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Tuesday, May 20th, 2025
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Good morning, Grand Island. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 20th of May.
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Scott Wamsley, 55, from Hampton was charged in Hall County Court with attempted first-degree assault—terroristic threats, use of a deadly weapon to commit a felony, unlawful discharge of a firearm, criminal mischief and careless driving—after he fired a gun at a man’s trailer near Grand Island’s Walmart at 7 p.m. Saturday, causing about $2,000 in damages, and he was later found at Hobby Lobby with a $200,000 bond set for his court appearance at 9:30 a.m. June 17. Nebraska TV
- ➤ A suspect (Roberto Moreno) was arrested in Grand Island for a fourth DUI and cocaine possession after officers stopped his car in a parking lot off Locust St when they saw signs of impairment, and a passenger fled on foot. Central Nebraska Today
- ➤ A Grand Island man was arrested for pulling a knife on a police officer and now faces charges for weapons, drugs, DUI, and trespassing — the arrest occurred on May 19. KSNB
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Photos from Grand Island Central Catholic's graduation have been released, showing students in their caps and gowns—an important milestone for the school. The Grand Island Independent
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ North Road from Westgate Road to Highway 30 will be closed for two months to allow Highway 30 expansion to begin – drivers should use alternate routes during the closure. KSNB
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Nebraska softball pitcher and utility player Jordyn Bahl was named a top three finalist for the USA Softball/ESPN Collegiate Player of the Year award on Monday. She is the first Husker to earn this honor + she also won both Big Ten Player and Pitcher of the Year awards this season. KSNB
- ➤ No. 18 Nebraska softball defeated Southeastern Louisiana in Baton Rouge with an 8 to 0 mercy rule win in six innings that advanced the team to the Super Regionals for the first time since 2014 + pitcher Jordy Bahl set a new school record with her 23rd home run of the season in the game on Sunday. Central Nebraska Today
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