Good Day
Grand Island
Friday, December 13th, 2024
Good morning, Grand Island. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 13th of December.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Grand Island is hosting its first Christmas Light Contest with 26 homes participating, where the public will choose the winner from the top five finalists after a judging period. The Grand Island Independent
- ➤ About 2,800 children were able to choose Christmas toys at a distribution event in Fonner Park, sponsored by Heartland United Way and supported by local volunteers and organizations. Central Nebraska Today
- ➤ Barr Middle School's National Junior Honor Society rallied to collect over 1,100 items for Hope Harbor through their annual 'Be Thankful Challenge' to encourage student engagement in community service and gratitude. Central Nebraska Today
- ➤ The Grand Island Police Department welcomed six new officers, equalling its largest incoming class in decades, and achieving full staff for the first time in years. Central Nebraska Today
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Grand Island Police Department emphasizes the importance of locking vehicles and removing keys to prevent thefts, especially during colder months. KSNB
- ➤ An 82-year-old woman from Grand Island was defrauded out of $20,000 by scammers who falsely informed her of winning money and vehicles. The Grand Island Independent
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Jeff Vyhlidal, a vocal music teacher at Northwest High School, received the 2024 Kim West Dinsdale Excellence in Teaching Award for his positive impact on students and dedication to teaching. The Grand Island Independent
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ The new Fire Station No. 3 in Grand Island is on track to be completed ahead of its July 2025 deadline, enhancing safety and operational capabilities. The Grand Island Independent
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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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~ Winston Churchill
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