Saturday, December 7th, 2024

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Good morning, Grand Island. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 7th of December.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ On the one-year anniversary of Lizbeth Medina's death, her family held a remembrance ceremony in Grand Island and protested for justice in Texas regarding her case. The Grand Island Independent
- ➤ The Grand Island Police Department utilized a grant for proactive overtime to enforce seatbelt usage, leading to 512 traffic stops and various citations during their 'Make it Click' campaign. Central Nebraska Today
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Lucian Martinez was arrested in Grand Island for first-degree sexual assault, terroristic threats, child abuse, and marijuana distribution, based on a teen's report. Nebraska TV
- ➤ A 16-year-old student was arrested for making terroristic threats against staff at Grand Island’s Skills Academy. The Grand Island Independent
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Grand Island Public Schools recommends the closure of Seedling Mile Elementary, citing financial inefficiency and logistical challenges due to its one-unit structure and declining enrollment. The Grand Island Independent
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Nebraska's legislature, dominated by a conservative majority, to address a budget shortfall along with hot-button issues like transgender athletes and lab-grown meat, while emphasizing the need for bipartisan cooperation. Nebraska TV
SPORTS NEWS
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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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