Good morning, Lincoln.

Lincoln Public Schools reminded athletes and families of heat safety guidelines using a wet bulb globe thermometer that measures temperature, humidity, wind speeds & sunlight to decide when practices should be delayed.

The guidelines, created with experts and used for five years, help keep student athletes safe during extreme heat.

Fitting Futures has given new clothes to nearly 9,000 Lincoln students—helping them gain confidence.

Kelly Lauer started the program after raising her four sons to support local kids in feeling ready for a bright future.

Today, University of Nebraska system President Dr. Jeffery Gold gave the 2026 State of the University address, noting over 11,000 graduates joining the workforce, a new $115 million Rural Health Education Complex in Kearney, expanded rural medical training, and the launch of an AI institute for healthcare and agriculture.

Heat Advisories are in effect across southeastern Nebraska including Lincoln through Saturday evening as feels-like temperatures near 100 to 105 degrees create hazardous conditions; fans attending the Huskers' home opener on Saturday should stay hydrated (dress in light clothing and check on neighbors).

Lincoln Transportation and Utilities has announced closures for portions of A Street and northbound Touzalin Avenue.

A Street will have periodic lane closures for utility work from Tuesday, Sept. 8 until Sept. 25, while Touzalin Avenue will be closed until Sept. 10; residents are advised to use alternate routes.

On Thursday, Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services reported detecting Heartland and Bourbon viruses in ticks collected from Richardson and Sarpy Counties, although no human cases have been reported.

Residents are urged to use EPA-approved insect repellent (following label directions) and protective clothing when outdoors.

Lincoln Fire and Rescue will host its Act of Service Blood Drive on Sept.

11 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Fire Station #1 to honor fallen lives on 9/11, and donors receive a t-shirt as the event partners with Nebraska Community Blood Bank to address a blood shortage.

On Wednesday, Sept. 2, Nebraska swept South Dakota State 25-18, 25-20, 25-15 at First Bank - Trust Arena before setting an SDSU attendance record with 5,113 fans.

The Huskers improved to 3-0 and will face DePaul today and Missouri Sunday in Chicago.

On Sunday, Nebraska soccer ended its nonconference schedule with a draw against Kansas State (a tough opponent), showing it can compete as it readies for Big Ten play.

Coach Walker said the team will use its ten day break to boost scoring before its Sept. 10 match at Hibner Stadium.