Wednesday, October 16th, 2024

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Good morning, Grand Island. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 16th of October.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ The annual Halloween Express event at Stolley Park Railroad in Grand Island featured costumed riders, spooky decorations, and highlighted redevelopment fundraising efforts. Nebraska TV
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ A former Grand Island firefighter pleaded not guilty to charges of enticement by electronic communication and intentional child abuse, with a trial date yet to be set. KSNB
- ➤ In Grand Island, Dilan Guzman Fontes was arrested for assaulting a woman and attempting to evade police. Central Nebraska Today
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ The GIPS Foundation's Harvest event successfully raised over $138,000 to support Grand Island Public Schools' students and staff with resources for academic and personal growth. Central Nebraska Today
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ The article forecasts potential fire weather conditions for the coming days. KSNB
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Grand Island introduces a WebMap tool enabling residents to check if their homes have lead, non-lead, or unknown service lines, and informs about a 10-year lead replacement program. Central Nebraska Today
- ➤ The Grand Island Police Department will improve its mental health care for officers with a new federal grant. KSNB
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ The Grand Island City Council has approved funding for a water department program aimed at replacing lead or galvanized iron water service lines to improve community health. KSNB
- ➤ Dr. Douglas Kosmicki presents a heart-health session focused on low-carb diets to reduce cardiac risk, free and open to the community in Grand Island. Central Nebraska Today
SPORTS NEWS
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2024 Greater Midwest Super Shoot at Heartland Public Shooting Park
Experience a thrilling competition featuring American, International, Sporting, and Doubles shotgun events at the Greater Midwest Super Shoot.
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Cowboy Action Shooting Competition and Fun Event
Experience an exciting day of cowboy action shooting in a friendly competition at the Heartland Public Shooting Park.
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Prime Time Elementary: Storytelling and Family Reading
Experience storytelling and family engagement as children and their families gather to read and discuss award-winning children’s books in a community setting.
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IMomSoHard Live Show
Experience a night of laughter and relatable motherhood moments with IMomSoHard at the Heartland Events Center.
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Bookbop: Music and Movement Storytime
Experience a delightful music and movement storytime that fosters early literacy through singing, dancing, and engaging stories for children ages 0-5.
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Baby & Toddler Lapsit Storytime
Experience a delightful storytime for children ages 0-2, featuring stories, songs, rhymes, and playtime activities for little ones and their caregivers.
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Chris Janson Live Concert
Experience a night of high-energy entertainment with Platinum-selling artist Chris Janson, a multi-instrumentalist and award-winning singer-songwriter.
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Open Celtic Music Session at Grand Island Library
Experience a lively informal gathering where musicians of all skill levels can play and enjoy Celtic music together.
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Bookbop Music and Movement Storytime
Experience a lively storytime filled with singing, dancing, and stories that fosters early literacy for children aged 0-5.
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Nebraska Wineries Holiday Toast Festival
Experience the second largest gathering of Nebraska wineries, featuring unlimited tastings from various participating wineries.
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