Good Day
Lincoln
Friday, January 2nd, 2026
Good morning, Lincoln. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 2nd of January.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Lincoln’s first baby of 2026 was born at Bryan Medical Center early Thursday, Jan. 1 at 12:21 a.m. Parents Paige and Andrew Petts welcomed their daughter during a delivery led by Dr. Debra Placek (Women’s Health Care Center of Williamsburg); the baby weighed 8 lbs, 7 oz. Nebraska Now
- ➤ On New Year’s Day, Andrew and Paige Petts welcomed their baby girl at Bryan Health, making her the first newborn in 2026 between Lincoln and Omaha (born at 12:21 a.m. weighing 8 lbs, 7 oz). They plan to take her home today. KOLN
- ➤ On New Year’s Eve, Paige Petts walked 28,000 steps to help welcome Lincoln’s first baby of 2026. The couple celebrated the new arrival as they rang in the new year. Lincoln Journal Star
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ Nebraska’s minimum wage increased to $15 an hour on Jan. 1, 2026. The new law aims to lift incomes and support workers across the state. KNOP
- ➤ Nebraska's minimum wage increased to $15 an hour this week as the final step in the voter-approved plan from 2022 was implemented, and local employers and workers now brace for wage changes. Lincoln Journal Star
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ The University of Nebraska Press was established on Jan. 1, 1941. It has grown into a respected publisher of academic and regional works, reflecting a long history in local education. KNOP
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Lincoln fitness experts stress that lasting health comes from sustainable habits rather than relying solely on weight-loss drugs. Good Life Fitness owner Steve Auxier encouraged starting small — like taking walks or weight training twice a week — to boost long-term strength, mobility, and happiness. Nebraska Now
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ On Jan. 1, Nebraska women’s basketball lost 86-76 to No. 14 Iowa at Carver-Hawkeye Arena in Iowa City; Britt Prince led with 27 points and the Huskers will try to bounce back at home against Purdue on Sunday. Nebraska Now
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Acoustic Friday at Saro Cider
5:30-9 p.m. — SARO Cider — Free entry — Enjoy live acoustic music and great cider with friends in downtown Lincoln.
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Weekday Silent Book Club
5:30-7 p.m. — The Mill Coffee & Bistro — Free entry — Engage in a peaceful reading session with fellow book lovers in a cozy cafe setting.
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Friends of Christ Retreat
Friday 7 p.m. — Our Lady of Good Counsel Retreat House — Registration required — A weekend of spiritual renewal and reflection led by Bishop Robert Finn.
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Banda V.S. Norteñas with DJ Mickey
9:00 PM – 2:00 AM — The Royal Grove — Entry from $7 — Enjoy a night of Latin music as Banda and Norteñas battle it out on the dance floor.
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46th Annual Concrete Paving Workshop
7 AM – 12 PM — The Lincoln Marriott Cornhusker Hotel — Registration fee applies — Explore innovative concrete paving practices with industry experts at Nebraska's premier workshop.
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LDCCW Winter Symposium 2026
6 p.m. — Our Lady of Good Counsel Retreat House — Registration required — Engage in thoughtful discussions and fellowship centered on faith and community service.
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We suffer more often in imagination than in reality.
~ Seneca
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