Wednesday, January 22nd, 2025

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Good morning, Grand Island. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 22nd of January.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ The 2025 Girl Scout Cookie Program in Nebraska starts on January 24, featuring the panda as its mascot and includes a variety of cookies, with Toast-Yay!™ in its final year, aiming to empower young scouts with entrepreneurial skills. Central Nebraska Today
- ➤ The YWCA of Grand Island is renovating the former Starr Elementary School to expand its child care services, aiming to address the local shortfall by increasing capacity from 115 to nearly 300 children, while also enhancing program offerings. The Grand Island Independent
- ➤ The Grand Island Public Library is offering a free chair yoga class aimed at improving flexibility and providing a low-risk option for seniors and those with limited mobility, scheduled for January 24. Central Nebraska Today
- ➤ The Grand Island Public Library, along with 37 other Nebraska libraries, received accreditation from the Nebraska Library Commission, valid through December 31, 2029. The Grand Island Independent
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Tyler Caudill, 23, from Phillips, pleads guilty to federal firearm charges following a standoff at the Central Nebraska Regional Airport, with sentencing scheduled for April 10. Nebraska TV
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Over 100 students in grades 3-8 attended the annual Jr. Islander Show Choir Kids Camp to develop their performing talents. The Grand Island Independent
SPORTS NEWS
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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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Nebraska State Cheer & Dance Championships 2025
The Nebraska State Cheer & Dance Championships will feature athletes from around the state showcasing their skills at the Heartland Events Center in Grand Island.
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