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Tuesday, March 18th, 2025
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Good morning, Grand Island. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 18th of March.
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Othman Mohamad was arrested in Grand Island on March 14 after he allegedly struck a victim and his roommate’s dog with a piece of wood trim—police said he now faces charges including assault and animal mistreatment. Central Nebraska Today
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ National Ag Week is celebrating Nebraska’s leading role in agriculture—highlighting strong beef, pork, and crop performance as well as 24 ethanol plants that produced over 2.3 billion gallons last year. Farmers and ranchers used modern technology to boost yields after last year’s $2 billion in beef and veal exports helped the state lead the nation. Nebraska TV
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Senators are debating a new 76-page bill that could change the DHHS reports on Medicaid and behavioral health centers—some senators say it should be reviewed section by section while discussions continue today. Nebraska TV
- ➤ The City of Grand Island announced a $13 million project to reconstruct South Locust Street between Fonner Park Road and Koenig Street; the plan replaces asphalt with concrete curb and gutter, adds a roundabout at the Locust, Anna and Bismark intersection, and updates a century-old water main and sewer lines (funded by the city's half-cent sales tax). Local residents are preparing for two years of construction as the city addresses damage from the 1980 tornadoes. Nebraska TV
- ➤ Nebraska Department of Transportation announced it will start a multi-million dollar construction project near 281 (west of Grand Island) and work will begin soon. KSNB
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Nebraska Men’s Basketball accepted an invitation to play in the inaugural College Basketball Crown Tournament and will face Arizona State in the first round in Las Vegas from March 31 to April 6. The Huskers did not get an at-large bid to the NCAA Tournament after ending the season with a 17–14 record and a five-game losing streak that kept them out of the Big Ten Tournament. KSNB
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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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