Good morning, Lincoln.

Checkerfest grew from a high school project into a local music festival that featured 15 bands on Saturday at Royal Grove, including indoor and outdoor stages.

Organizers added Code Beer as its first sponsor + plan to expand the event's community impact in coming years.

Norris is set to use a new budget plan that requires a homeowner with a $200,000 house to pay $1,653 to cover school repair costs; the district will now fund projects once set for a failed bond.

Further details on alternative funding are under review.

Nebraska voters will decide on a November ballot measure that would amend the state constitution to limit public K-12 and college sports teams to those defined by an athlete’s biological sex.

Fairness for Girls gathered over 138,613 valid signatures, and the Secretary of State will hold public meetings in each congressional district.

Nebraska Cornhuskers will start their season in Las Vegas at the Players Era Volleyball Showcase, facing UNLV at 7 p.m. CT on FS1 and Texas at 2:30 CT on FOX, after a 33-1 season and win at the Spikes Under the Lights tournament (featuring All-Americans Jackson, Murray and Reilly).

Lincoln Lutheran kept its spirit sword trophy after beating Lincoln Christian 28-26 in a tight Week 1 high school football match.

The game featured a narrow second-quarter comeback, while other local contests, such as wins for Lincoln Southwest and Millard West, added early season excitement.