Good morning, Lincoln.

A Lincoln couple who owns a coffee shop is credited with sparking District 33's revival by mobilizing community projects and local investments.

Their initiatives are expected to boost neighborhood growth + promote local business in the area.

Lincoln police connected with residents Tuesday at National Night Out through events at Calvert Recreation Center (Henry) and neighborhood watch gatherings to build trust, with officer Jason Hellmuth saying that casual interactions allow residents to see officers as regular people.

Lincoln Children’s Zoo announced (Aug.

6) that Bella the cheetah was euthanized after suffering from age-related chronic health issues and had been a founding member of its Cheetah Chase program while exceeding typical lifespans in human care. Zoo staff say Bella’s legacy will live on in the community.

Lincoln-based Platte Valley was purchased by a strategic buyer yesterday, according to a release from Young Capital Partners.

CEO Terry Young said the transaction will broaden service offerings for insulation and distribution services even though financial terms were not disclosed.

Pentatonix will perform at Pinnacle Bank Arena on Nov.

12 as part of their Christmas in the City Tour — celebrating the deluxe edition release of their new album — with presale tickets available starting Friday, Aug. 14.

Three superintendents from Seward, Norris and Beatrice school districts met today to discuss challenges for the new school year.

They addressed school funding, teacher retention and artificial intelligence in a forum that will air later on Channel 8's morning show.

Nebraska education commissioner said Gov. Pillen’s memo does not affect over $2 billion in school funds but requires the department to trim about $2.3 million from its current budget, and officials will review spending buckets and vacant positions as part of a measured approach.

Officials at the Lincoln-Lancaster County Health Department confirmed on Thursday, Aug.

6 that Nebraska joined the national cyclospora outbreak linked to recalled iceberg lettuce from Taylor Farms de Mexico. Forty-six cases have been reported in Lancaster County since June, with 92 statewide, and more cases may still emerge.

NU Athletics announced on Thursday (Aug.

6) that Nebraska center Justin Evans is on the Rimington Trophy Watch List thanks to performance metrics; he has 31 starts and 38 appearances and will lead an experienced offensive line into fall practice, honoring the legacy of Husker great Dave Rimington.

The Hawks Championship Center hosts free Nebraska Football Fan Day this Saturday from 2 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. at the training center outside Memorial Stadium’s northeast corner, where preselected fans in eighth grade and younger may meet players (limited to one autograph per player).

Nebraska Public Media will televise six volleyball matches this fall, kicking off Sunday, Aug.

16 at 3 p.m. CT with the Nebraska Women’s Volleyball Red-White Scrimmage. The coverage will include Nebraska matchups on Sept. 12 and Sept. 25 and Creighton contests on Oct. 11, Nov. 12, and Nov. 15 online.