Good morning, Lincoln.

Lincoln welcomed Nebraska's first Cheba Hut 'Toasted' Subs on Thursday morning at 200 S.

21st St — over 100 customers lined up next to a giant inflatable cup of Kool-Aid. The new shop offers a fresh dining option for local residents.

The Nebraska Cattlemen Disaster Relief Fund will distribute more than $2.2 million raised from over 2,750 donors nationwide to producers recovering from wildfire damage across 25 counties.

The donations will cover agricultural expenses, with the fund closing on Tuesday, Sep. 1.

UNL received an $18 million grant from the NSF to develop the new Atomically Engineered Materials research center, which will unite chemistry & physics researchers to advance future technologies.

University of Nebraska-Lincoln Extension entomologists advise western field growers to scout corn and dry bean crops for bean cutworm damage after high moth flights were reported as of July 24 (in-field scouting is key to matching trap data with crop risk).

Two local educators have been awarded the Nebraska Rural Radio Foundation Scholarship to support their master’s studies.

Katy Denny from Wallace Public Schools and Emily Kammerer of Hershey High School were recognized to help nontraditional students excel in higher education.

USDA Secretary of Agriculture Brooke Rollins approved a drought disaster declaration for 13 counties on Wednesday - extending emergency loan assistance to farmers and bringing drought coverage to 86 counties.

Gov. Pillen said local FSA offices will help those affected.

Cancer Partners of Nebraska is now offering Daraxonrasib, an oral drug that nearly doubles life expectancy for stage 4 pancreatic cancer patients, at the April Sampson Center in Lincoln—announced a week after UNMC unveiled its use—and it is provided free while the company awaits FDA approval.

The Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services launched the RHTP Dashboard today to share key funding details for rural healthcare improvements.

The tool displays award, facility and licence data from the $218.5 million allocation under the Rural Health Transformation Program.

Lincoln-Lancaster County Health Department reported 33 cyclospora cases on Wednesday, with 30 cases acquired in the U.S.; officials are investigating links to contaminated produce and advise residents to wash fruits and vegetables thoroughly.

Those with symptoms are urged to contact a healthcare provider.

The Nebraska volleyball team is the unanimous top pick in the Big Ten Preseason Poll after returning most of last year’s undefeated team.

They held a closed practice at Devaney Center and will open their season Aug. 27 with a four-team tournament in Dallas.

Nebraska football met with reporters at Big Ten Media Days in Chicago to preview the 2026 season as coach Matt Rhule and three players highlighted upcoming changes.

The Huskers, coming off a 7-6 season and Las Vegas Bowl appearance, begin Saturday, Sept. 5 at Memorial Stadium against Ohio.

The College Sports Commission approved $7.5 million in restructured NIL deals for 18 Nebraska football players during Big Ten media days in Chicago.

Athletic director Troy Dannen said players will be paid after fulfilling deal requirements.

Acoustic Jam Session

3-5 p.m. — UNL Glenn Korff School of Music — Free entry — Experience the joy of improvisation with festival artists in a delightful community setting.

The Black Crowes: Southern Hospitality Tour

7:30-11 p.m. — Pinewood Bowl Theater — Tickets available — Experience an electrifying night of rock 'n' roll with The Black Crowes and special guest Southall.