Good Day
Grand Island
Wednesday, December 31st, 2025
Good morning, Grand Island. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 31st of December.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Shelters in Grand Island and Hastings report more people seeking warmth as freezing temperatures drive up demand. Services at the Salvation Army and Crossroads Mission Avenue remain open today — officials note that more individuals are coming in for immediate shelter. KSNB
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ After Tyson Foods closed its Lexington plant, local feed lots have shifted shipments to other regional processors as they redirect up to 60,000 cattle, raising transport costs while adjusting beef supply. This change marks a significant shift in central Nebraska's meat processing market. Nebraska TV
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Grand Island Senior High announced its 2026 Athletic Hall of Fame inductees who will be honored during the boys basketball game halftime on Jan. 23 and at a brunch on Jan. 24 (tickets are $25). Central Nebraska Today
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Residents of Phelps County and nearby areas can attend a town hall meeting at 6 p.m. on Jan. 14 at the Phelps County Ag Center in Holdrege to receive updates on the DG Fuels Synthetic Aviation Fuel project (expected to boost local agricultural revenue through feedstock purchases and grower agreements). Nebraska TV
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Grand Island Senior High announced the 2026 Athletic Hall of Fame inductees who will be honored at a boys basketball halftime during the game against Lincoln Southeast on Jan. 23 and a brunch on Jan. 24 at Balz Banquet and Reception Hall in Grand Island. Nebraska TV
- ➤ No. 13 Nebraska men’s basketball beat New Hampshire 86 to 55 at Pinnacle Bank Arena on Tuesday, finishing an undefeated non-conference schedule for the first time since 1928-29. The Huskers are now preparing for a 7 p.m. game Friday against Michigan State. Central Nebraska Today
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