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Grand Island
Thursday, February 27th, 2025
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Good morning, Grand Island. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 27th of February.
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ The spouse of Adriana Alvarez, who died in an October 2023 explosion at Hornady Manufacturing, has filed a wrongful death lawsuit, citing flawed safety procedures and demanding monetary damages. KSNB
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ A Grand Island woman pleaded not guilty to charges including second-degree assault and terroristic threats, with a trial set for July after being accused of physically abusing a person and threatening their life. KSNB
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ The City Council is discussing the creation of an entertainment district that would allow for downtown events without the use of fences. KSNB
- ➤ Police Chief Kevin Denney reported to the Grand Island City Council that the crime rate has decreased by 14.4% in 2024, with plans to further decrease crime by increasing officer numbers to 102 by 2027 and enhancing community engagement. Central Nebraska Today
- ➤ The Grand Island City Council approved a plan to transform vacant land into over 1,100 paved parking spots to alleviate parking issues at Nebraska State Fair and Fonner Park. The Grand Island Independent
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ CHI Health St. Francis is launching a free 9-week cancer rehabilitation program on March 10 to help survivors improve their physical, emotional, and spiritual well-being. Central Nebraska Today
SPORTS NEWS
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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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Nebraska USA State Wrestling Tournament
The Nebraska USA State Wrestling Tournament showcases amateur wrestling for participants of all ages, organized by the Nebraska USA Wrestling Federation.
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Harlem Globetrotters 2025 World Tour
The Harlem Globetrotters will showcase their signature basketball tricks and entertaining performances at the Heartland Events Center, with post-game autograph opportunities for fans.
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Chocolate Mc Concert
Chocolate Mc, the king of reparteros, will be performing live for the first time in Grand Island, Nebraska, featuring special guests and a show full of surprises.
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