Good morning, Grand Island.

Identify Studio in Grand Island offered free haircuts at its first Christmas Charity event to spread mental health awareness and support community wellbeing.

The American Legion Auxiliary provided a holiday gift shop for veterans at Grand Island and Omaha VA hospitals to pick out Christmas presents for their families.

Nebraska's AG Mike Hilgers discusses a healthcare data breach, Be The Light Foundation celebrates its Winter Festival, a local barbershop provides free holiday haircuts, and a Hastings native faces health challenges.

The Be The Light Foundation's 3rd annual Winter Festival in Grand Island aimed to merge festive fun with raising mental health and suicide prevention awareness.

The Grand Island Police Department is investigating a burglary where various items and cash were stolen from a residence on Dec.

13.

Nebraska's Attorney General has sued Change Healthcare for a data breach affecting potentially over a million Nebraskans, citing major security lapses and harm to the state's healthcare system.

Dave Behle of Dawson Public Power was awarded the Good Neighbor Award by the Nebraska Rural Electric Association for his contributions to economic development and support of rural entrepreneurs in Nebraska.

The Grand Island Area Economic Development Corporation and the Grand Island Chamber of Commerce are merging under one roof to enhance community collaboration and promote economic growth.

The Grand Island Public Schools Board of Education unanimously approved a one-year contract for Superintendent Matt Fisher, effective July 1, 2025, with a salary of $284,625.

The Greater Grand Island Community Foundation has launched its scholarship program for the 2024-2025 cycle, offering 100 opportunities across various fields to support students at different educational stages.