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Grand Island
Thursday, January 22nd, 2026
Good morning, Grand Island. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 22nd of January.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ The Grand Island Public Library will close Friday, Feb. 6 for a staff in-service focused on professional development and service improvements; library services resume at 9 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 7 while digital resources remain available online. Central Nebraska Today
- ➤ Black Hills Energy shares energy-saving tips as arctic temperatures will hit in the coming days. The company advises customers to lower thermostat settings, insulate hot water heaters, and unplug appliances while offering support programs for those facing higher energy bills. Central Nebraska Today
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ Firefighters were called before 1 p.m. Wednesday to control a grass fire south of I-80 near the Grand Island/Doniphan interchange as smoke was seen and crews worked to manage the blaze. KSNB
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ The Tyson Foods plant in Lexington closed Tuesday, and the Nebraska Department of Labor is assisting impacted workers by offering resume help + job search services at its Grand Island and Lexington offices from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. every weekday. Nebraska TV
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Grand Island Regional Medical Center doctor Cory Ohlson explains that hypothermia, which occurs when body temperature drops below 95 degrees, can cause shivering, confusion, and muscle stiffness. He advises calling 911 and gradually warming the person (such as by layering clothes) to prevent the condition from worsening. Nebraska TV
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ On Wednesday night, the No. 24 Nebraska women's basketball team lost 63-60 at Wisconsin after a late surge by the Badgers. The Huskers will face Illinois Saturday at Pinnacle Bank Arena with pregame coverage at 12:30 p.m. Central Nebraska Today
- ➤ Former Tri-City Storm players Owen Beckner (Colorado College), Vinny Borgesi (Northeastern) and Jake Richard (UConn) are nominated for the Hobey Baker Memorial Award for best NCAA Division I college hockey player. Fan voting runs until Sunday, March 8; final selections will be announced at Friday’s Frozen Four in Las Vegas. Central Nebraska Today
- ➤ Nebraska softball pitcher Jordy Frahm and shortstop Ava Kuszak were named to the USA Softball Player of the Year Watch List and are set to boost their profiles in upcoming tournaments. 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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Master Plan for Entrepreneurship: Dream, Plan, Do - Interactive Business Plan Workshop
1-3 p.m. — Central Community College - Grand Island — Registration required — Develop a comprehensive business plan using practical tools and templates in this interactive workshop.
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