Wednesday, November 20th, 2024

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Good morning, Grand Island. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 20th of November.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Kyler Tarwater has been appointed as the new executive director of the Heartland Events Center in Grand Island, with plans to enhance the center's offerings and community engagement. Central Nebraska Today
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ A California woman was arrested for attempting to steal $230,000 in a scam operation involving a fake investment, uncovered by an FBI-led sting at a Nebraska airport. Nebraska TV
- ➤ The Grand Island Police Department is investigating a break-in and theft of construction tools valued at $8,000 from Diamond Engineering's site. Central Nebraska Today
- ➤ Tadashi Kojima, arrested in Grand Island for kidnapping a Utah boy nearly two years ago, has pleaded guilty to a federal child pornography charge. KSNB
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Approximately 140 high school students explored potential manufacturing careers during Grand Island's inaugural Manufacturing Day, connecting education with real-world job opportunities. The Grand Island Independent
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ Grand Island, Nebraska, set a new daily rainfall record on November 18 with 1.46 inches, surpassing the previous record from 2004. Central Nebraska Today
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Nebraska's Attorney General has filed an antitrust lawsuit against major truck manufacturers, accusing them of colluding to reduce the production of diesel trucks in favor of electric models, in alignment with California's environmental mandates. Central Nebraska Today
- ➤ Brad Mellema presented the distribution of the Visitor Improvement Fund, derived from hotel taxes, to the Hall County Board of Commissioners, highlighting major fund allocations including $218,068 to EPIC Discovery Center. Central Nebraska Today
- ➤ Hall County Commissioners were presented a detailed exterior design of the new entrance for the Hall County Courthouse addition by Davis Design. Central Nebraska Today
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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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Exciting Latin Dance Workshops with Christine Hollister
Two engaging Latin dance workshops are hosted by Christine Hollister, suitable for both beginners and experienced dancers.
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Christmas Past & Present Celebration
Experience the charm of Christmas traditions from the 1890s while enjoying modern holiday displays and activities at the Stuhr Museum.
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MWA Grand Island Christmas Chaos Wrestling Event
MWA Christmas Chaos showcases top-tier MWA Pro Wrestling and Lucha Libre entertainment with three championship matches and a Last Man Standing match, benefitting Toys for Tots.
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