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Friday, January 24th, 2025
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Good morning, Grand Island. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 24th of January.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Grand Island Police remind residents that ATVs are prohibited on frozen lakes in city parks, reinforcing safety guidelines following recent incidents. Central Nebraska Today
- ➤ The Grand Island Area Metropolitan Planning Organization revealed its 2050 Long Range Transportation Plan to enhance regional transportation, featuring a public workshop for community input on February 6. KSNB
- ➤ Jack and Eldora Vetter were celebrated for their contributions to senior living during a Founders Tour event at Tiffany Square Rehabilitation & Care Center, a facility they opened in 1989. The Grand Island Independent
- ➤ The Grand Island YWCA aims to raise over $6 million to transform the recently purchased Wyandotte Learning Center into a modern facility, increasing their child care capacity from 115 to 300 children, and to offer enhanced services including a healthy baby closet and digital literacy classes. KSNB
- ➤ The Heartland United Way announces $30,000 in Rural Community Impact Grants for nonprofits in select Nebraska counties, focusing on health, youth, financial stability, and community resilience. Nebraska TV
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ A Grand Island man, Logan Bundy, pled no contest to charges including enticement by electronic device, attempted human trafficking of a minor, and possession of child pornography, with some charges dismissed in a plea deal. Nebraska TV
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Kelli Wemhoff, currently the principal at Seedling Mile Elementary, has been appointed as the assistant principal of Dodge Elementary for the 2025-26 school year, ensuring continuity for students transitioning from Seedling Mile. The Grand Island Independent
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ Husker scientists have developed new guidelines for nitrogen fertilizer use, enhancing profitability for farmers and reducing groundwater pollution, leveraging sensor technology pioneered at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln. Nebraska TV
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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Nebraska State Cheer & Dance Championship in Grand Island
The Nebraska State Cheer & Dance event will feature competitive cheerleading and dance performances at the Heartland Events Center in Grand Island, NE.
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