Wednesday, July 9th, 2025

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Good morning, Grand Island. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 9th of July.
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Smiley Sweet Cakes of Franklin won the inaugural Tournament of Treats by a thin margin over The Pastry Case Mobile Bakery after 16 local sweet shops took part in the contest. Owner Fah Bislow thanked voters for their support & said the win highlights how the community comes together in Franklin. Central Nebraska Today
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Nebraska Attorney General Mike Hilgers filed a lawsuit against General Motors and OnStar—alleging they broke consumer protection laws by using telematics systems to track and sell driving data, which raised insurance rates for many Nebraskans. Nebraska TV
- ➤ The Nebraska Court of Appeals upheld a Hall County District Court ruling that Grand Island was not liable for a December sewer backup at Eakes Office Solutions caused during routine jetting maintenance—an insurance adjuster found no prior issues with the sewer line. Nebraska TV
TRAVEL NEWS
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Nebraska Area 33 Al-Anon Reunion
All day — Quality Inn and Conference Center I-80 Grand Island — $20 fee for Al-Anon members, free for others — A weekend full of inspiration, workshops, and fellowship awaits.
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Angie Kriz and the PolkaToons Concert
7-9 p.m. — Stuhr Museum — Free entry — Dance the night away to lively Czech polkas and waltzes performed by Angie Kriz and the PolkaToons.
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Trailer Races
6-9 p.m. — Hall County Fair — Admission: ONE CANNED GOOD — Experience the thrill of destruction as trailers race in a night of fun and live music.
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2025 Nebraska Small Business Conference
1-7 p.m. — College Park, Grand Island — Free admission — Discover tools and strategies to grow your small business and network with other entrepreneurs.
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Nature does not hurry, yet everything is accomplished.
~ Lao Tzu
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