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Thursday, October 30th, 2025
Good morning, Grand Island. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 30th of October.
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ Hy-Vee is making Thanksgiving more affordable by offering a $30 Meal Deal from Nov. 3 to Nov. 26 that includes a whole turkey or turkey breast, dessert and other traditional ingredients to feed up to 6 people—customers can also choose prepared meal packs for parties of 2 to 12 or a gluten-free option and order online or in store. Central Nebraska Today
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Educators Health Alliance will raise insurance premiums by 7.25% for the 2026-27 school year for nearly all school districts in Nebraska, with medical plans up 7.44% and dental plans up 3.17% for active employees and retirees. The group implemented the changes using new pharmacy and cost-management programs—benefit adjustments remain minimal. KSNB
- ➤ Grand Island Public Schools is developing a master facilities plan to prepare for a rise of up to 20,000 residents by 2050 by gathering community input to decide on expanding or renovating schools including a new elementary school in the southwest. Superintendent Matt Fisher said the board will meet in February or March to review feedback - ensuring the district is ready for future growth. Nebraska TV
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ In 2024, Nebraska voters passed initiatives that legalized medical cannabis and created a commission to regulate it, and Gov. Pillen signed the law after legal challenges and commission resignations delayed implementation. The state now uses emergency rules while two licensed cultivators work toward meeting demand—ongoing legal reviews and a pending study could change how the program moves forward. KSNB
- ➤ The Grand Island City Council approved a $13 million bid to upgrade Island Oasis Water Park with new parking, splash pads, a bathhouse, and a putt-putt golf course. Scheele-Kayton Construction from Lincoln will begin work late this year—aiming to make the park more attractive for families. KSNB
- ➤ Grand Island City Council approved a five-year contract with Landscapes Golf Management to operate Jackrabbit Run Golf Course during Tuesday night's meeting—this Lincoln-based company will work on key maintenance and plan future tournaments including a spring event in 2027—officials say the renewal supports ongoing quality improvements. KSNB
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ CHI Health Good Samaritan warned the community to take extra safety steps this Halloween—accident rates rise with pedestrian fatalities jumping 43 percent and children ages 4-8 facing a 10 times higher risk of being hit, so they advised wearing bright costumes, carrying flashlights, and trick-or-treating in groups. Drivers were urged to slow down and avoid distractions to help keep everyone safe. Central Nebraska Today
- ➤ CHI Health urged local residents to take extra precautions for Halloween after reports showed a 43% increase in pedestrian fatalities and children ages four to eight are 10 times more at risk of being hit—over 3,000 Halloween-related ER visits occur each year. Officials advised using reflective tape, wearing bright costumes, and trick-or-treating in groups to help keep everyone safe. Nebraska TV
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Scout Bell and Kaser Johnson were named Platte Valley Auto High Performance Athletes of the Week after strong showings at the NSAA State Cross Country Meet in Kearney. Bell won the Class C Girls Individual title in 19:16.37 and Johnson captured the Class D Boys Individual title in 15:42.48 — he also helped his team win the State Championship. Central Nebraska Today
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