Good morning, Lincoln.

The Budweiser Clydesdales visited WarHorse Casino (southwest Lincoln) on Friday to support Folds of Honor with a $10,000 donation.

They will head to Wilber today for the annual Czech Festival as part of their nationwide community tour.

Pump and Pantry expands by acquiring 21 former Hy-Vee Fast and Fresh locations across Nebraska, Iowa and Minnesota, adding 420 employees and 11 specialty coffee shops while boosting its commitment to ethanol.

A new store in Lincoln is under construction as the company plans further growth.

Ars Nova, the advanced vocal choir from Lincoln Southeast, will join rock band Foreigner on Aug.

13 at the school to perform one of the group's iconic 1984 hits.

Recent rainfall has improved drought conditions in southeast Nebraska including Lincoln; however, central and northeast parts remain abnormally dry and the Panhandle may see the worst drought conditions in decades as fast runoff and warm nights threaten crops.

Lincoln officials ordered flags lowered today to honor firefighter Nathan Matthews (he died on July 24 after injuries sustained while fighting the Knowles wildfire near the Colorado-Utah border).

Agriculture Chair and Sen. John Boozman will hold a farm bill markup on Thursday, Aug.

6 that may permanently allow refiners to sell E15 gas year-round by loosening ethanol restrictions, a move supported by Sen. Deb Fischer. The proposal could change how fuel is sold in our region.

A UNL engineer created a coin-sized sensor sticker to track gait for early disease detection and is developing its AI model before clinical trials.

Grasshopper Health expects the product on market by 2027, with most insurance covering it — a significant step in affordable care.

Nebraska’s new Medicaid work requirements have caused extended phone wait times, with some calls lasting 90 minutes, and health advocates warn about coverage losses for roughly 200 enrollees starting today.

The changes began for new applicants on May 1, while Dawson County remains exempt due to high unemployment (from a plant closure).

Nebraska has awarded nearly $100 million in federal funds to support rural health care, state officials said — a new online dashboard tracks the figures and awards will continue through Oct.

31.

Maggie and Coby Smallridge faced bidding wars as Nebraska home prices outpaced incomes, leaving many young buyers without affordable starter homes (a trend that has challenged the market since the pandemic).

The College Sports Commission approved $7.5 million in revised NIL deals for 18 Husker football players after addressing concerns about third-party involvement — the athletes will receive full payment once they complete their commitments.

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.