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Thursday, September 19th, 2024
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Good morning, Grand Island. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 19th of September.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ The Hargis House Woman’s Club is fundraising for renovations by offering portrait sessions for a $100 donation, with ongoing projects including a $94,000 siding restoration to its original colors. The Grand Island Independent
- ➤ Hope Harbor received a $5,000 Steelcase Dealer Changemaker Grant for their impactful community service aiding the homeless, facilitated by Eakes Office Solutions. KSNB
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ A building partially collapsed near the former Bert's Pharmacy. KSNB
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Raymond Vang, 86, was fined for hitting the Hall County Public Defender with his truck and failing to stop, causing serious injuries. Nebraska TV
- ➤ A 17-year-old was stabbed by another teenager amid a feud in a Grand Island convenience store parking lot, leading to a serious injury and the assailant being charged with first-degree assault. Central Nebraska Today
- ➤ A Grand Island woman, Julissa Trevino, pleads not guilty to assaulting a family member with a knife and faces numerous charges, including felonies and misdemeanor child abuse. Central Nebraska Today
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ Nebraska allocates nearly $13 million to 23 housing projects to address affordable housing needs through the Nebraska Affordable Housing Trust Fund. KSNB
- ➤ Target secures a building permit for a new store in Grand Island, part of a $17.5 million project within the over $250 million Conestoga Marketplace development. The Grand Island Independent
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ The Central Nebraska Council of Alcohol and Addictions is launching a new session of Kids Power! on Oct. 21, a free educational program for children 7-11 affected by a loved one's addiction, featuring support, coping strategies, and self-esteem building. The Grand Island Independent
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Hall County, Nebraska, announces a general election on November 5th, 2024, with various offices up for election and information on polling places available at Nebraska Voter Check. The Grand Island Independent
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