Friday, January 31st, 2025

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Good morning, Grand Island. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 31st of January.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ The Grand Island Area Metropolitan Planning Organization is hosting a workshop to gather community input for the 2050 Long Range Transportation Plan, aiming to shape the future of transportation in Grand Island. Central Nebraska Today
- ➤ High school students in Grand Island, Nebraska, organized a protest against mass deportations, highlighting the impact on their community and emphasizing solidarity with immigrant families. KSNB
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Under Chris Hochstetler's leadership since 2020, Stuhr Museum has achieved record annual attendance for five consecutive years, focusing on interactive programming and partnerships, like rebuilding the Pawnee Lodge with the Pawnee Nation. The Grand Island Independent
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ The Grand Island City Council hires Kent Rogert to represent the city's interests for the Good Life District in light of funding concerns due to proposed spending cuts. KSNB
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ CHI Health St. Francis is offering a free 7-week tobacco cessation program starting Feb. 11 to help combat the leading cause of preventable death in the U.S. Central Nebraska Today
SPORTS NEWS
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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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Weekend of Wheels Auto Show
The Weekend of Wheels is an auto show at the Pinnacle Bank Expo Center featuring adult admission for $12 and free entry for children under 12.
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