Good Day
Grand Island
Wednesday, December 18th, 2024
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
TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT
I am not afraid of storms, for I am learning how to sail my ship.
~ Louisa May Alcott
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