Good morning, Lincoln.

The Community Action Partnership will move the Gathering Place from its longtime site on Goodhue Blvd and E Street to a new facility south of 12th and F Street, requiring $2.5 million for renovations to expand dining space to meet rising demand.

It is set to open by fall.

The Food Bank of Lincoln and Lincoln Public Schools have reopened an emergency pantry to support students and families in need.

The pantry will provide shelf-stable items every Monday, Wednesday and Friday from 3:30 to 5:30 p.m. at Bryan Community School, just south of 48th and O streets, through May.

Local nonprofit Visionary Youth provided free haircuts and backpacks to 2,000 kids on Sunday, Aug.

2 at the College of Hair Design in partnership with Malone Community Center, easing school-start anxieties (they offer year-round support with events like free turkeys and counseling).

Nolan Lemna received a three-year, $200,000 Nebraska Environmental Trust Grant to buy food from local farmers and donate it to Catholic Social Services in Lincoln and Community Action in Kearney, and he will expand the program over the next two years (supporting sustainable agriculture) to serve more families.

The NFIB Small Business Optimism Index rose 2.4 points to 99.8 in July, showing growing confidence among local small business owners planning to hire and invest.

Workforce availability remains the top challenge and lawmakers are urged to create a more supportive environment.

Lincoln’s newest Mexican restaurant will open soon at its familiar location, offering guests a dining experience where every plate tells a story + every visit feels like a celebration.

Jonas Brothers along with musicians Magnus Ferrell and Deleasa will perform at Pinnacle Bank Arena in Lincoln on Dec.

10 this winter, with doors opening at 6 p.m. and the show starting at 7:30 p.m., while tickets go on sale on Friday, Aug. 21 at 10 a.m.

GasBuddy's survey of 146 Lincoln stations shows gas prices have climbed to an average of $3.99 per gallon, up 17.8 cents from last month + $1.13 higher than last year.

The highest and lowest prices were $4.59 and $3.67, respectively.

Fewer young locals are joining corn detasseling, a long-held summer job in Nebraska, as easier retail roles pay comparably — a local contractor noted a drop from 180 to 75 workers.

A 2024 law now tracks local and migrant labor, and future seasons are expected to see smaller crews and reduced acreage.

A new law will make school meals free for qualified Lincoln students this school year, easing cost pressures for families.

Lincoln Public Schools said families must apply annually for reduced-price meals while 24 schools receive free meals under the Community Eligibility Provision (CEP).

First Lady Suzanne Pillen and the Capitol Commission are inviting Nebraskans to donate evergreen trees as centerpieces for holiday celebrations at the Capitol; donated trees should be 20 to 25 ft tall (in good shape with most branches).

Carpet Land Post 500 defeated Midland Post 165 (10-0) on Monday to advance to the American Legion World Series championship and will face Portland for the national title today at 5 p.m. central on ESPNU.

With the season three weeks away, ticket sales are lagging for Nebraska as Memorial Stadium prepares to host its historic sellout games since 1962 — key matchups against Indiana and Ohio State are drawing 10,000 fewer tickets than expected, though fans remain hopeful the tradition will continue on the field.