Good Day
Lincoln
Saturday, January 24th, 2026
Good morning, Lincoln. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 24th of January.
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ Early Friday, Lincoln Fire and Rescue responded to a 2‑alarm apartment fire near 13th and Washington that injured a firefighter and displaced five residents while a Red Cross team is assisting with relocation + the accidental cooking fire caused $160,000 in damage. KFOR
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ University of Nebraska-Lincoln workers are finishing renovations on the historic Mueller Tower, which is getting new limestone bricks (from the Salem deposit) and steel supports. The work started last May on campus and will finish in April. KOLN
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Lincoln police advise residents to limit outdoor time and use available safety resources as dangerously cold temperatures persist through the weekend. Officers will deploy outreach teams (CenterPointe Street Outreach Team) for welfare checks on unsheltered people while urging calls to 911 for urgent help. KOLN
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Officials detected measles in a wastewater sample from the Theresa Street Water Resource Recovery Facility in Lincoln; local health teams are increasing monitoring to protect public safety. Lincoln Journal Star
- ➤ Lincoln mom Emerald Buhr, 32, has turned her life around after years of addiction and violence and now works as the help center store manager at People’s City Mission. She credits recovery, faith and community support (including being clean since 2020) for breaking the cycle for her children. Nebraska News Service
LIFESTYLE NEWS
- ➤ Jana Duggar and husband Stephen Wissmann welcomed their first baby (a son) on Dec. 30 in Lincoln. Lincoln Journal Star
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Nebraska Volleyball announced Thursday that Jaylen Reyes was promoted to associate head coach after eight seasons as an assistant and recruiting coordinator; he enters his ninth season with the team and is set to continue energizing the Huskers. KNOP
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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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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.
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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.
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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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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.
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2nd Annual Sweetheart Dance
8-11:30 p.m. — Apothecary Lofts & Ridnour Room — Tickets required — Celebrate community spirit with a joyful evening of dancing, desserts, and a silent auction for NAMI Nebraska.
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HYROX Strength Challenge: Nebraska's First Strength-Only Competition
7:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. — BFT Lincoln — $40 per person — Experience Nebraska's inaugural strength-only HYROX event with no running, just pure strength challenges.
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Acoustic Friday at Saro Cider
5:30-9 p.m. — SARO Cider — Enjoy live music — Start your weekend with local acoustic talents while sipping delicious ciders.
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Lincoln Stars vs. Fargo Force
6:05-8:05 p.m. — The Ice Box — Ticket prices vary — Catch an exciting hockey match as the Fargo Force takes on the Lincoln Stars.
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~ Stephen McCranie
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