Saturday, July 19th, 2025

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Good morning, Grand Island. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 19th of July.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ CHI Health St. Francis Foundation awarded over $127,632 to 16 fire and rescue departments and funded trauma skills training at the hospital through its Ticket to Win fundraiser. The grants helped first responders in Hall, Hamilton, Howard, Merrick and Greeley counties prepare for emergencies. The Grand Island Independent
- ➤ On August 10, downtown Grand Island will host the Back-To-School Bash Block Party for underserved youth from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.—the event will offer engaging activities and community support for students. KSNB
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Grand Island police charged Ember Bravo, 32, in Hall County Court with theft by unlawful taking after Willow Rising reported that two cash deposits totaling $1,881 were not banked—raising concerns of theft between $1,500 and $4,999—and a warrant was issued, though she has yet to be arrested. Nebraska TV
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ UNL’s Healthy Kids, Healthy Community project will offer free training to rural family childcare providers to boost early development for kids ages 3 to 5. The NIH-funded program tracks nutrition, growth, and behavior using a veggie meter — a tool that may help close the resource gap with urban providers. KSNB
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Advocates for Nebraskan children with autism warned that parents may face difficulty accessing therapy services when Medicaid cuts of 28% to 79% take effect on Aug. 1. State officials said the changes are meant to align with neighboring states—providers can still try negotiating new rates with managed care groups. KSNB
SPORTS NEWS
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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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Liederkranz Craft Brew & Sausage Fest
4-7 p.m. — Liederkranz — Ticket required — Indulge in craft beers and sausages while enjoying live music in a festive atmosphere.
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Jarana Concert
7-9 p.m. — Stuhr Museum — Free entry — Enjoy an evening of energetic, danceable music blending South American and Mexican folk styles while relaxing outdoors.
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