Grand Island Local News – Friday, December 20th, 2024

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Friday, December 20th, 2024

COMMUNITY NEWS

➤ The Greater Grand Island Community Foundation distributed over $30,000 in grants to local nonprofits for holiday initiatives. KSNB
➤ The Christmas Cheer fund drive has raised $20,895 towards its $50,000 goal to provide holiday meals for those in need in Hall County. The Grand Island Independent
➤ JBS and its union donated $13,250 to six community programs in Grand Island to support local non-profits and United Way initiatives. The Grand Island Independent
➤ Hot Meals USA plans to provide their annual Christmas meal to residents in the tri-cities area. KSNB

CRIME NEWS

➤ Juan Alvarez was sentenced to 5-10 years in prison for a shooting in Grand Island, involving multiple firearm charges and tampering with evidence. Nebraska TV

ECONOMY NEWS

➤ Grand Island's Good Life District occupation tax generated over $250,000 in its first month, supporting local economic development and infrastructure projects. The Grand Island Independent
➤ New direct flights from Grand Island to Phoenix, Arizona, will be introduced, facilitating easier travel between these destinations. KSNB

GOVERNMENT NEWS

➤ Nebraska is reenrolling and seeking to expand its outreach in the Summer Electronic Benefits Transfer Program for Children in 2025 to provide food aid to families, after Gov. Jim Pillen's initial resistance. The Grand Island Independent

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