Good Day
Grand Island
Tuesday, September 17th, 2024
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Good morning, Grand Island. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 17th of September.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Construction on Stolley Park Road near US-30 in Grand Island starts Sept. 23, leading to a closure for up to 120 days for a new pavement project. Central Nebraska Today
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ A teen was sent to juvenile detention following a stabbing in Grand Island after a verbal confrontation between two groups escalated. KSNB
- ➤ Logan Hunts Horse is appealing his 2023 conviction and 64-year minimum prison sentence for the murder of Todd Scherer at Fonner Park. KSNB
- ➤ A 16-year-old in Grand Island was cited for terroristic threats due to a Snapchat post that led to fears of a school shooting. Central Nebraska Today
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ Woodhouse expands its automotive group by acquiring Cornhusker Toyota and Honda in Grand Island, increasing its portfolio to 23 brands. Central Nebraska Today
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Walnut Middle School students gain practical media skills by producing a live morning news show for their peers, covering sports, national news, and school updates. KSNB
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ The Central Platte Natural Resources District will review proposed updates aimed at improving groundwater management in a public hearing on Sept. 26. Central Nebraska Today
TRAVEL NEWS
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Creative Teen Program: Perler Beads Workshop
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Cooking the Books: Chef's Choice Cooking Club
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Prime Time Elementary Storytelling Event
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Preschool Storytime at the Library
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RFP for Rail Transportation Project (2025-2029)
Learn about the upcoming Rail Transportation RFP process in Grand Island and access necessary bid documents.
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Baby & Toddler Lapsit Storytime
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Beading Workshop for Adults
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