Good morning, Lincoln.

Pepe’s Bistro held a fundraiser Sunday offering a select menu + art sales to support two tenants who lost their homes in a downtown fire, and the sell-out led restaurant owner Pepe Fierro to cancel two additional events since the combined funds and GoFundMe now fully back the efforts.

10/11 News welcomes returning anchor Nathan Brennan, who will co-anchor the 5, 6, and 10 p.m. newscasts starting Jan.

22. His return (after two years in Kansas City) is expected to bring fresh local insight for Lincoln viewers.

On Jan. 11, the Quilted Leaf Quilt Guild showcased nine Quilts of Valor at Wallace American Legion Hall, drawing about 100 local attendees.

The event celebrated community art and craftsmanship.

At Wax Buffalo’s Candle Lab in Lincoln, owner Alicia Reisinger hosts sessions where participants pour 100% soy candles and share in her journey from caring for her daughter to reclaiming creativity (a hobby turned growing business).

Jim Hartung, a legendary gymnastics athlete and longtime coach, passed away at 65.

He led the U.S. team to Olympic gold in 1984 and coached the Huskers to their first four NCAA team titles while earning honors in multiple halls of fame.

Nebraska is set to hire Corey Brown as the new defensive line coach, filling the void after Terry Bradden's departure.

Brown comes from Miami (Ohio) RedHawks and brings Big Ten experience from Rutgers and work with defensive coordinator Rob Aurich.

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.

Sell/Buy Cattle Marketing School

8 a.m. – 5 p.m. — Country Inn & Suites by Radisson — $89 room rate — Learn the ins and outs of cattle marketing strategies during this comprehensive school.