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Grand Island
Friday, October 17th, 2025
Good morning, Grand Island. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 17th of October.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Grand Island Police Department and Fire Department are teaming with emergency responders to host the 2nd-Annual Halloween with Heroes event on Oct. 30 from 6—8 p.m. at the Fonner Park Sheep Barn, where children in costume can enjoy candy, games and meet local first responders. Nebraska TV
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Amy Ruiz, a first-generation college student from Grand Island and UNK senior, leads First-Gen Lopers to give fellow students a welcoming and supportive space at UNK—she also works as The Antelope's advertising manager and will graduate in December before returning to Grand Island to work in graphic design. Her work on campus builds a strong network and shows that hard work creates new opportunities. Central Nebraska Today
- ➤ Grand Island Public Schools is testing two math curriculum pilot programs in elementary schools to choose one that will be used next school year—officials said the decision will guide future math lessons for students. The Grand Island Independent
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ The Grand Island Police Department announced the return of its annual Santa Cop program to provide gifts, food and needed items to families identified through officer interactions during the holiday season (the program now includes a debut parade float at the Harvest of Harmony Parade). Officers and volunteers work together to shop, wrap and deliver presents to local families. Central Nebraska Today
REAL ESTATE NEWS
- ➤ RIZER helped develop Prairie District with Legacy 34 apartments, new housing units along a 22-acre lake, a commercial area, a bike path to Hall County Park and access to Prairie Commons. The design aims to let residents walk to daily amenities and cut car traffic — making life easier in the neighborhood. KSNB
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Today, the Broken Chair Trophy game has Nebraska and Minnesota fans raising funds for good causes as the Team Jack Foundation leads with $16,000 for childhood brain cancer research while Minnesota raises $10,000 for the Minnesota Masonic Children’s Hospital. The teams aim to reach a combined total of $30,000—supporting vital research and honoring Jack Hoffman's legacy. KSNB
- ➤ The Tri-City Storm acquired defenseman Cade Kozak from the Philadelphia Rebels to add strength to their lineup. The left-shot player had five assists in nine games and will suit up tonight with puck drop at 7:05 p.m. in Omaha. Nebraska TV
- ➤ Walnut and Barr Middle Schools celebrated the 100th anniversary of their football game, marking a century of rivalry and tradition—alumni and students honored this milestone in a local commemoration. KSNB
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Jeff Smithart LIVE!
7:30-11:30 p.m. — Bandits Sports Bar — Free entry — Enjoy live music and festivities during the Nebraska vs Minnesota football game.
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Yomo in Concert - Nebraska
8 PM — La Jaula — Ticket info available online — Experience the legendary reggaeton pioneer Yomo live in Grand Island for the first time.
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