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Community members celebrated progress Tuesday at Lied Center for Performing Arts as the final beam was raised on the $35M expansion project (set to complete fall 2027).

Following a 49-21 win over Ohio, Nebraska coordinators met with players at the Hawks Championship Center to note that penalties hurt scoring — a key focus as they prepare for their game against Bowling Green Saturday at 6 p.m.

Madison Pitsch, 10/11’s lead investigative reporter, has been named Concordia Nebraska’s Young Alumnus of the Year.

She will be honored during homecoming weekend on Sept. 18-19 at Concordia University.

Lincoln Transportation and Utilities completed multiple street and infrastructure projects this summer, including repairs at 14th Street and Oak Creek Bridge and signal pole replacements across neighborhoods (projects began in spring).

The improvements reinforce local travel routes.

Enrollment in the NU system fell 17% to 48,948 students while first-time freshmen increased 2%, as university officials noted a trend of students moving more quickly into the workforce.

The data reflects adjustments in college programs and nationwide trends.

Fans and students at Memorial Stadium were concerned about dangerous heat during Saturday’s Husker football game.

Officials have not yet announced safety measures to address similar conditions for future games.

Lincoln Transportation and Utilities closed two streets for utility work today.

The westbound lanes on A Street between 56th and Eldon Drive are expected to reopen Friday (Sept. 25) and northbound Touzalin Avenue between Adams and Knox is set to reopen tomorrow (Sept. 10) amid possible schedule changes.

Bryan Medical Center received a $750,000 federal grant + will develop a rural family medicine residency program at Crete Area Medical Center in partnership with the Lincoln Medical Education Partnership, with the first class expected in 2029 to help fill rural doctor shortages.