Good morning, Lincoln.

United Way will kick off its new campaign with a BBQ on the Bricks on Saturday + the 65-year-old nonprofit works to regain solvency.

Hallam residents are divided over data center proposals as a recent town hall with Monolith and Crusoe raised concerns about rapid changes.

The Village Board will delay its permit vote until late September or early October, while projects like the 2,400-acre Panama Energy Center alter the town’s rural feel.

Nebraska Children and Families Foundation will use a five-year $10M federal grant (its largest literacy boost in recent years) to expand an early literacy program to rural communities; rollout is planned in the coming months.

Lincoln’s Husker Late Night Ride program returns for its first full school year, offering students three $8 Uber vouchers to extend rides across fall and spring and introducing a Husker Share option (the second university to partner with Uber) for verified UNL students.

Attorney General Mike Hilgers launched Parenting in the Digital Age today at the Nebraska State Fair to help parents manage screen time, cyberbullying, and online risks.

The free guide follows his recent settlement with Meta that brought over $200 million to Nebraska.

Hundreds of veterans will receive free dental care at today's Mission of Mercy event at the Army National Guard Titan Readiness Center in Yutan.

Dental Designs will produce over 100 dentures (using a 24-hour process) to restore smiles for eligible veterans.

The Nebraska softball team will host the 2027 Big Ten Tournament at Bowlin Stadium (in Lincoln) from May 12-15.

The Huskers, who won tournaments in 2022 and 2026, are preparing to create an exciting atmosphere for fans.

No. 1 Nebraska volleyball won the inaugural Spikes Under the Lights event on Thursday at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas, defeating Florida and SMU.

They earned $150,000 and will face UNLV on Saturday and Texas on Sunday in Las Vegas.

Nebraska cornerback Danny Odem III, a five star recruit, is one of 37 players on the preseason Shaun Alexander Freshman of the Year Award list announced on Aug.

26. Fourteen semifinalists will be named on Nov. 3, and the winner will be chosen on Dec. 28.