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Grand Island
Saturday, November 9th, 2024
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Good morning, Grand Island. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 9th of November.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Grand Island announces closures of city departments for Veterans Day, with certain recreational facilities remaining open. Central Nebraska Today
- ➤ Venues on South Locust is offering a traditional Thanksgiving lunch at The Hideout in Grand Island on Nov. 28, 2024, aimed at providing a stress-free holiday meal for the community. Central Nebraska Today
- ➤ The Business Coalition for Veterans, led by Chef Anthony Brando, held an event at the Grand Generation Center in Grand Island to honor local veterans ahead of Veteran's Day. KSNB
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ A pedestrian was hospitalized after being struck by a Union Pacific train in Grand Island on a Friday afternoon. KSNB
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ A Grand Island man pleaded guilty to attempted false swearing in a medical marijuana petitions case and was fined $250, avoiding jail time. KSNB
- ➤ A Grand Island man pleads no contest to felony possession of stolen firearms, with sentencing set for January, following a police investigation into stolen weapons and other items. KSNB
- ➤ In Grand Island, a man was arrested for kidnapping and threatening a woman with a knife, in addition to facing charges related to domestic assault. Central Nebraska Today
- ➤ In Grand Island, Nebraska, Brandon Bahensky, the son of the Hall County jail administrator, has been charged with federal drug and weapons offenses. KSNB
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ Nebraska cities progress in establishing Good Life Districts, leveraging public incentives under new state laws to enhance tourism and create jobs. KSNB
TRAVEL NEWS
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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
Experience a live performance by El Chacal at the Heartland Events Center during the Nebraska State Fair.
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Bookbop: Music and Movement Storytime
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Makano Live Performance in Grand Island, NE
Experience an exciting live music performance by Makano at the 4th St. Banquet in Grand Island.
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Christmas Past & Present at Stuhr Museum
Experience Christmas traditions of the 1890s and modern holiday festivities at the Stuhr Museum, featuring historic decorations, interactions with Father Christmas, and an art exhibit.
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