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Grand Island
Saturday, February 8th, 2025
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Good morning, Grand Island. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 8th of February.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ A variety of community events, including theater productions, meals, and a health fair, are scheduled across several locations offering entertainment and engagement opportunities for residents. The Grand Island Independent
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ A Grand Island woman faces trial for second-degree assault and other charges after allegedly beating a victim with a pry bar and making threats, with child abuse charges dropped and a next hearing scheduled for Feb. 25. KSNB
- ➤ Jeramy Elrod pleaded no contest to a drug charge after a plea deal dropped nine other charges in a Nebraska motel drug bust that also involved the arrest of two others. KSNB
- ➤ A 19-year-old was arrested in Grand Island for DUI and causing significant damage to the Heartland Events Center, with damages estimated at $50,000. Central Nebraska Today
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Grand Island Senior High School halts varsity and JV girls basketball to focus on developing younger players amid declining participation. KSNB
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Mayor Roger Steele of Grand Island highlighted the city's growth, lower utility rates, public safety improvements, and infrastructure developments in his 2025 State of the City Address. Central Nebraska Today
- ➤ The city of Grand Island hosted a public meeting to gather input for the development of its 2025 long-range transportation plan, which includes updates every five years to address multimodal transportation needs. 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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