Saturday, November 23rd, 2024

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Good morning, Grand Island. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 23rd of November.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Local veterans in the Grand Island area offer a free hauling service for old metal appliances to fund improvements at Hall County Veterans Park. The Grand Island Independent
- ➤ Grand Island Independent shares a weekly collection of readers' letters, highlighting community opinions and concerns. The Grand Island Independent
- ➤ Heartland United Way is hosting the '25 Keys of Christmas' drawing at GI Express to kick off the holiday season. KSNB
- ➤ The Grand Generation Center in Doniphan is open for indoor dining, offering a diverse menu throughout the week but will be closed for Thanksgiving. The Grand Island Independent
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ The trial of Kelli Lepler, former owner of Monument Advisors charged with 46 counts of theft by deception for not delivering paid headstones, will stay in Hall County despite her request for a venue change due to pretrial publicity. KSNB
- ➤ A woman was arrested in Grand Island for attempting to secure a $40,000 loan using false personal information, including a fraudulent Missouri driver’s license and social security card. Central Nebraska Today
- ➤ A couple in Grand Island, convicted on misdemeanor child abuse charges, failed to improve living conditions for their four young children despite past intervention efforts. KSNB
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Central Community College in Nebraska is ranked as the top two-year college for veterans in the state and second in the nation, offering robust support and resources for military-affiliated students. Central Nebraska Today
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ The Central Platte Natural Resources District (CPNRD) announced election results, board director changes, and various operational updates including the termination of a flood prevention plan due to cost concerns. Central Nebraska Today
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Christina Martinez, a nurse at CHI Health St. Francis, received the DAISY Award for exceptional nursing and compassionate patient care. Central Nebraska Today
SPORTS NEWS
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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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