Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 9th of January.
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🏘️ Community
A former LPD staff member who sued the city began her role as community outreach director at CenterPointe on Jan.
8, and her appointment is expected to boost local community engagement.
Local anchor Nathan Brennan will return to 10/11 News on Jan.
22 to co-anchor the 5, 6, and 10 p.m. broadcasts and provide streaming updates on the 1011 NOW app for Lincoln viewers. He previously worked on morning newscasts and in Kansas City and is eager to reconnect with his hometown audience.
Larry the Cable Guy, a Nebraska native, will host the 15th annual Git-R-Done Golf Classic in Lincoln May 31–June 1.
The two-day charity event will feature a gala on Memorial Stadium (with tailgate dinner, auctions, and comedy) and a celebrity golf tournament to raise funds for children and veterans.
📰 Economy
The Nebraska Department of Labor reported that statewide unemployment increased from 2.8% in September to 3% in November 2025.
Lancaster County’s rate rose from 2.7% to 2.9% while the national unemployment moved from 4.3% to 4.6%.
🏛️ Government
Business leaders and state lawmakers gathered at the State Capitol on Jan.
8 to back Legislative Bill 304, which would extend current child care eligibility levels that help nearly 3,000 families + keep employers fully staffed as the raised income eligibility expires in October.
The Nebraska Board of Regents delayed its vote on the $800M deal to let the University of Nebraska buy Clarkson Regional Health’s stake in Nebraska Medicine, rescheduling the meeting to next Thursday — after state senators urged more public review.
Nebraska Medicine has voiced concerns over losing control of its strategy.
🏈 Sports
Nebraska volleyball icon John Cook will talk with the Supernovas on Thursday, Oct.
11 about his new role as co-owner and general manager; the team (15 players including two former Huskers) will play the San Diego Mojo at 7 p.m. at CHI Health Center in Omaha.
Nebraska Wesleyan beat Simpson College 68-57 at Snyder Arena on Wednesday, keeping its American Rivers Conference record perfect at 5-0.
The Prairie Wolves will host Dubuque on Saturday, Jan. 10 at 4 p.m. in a key conference matchup.
🎉 Lincoln Events
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Open Coffee Gathering at Crescent Moon
8-9:30 a.m. — Crescent Moon Coffee — Free entry — Network with local entrepreneurs over coffee and share stories, insights, and connections.
The Hafnicks Live Performance
9 PM — Zoo Bar — $10.00 — Experience the dynamic Blues/Rock cover band, The Hafnicks, bringing infectious energy to Lincoln's live music scene.
Nebraska Cornhuskers Wrestling vs. Northwestern Wildcats
1-3 p.m. — Bob Devaney Sports Center — Ticket info available — Experience the thrill of collegiate wrestling as the Cornhuskers take on the Wildcats.
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