Wednesday, December 18th, 2024

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Good morning, Grand Island. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 18th of December.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Grand Island's economic development and commerce groups unite under one leadership, Seedling Mile Elementary's future to be decided, child vaccination rates decline in Nebraska, and a cooler weather forecast is expected. KSNB
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ A Grand Island man pled not guilty to charges related to attempting to entice a minor via social media, with a trial scheduled for May. KSNB
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ The Grand Island Area Economic Development Corporation and the Grand Island Chamber of Commerce announce a strategic partnership by co-locating to improve community collaboration and economic growth. Central Nebraska Today
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ The Grand Island Public Schools Board of Education unanimously decided to close Seedling Mile Elementary School after the 2025-26 school year, transitioning its students to Dodge Elementary School. Central Nebraska Today
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Hall County Commissioner Gary Quandt addressed concerns over parking space reductions due to courthouse additions, exploring alternative parking solutions to accommodate public and judicial staff needs. The Grand Island Independent
- ➤ State Senators Loren Lippincott and Dan McKeon discuss introducing a 'winner take all' electoral bill, tax structure reform, and other legislative priorities with the Hall County Board of Commissioners. Central Nebraska Today
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Nebraska's Attorney General sues Change Healthcare for a data breach affecting over 575,000 residents, citing poor security and delayed breach notifications that disrupted statewide healthcare services. Nebraska TV
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ The Harlem Globetrotters will perform in Grand Island on March 19, 2025, as part of their World Tour, offering an evening of basketball entertainment at the Heartland Events Center. KSNB
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