Good morning, Lincoln.

The new Nebraska Manufacturing Alliance Credential enrolled 50 participants in a statewide, six-month tuition-free program developed by the Nebraska Department of Labor and community colleges.

Students receive stipends during 173 contact hours and seven modules to build their manufacturing skills.

The City of Lincoln acquired 100 acres southwest of Pioneers Park in June to advance the Prairie Corridor project, which will restore 2,000 acres of tallgrass and connect 7,600 acres via a 14.5-mile trail.

The site is expected to open by year end or next spring (plans ongoing).

Lancaster County commissioners awarded four grants to local nonprofits to help residents afford everyday essentials.

The Center for People in Lincoln — serving up to 2,900 daily — received $58,000 to bolster food aid, although it funds only 35% of those in need.

Lincoln-Lancaster County Health Department has reported human cases of West Nile virus in Lancaster County and urged residents to use EPA-registered repellent, limit time outdoors, and wear long sleeves until the first frost—measures intended to reduce risk in mid-to-late summer.

The University of Nebraska challenges Huskers in the We Give Blood competition sponsored by Abbott and the Big Ten Conference to help with the national blood shortage (donations accepted today through Dec.

4). The drive aims to bring the title back to Nebraska.

Lincoln plans to transform a nearly century-old former VA hospital on South 70th Street into 95 affordable apartments for seniors, including studios and one, two and three bedroom units.

The $18 million redevelopment receives funding from private investors, tax credits and proposed tax increment financing, and construction will finish by Oct. 2027.

Troy Dannen said ticket sales for the season opener at Memorial Stadium are moving normally as 1,400 tickets remain for the Sept.

5 game + tickets for the Sept. 12 Bowling Green matchup are available, keeping Nebraska's historic sellout streak alive.

Four Huskers running backs including Mekhi Nelson + Isaiah Mozee, Jamal Rule and Kwinten Ives vie for the starting role as the season opener on Sept.

5 nears in Lincoln. Coach EJ Barthel praises the group, noting they build on Emmett Johnson’s All-American season.

Big Ten officials passed a rule on Tuesday that stops players who declared for the NFL from returning to conference teams.

The decision comes after two former NFL players joined LSU+ sparking questions about college athlete eligibility.