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Grand Island
Friday, November 8th, 2024
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Good morning, Grand Island. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 8th of November.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Sin City Grill in downtown Grand Island has permanently shut down, with the closure announced via Facebook, marking the end of a prominent local eatery since 2010. The Grand Island Independent
- ➤ Grand Island introduces a new street locator tool on its city website to assist with navigation and support potential development. The Grand Island Independent
- ➤ The Grand Island City Council approved a three-year, $80,000 contract with Hoopla to provide the Grand Island Public Library patrons with access to digital rentals, implementing a daily cap to ensure budget sustainability. KSNB
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ A disruptive individual at Westridge Middle School and Skills Academy was detained after assaulting staff and a police officer, prompting an ongoing investigation. The Grand Island Independent
- ➤ A stolen vehicle from Grand Island was recovered in Hastings with the suspect being apprehended; the case continues under investigation. Central Nebraska Today
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Four area groups are set to host a variety of concerts in Grand Island, Wood River, and Central City, offering a range of music from bluegrass to old-time country. The Grand Island Independent
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ A student at Westridge Middle School was handcuffed and detained by police for causing a significant disruption and resisting staff instructions. Central Nebraska Today
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ In the Hall County Weed Board election, all candidates were write-ins due to no one filing by the deadline, with incumbents likely to continue after utilizing the write-in process. The Grand Island Independent
- ➤ The Nebraska State Patrol conducted crash response training for new officers at the Grand Island Training Academy, using dramatizations to simulate real-life accident scenarios. The Grand Island Independent
- ➤ Adams County voters are being prepared for high turnout in the 2024 Election, local weekend activities highlighted, Grand Island’s District 35 senate race awaits final ballot counts, and a Palmer Public Schools bond measure fails. KSNB
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Mark Masters and Short Jake Comedy Show at Arts & Drafts
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El Chacal Live at Heartland Events Center
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Bookbop: Music and Movement Storytime
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Makano Live Performance in Grand Island, NE
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Christmas Past & Present at Stuhr Museum
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