Good morning, Lincoln.

The National Bobblehead Hall of Fame and Museum announced a Nebraska 'Go Big Red' bobblehead for College Colors Day, priced at $40 with an $8 flat-rate shipping fee; orders will ship in February (limited to 2,026 numbered pieces).

September is National Preparedness Month in Lincoln.

Emergency officials urge residents to build emergency kits and make simple plans (including pet needs) to be self-sufficient for up to three days in case of a disaster.

A Lincoln voter refiled a challenge to a ballot measure limiting school sports to student-athletes’ sex at birth, arguing the object statement (viewed as too vague) misled signers.

Lancaster Judge Lori Maret will rule in writing, and the measure must be certified by Sept. 11 for the Nov. 3 ballot.

Gov. Jim Pillen announced alternate routes for safe and quick travel to Memorial Stadium for tomorrow's Husker football game.

Lincoln Police Department, Lincoln Transportation & Utilities, University of Nebraska-Lincoln and other agencies will coordinate efforts to ease traffic from I-80 with real-time updates.

The Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services detected tick pools with two viruses (Heartland and Bourbon) on Thursday, and local health officials are closely monitoring possible risks.

Bryan Medical Center in Lincoln has received a $750,000 federal grant to build Nebraska’s first rural family medicine residency program.

The hospital will welcome its first residents in 2029 and reach full capacity by 2031 to enhance primary care and maternal health services in rural communities.

Kinkaider Brewing is hosting Oktoberfest events through September into October with kickoff tonight.

The brewery provides water bottles, air conditioning, and shade for Husker fans tailgating before the first home game.

Aaron Pembleton, a former UNL cheerleader, now serves as a UNLPD captain at Memorial Stadium.

He oversees traffic and gate security on game days for more than 85,000 fans (reflecting his deep connection to the electric energy of local game day events).

High school football Week 2 scores show a competitive start as Thursday matchups saw Lincoln Northeast beat Lincoln High 49&0, Millard North defeat Lincoln Standing Bear 28&0, and Elkhorn North win 35&7.

Friday games are scheduled across local schools.

Fred Hoiberg, Nebraska men’s basketball coach, will be a keynote speaker at the Governor’s Summit in Kearney on Sept.

28-29 (he led the Huskers to their first NCAA tournament win last season) while former senator Ben Sasse also headlines, and Gov. Jim Pillen praised his leadership.