Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 21st of October.
Good morning, Grand Island.
Tri-City Food Fight returns from Nov.
1 through Dec. 31 as Hastings Museum, Kearney Archway and Stuhr Museum each host nonperishable food drop-offs for local pantries; the drive marks its 18th year as residents help families facing food insecurity.
BD Medical has announced a $1B investment in Nebraska to strengthen its supply chain.
Governor Ricketts praised the move and said it could boost local healthcare and economic growth.
Hall County Commissioners reviewed community projects including a $1 million grant for Hornady Manufacturing that added jobs and approved permits for recycling and a fountain donation — near the courthouse.
They received an update on Midland Area Agency on Aging funding, which may delay meal services until state reimbursements arrive.
The Nebraska Game and Parks Commission warns drivers to watch for deer during dawn and dusk as crops are harvested and the species becomes more active.
Drivers should slow near woodlots and keep high beams on when no cars are coming — caution helps avoid crashes.
After school today, traffic from Cedar Hollow School is causing a jam on southbound Engleman Road as 20 to 25 vehicles line up to enter the property.
Hall County officials and the school superintendent plan to meet and consider using Wildwood Road entrances to ease congestion.
On Oct. 20, Grand Island/Hall County public safety agencies presented a $1,200 check from Pink Patch Project T-shirt sales (supporting Breast Cancer Awareness Month) to the GRACE Cancer Foundation in Grand Island.
Nebraska high schools updated football stat leaders for passing, rushing and receiving after Week 8, with local and state competitors compared.
The report shows team trends as the final regular season week approaches.
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