Monday, February 9th, 2026
Good morning, Lincoln. Here's your local news at a glance for Monday, the 9th of February.
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Lincoln Emergency Communications Center is now fully staffed and ready to take emergency calls to improve response times for the community. Officials confirmed the update today as a boost to local emergency services. KNOP
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Sutherland junior Addison Arvdal reached 100 career wins during Saturday's district championship and remains unbeaten since her sophomore season; she will compete at the Nebraska Girls State Wrestling Tournament (Feb. 17-18) in Omaha as she chases back-to-back state titles. KNOP
- ➤ Evie Becher, a Lincoln High junior, notched her 100th pin in a road match against Raymond Central on Jan. 30, setting a Lincoln High record with 115 wins & 102 pins. The NSAA Girls State Wrestling Championships begin Feb. 17. Nebraska Now
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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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