Good morning, Lincoln.

Local volunteer fire departments were honored on National Volunteer Firefighters Recognition Day (Tuesday) as helpers responded to emergencies from grass fires to structure fires.

Toby Tobiasson of Hershey said the department is seeking more volunteers to ease busy schedules.

300 students practiced marching + musical drills Tuesday evening at Vine Street Recreation Fields to prepare for the fall football season.

Their week of practice will conclude with an exposition concert Wednesday at 7 p.m. at Memorial Stadium before performing at the first Husker game on Sept. 5.

UNL is finalizing more than a dozen construction projects as students return this week.

Projects include updates to the Westbrook Music Building, Pershing Military and Naval Science Building — work expected to ease campus construction activity as classes progress.

Lincoln Fire and Rescue earned the highest national safety rating Tuesday by receiving an ISO Class 1 score that fewer than one percent of fire departments achieve.

The rating may help lower insurance costs for local homeowners and businesses.

During the Lincoln City Council meeting on Monday, Aug.

17, a proposal to secure the final $152,000 needed to reopen Meadowlane Pool failed on a 3 — 4 vote, with members divided over funding a grant open to nonprofits. Council Member Bowers will introduce one last proposal at the budget hearing on Monday, Aug. 24.

The University of Nebraska–Lincoln’s Center on Children, Families and the Law announced its partnership with Right at Home to help families avoid homelessness by offering flexible financial aid and personalized case management.

It will work with local officials (and national groups) to build a proven prevention system.

The top executive at Warren Memorial Hospital resigned amid allegations of over $38,000 in improper charges + law enforcement is reviewing the case as the former administrator seeks to reimburse the hospital.

Last night in Lincoln, Nebraskans for Medical Marijuana held a public conference to discuss the future of medical cannabis rollout and current access issues (including strict facility rules); state legislation continues without a set timeline.

Carpet Land Post 500 won the American Legion World Series on Tuesday by rallying from a five-run deficit to beat Post 158 Barbers 9+6, marking the first ALWS title for a Nebraska team since 1939.

Cade Anderson’s key home run in the fourth inning helped spark the comeback.

The NSAA rearranged the high school football schedule for this fall to create fair match-ups and reduce forfeits, according to assistant director Nate Neuhaus.

Rising participation numbers mean teams will have a better chance to win.

Carpet Land Rugs of Lincoln East advanced to the national title game after a 10-0, five-inning win over Midland on Monday in Shelby, NC.

They faced Portland Tuesday at 6 p.m. on ESPN-U for the American Legion Baseball World Series crown.