Good Day
Lincoln
Saturday, February 7th, 2026
Good morning, Lincoln. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 7th of February.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Lincoln Coffee Month is underway throughout February with deals and promotions at 25 local shops, including New Day Coffee and Smoothies. Participants who check in on a digital passport at 10 or more locations will enter a contest to win $250. KOLN
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Nebraska’s student government partnered with Uber last week to offer free rides for students after dark (9 p.m. to 3 a.m.) within a three-mile radius, using $100,000 from stadium alcohol sales. Vouchers issued until May 10 have shown high usage among riders. Nebraska Now
- ➤ The University of Nebraska Board of Regents approved Katherine Ankerson as interim chancellor on Friday. She takes on the role after Rodney Bennett resigned, and her experience includes serving as executive vice chancellor at UNL (College of Architecture) to help lead the campus forward. Nebraska Now
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ Lincoln Animal Control rescued a beaver near a liquor store on Jan. 24, and Nebraska Wildlife Rehab reported marked improvements after two weeks of care. The animal now rests in a quiet, temperature-controlled space while caregivers monitor its steady recovery (Nebraska Wildlife Rehab). KOLN
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Former Cornhusker Roger Craig was voted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame during NFL Honors in San Francisco and will be inducted in Canton on Aug. 8. He becomes the sixth former Cornhusker to join the Hall. KNOP
- ➤ Lincoln Northeast secured its eighth win of the season with a 74 to 50 victory over Omaha South at the Ed Johnson Gym on Friday night — senior guards Hayden Tenopir and Cole Coffman scored 16 and 15 points as the team rallied from an early deficit. KFOR
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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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Spring Flag Football Preseason Training for Grades 1-6
6-9 p.m. — Park Centers Indoor Facility — Early registration fee applies — Get ready for the spring season with preseason training and a complimentary shirt.
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Ricky Chilton with Steady Wells
9 p.m. — Duffy's Tavern — $12 ADV | $15 DOS — Country rock with a wry smile from a unique artist born in a Ford Bronco.
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Time to Paddy 5k/10k & Lucky 13.1
8-11 a.m. — Holmes Lake Park — Registration fees apply — Kick off the day with a festive run to celebrate St. Patrick's Day in Lincoln.
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