Good morning, Lincoln.

Motorcyclists in Lincoln launched the American Legion’s Legacy Run Sunday morning on a four-day, 1,000-mile ride toward the national convention in Louisville to raise over $1 million for the Veterans and Children’s Foundation, making planned stops in Ames, Muscatine, Missouri, and Illinois.

Lincoln residents can look forward to another solar eclipse later this week after many missed last week’s total event, so check local viewing tips to safely enjoy the spectacle.

On Saturday, hundreds attended the Wordstock festival at Antelope Park where families, local businesses, and volunteers swapped thousands of free books and raised funds for literacy programs (all money raised supports families without book access) as Linked2Literacy plans a larger venue for next year.

Over 200 locals marched 50 miles from the state capitol building to Werner Park in Papillion on Sunday to raise funds and awareness for veterans facing homelessness and mental health challenges.

Volunteers supported the journey as participants completed 22 hours of walking and planned to relax afterward.

LES and Google announced a deal lasting twenty years that could add up to 202 megawatts of solar power to support Google’s Lincoln data center.

The agreement is expected to boost renewable energy in the region.

Downtown businesses are experiencing steep sales declines during ongoing corridor construction, but many expect relief when college students return and Husker football resumes upcoming events.

Business owners (with cautious optimism) hope increased traffic will boost sales in the coming weeks.

Gas prices in Lincoln now average $4.06 per gallon today, according to GasBuddy's weekly report.

The price is up 6 cents from last week and exceeds the national average.

Ten first-year students were chosen from 375 applicants for the 2026-27 Kiewit Scholars cohort at Nebraska’s College of Engineering, and they will receive full-tuition support.

The program aims to nurture local talent for upcoming engineering challenges.

If Congress does not act, Social Security benefits could drop by 24% or about $500 a month by 2032, affecting Nebraska residents who depend on these payments.

Residents should follow federal plans as they may change retirement incomes.

UNO grad Mariana Juarez faces a setback in obtaining a commercial pilot license as immigration officials denied an extension of her temporary work permit this summer—Rep. Bacon’s efforts to change her status were unsuccessful and she will fly to Mexico in early September to continue her training.

No. 18 Alabama beat Nebraska 2-0 at Hibner Stadium on Sunday even though Nebraska outshot Alabama 22-5 and recorded more corner kicks; the Huskers will finish their four-game homestand against the Omaha Mavericks Thursday at 7 p.m.