Good Day
Lincoln
Thursday, February 26th, 2026
Good morning, Lincoln. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 26th of February.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Lincoln's Matt Talbot Kitchen & Outreach, which served over 263,000 meals in 2025 with a 25% increase in onsite service, is seeking volunteer teams to help fight hunger; crews can provide ingredients, donate $300 for meal costs, or supply side dishes (three ways to help) as community need grows. KOLN
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ The Amundsen Research Lab in Lincoln has developed a heat-resistant hop called Margie that is now being grown at local farms and evaluated by craft brewers. The plant may boost Nebraska beer flavors at venues like Corn Coast today. Nebraska Now
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Lincoln 9-year-old JJ Risk, who has autism, is showcasing his Lego mosaics in the Bob Ross America's Most Artistic Kid competition — his art now advances to the second round where the overall winner earns a $20,000 prize. Lincoln Journal Star
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ The Lincoln Board of Education approved a two-year teachers contract on Tuesday — Board President Bob Rauner dissented over rising health insurance costs. Lincoln Journal Star
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Former Nebraska Governor Bob Kerrey resigned from the board of the Lincoln-based clean-energy startup Monolith after questions arose over his ties with Jeffrey Epstein; he said his resignation was meant to protect the company. KFOR
- ➤ New SNAP rules are already affecting over (150,000) recipients by cutting funding and banning junk food as rising grocery prices force some shoppers to adjust their budgets. One local user now pays more out of pocket while Gov. Jim Pillen said the changes aim to promote healthier diets in Nebraska. KOLN
- ➤ A tax incentives measure was heard at the Capitol Wednesday with 11 speakers supporting the Grow the Good Life Act, which is designed to keep high-paying jobs & attract companies amid a merger involving Union Pacific. Lawmakers may adjust fiscal estimates based on recent modifications. Nebraska Examiner
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Brett Maher takes on a new role as Nebraska's special teams coordinator during spring practice in Lincoln. The former Husker kicker from Fremont uses his NFL experience to build on last season's success while evolving the unit for future wins. KNOP
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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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The Rocket Men
2-6 p.m. — Lied Center for Performing Arts — Ticket purchase available — Experience the top concert pick in Lincoln with Angels Theatre Company.
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Harlem Globetrotters Performance
7-8 p.m. — Pinnacle Bank Arena — Tickets from $37 — Experience the entertaining antics and incredible basketball skills of the world-famous Harlem Globetrotters.
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Lincoln Southeast Choir Fundraiser
6-9 p.m. — Zoo Bar — Tickets starting at $23.10 — Enjoy an evening of music and community support for the Lincoln Southeast Choir.
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Acoustic Friday at Saro Cider
5:30-9 p.m. — SARO Cider — Free entry — Start your weekend with live music and locally-made ciders in downtown Lincoln.
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Shakedown Strings Live Performance
9 PM – 3 AM — Zoo Bar — $10 — Experience the vibrant sounds of Shakedown Strings as they celebrate the music of the Grateful Dead with a mix of jazz and improvisational flair.
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TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT
Desire is a contract you make with yourself to be unhappy until you get what you want.
~ Naval Ravikant
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