Good Day
Grand Island
Sunday, December 8th, 2024
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Good morning, Grand Island. Here's your local news at a glance for Sunday, the 8th of December.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Grand Island inaugurates New Fire Station #3 to enhance local emergency response capabilities. KSNB
- ➤ Sandy Mead wins a 2024 Cadillac Lyriq Luxury 2 in Heartland United Way's "25 Keys of Christmas Giveaway" event. The Grand Island Independent
- ➤ Grand Island's Fire Station #3 reconstruction is ahead of schedule, promising modern improvements and additional space for firefighters and ambulance services. Central Nebraska Today
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Central Community College celebrated the achievements of alumnus Quinn Webb, athletic director Mary Young, and instructor Jackie Zeckser with awards at the Nebraska Community College Association conference. The Grand Island Independent
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Five Nebraska legislators, including three first-time senators, discussed wide-ranging state challenges at a legislative kickoff event. The Grand Island Independent
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ League One Volleyball-Omaha, featuring four former University of Nebraska-Lincoln players, held a well-attended scrimmage in Grand Island. Central Nebraska Today
- ➤ The Northwest High School Vikings won against the Kearney Catholic High School Stars with a score of 57-43 in a boys basketball game. Central Nebraska Today
- ➤ Northwest High School's boys and girls basketball teams both secured victories in their season openers against Kearney Catholic, with the boys winning 57-43 and the girls 54-24. Central Nebraska Today
- ➤ The Northwest High School Vikings secured a victory against the Kearney Catholic High School Stars with a score of 54-24 in girls basketball. Central Nebraska Today
TRAVEL 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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TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT
Adventure may hurt you, but monotony will kill you.
~ Unknown
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