring bitterly cold temperatures and dangerous wind chills to the Grand Island area, with potential wind chill values down to minus 30, posing risks of frostbite and frozen pipes. 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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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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~ Alfred Montapert
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