Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 8th of September.
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🏘️ Community
The Fallbrook YMCA hosted its 10th annual kids triathlon on Labor Day morning to raise funds for its Open Doors Campaign, which improves youth accessibility in the community.
Local competitors swam, biked and ran while 11-year-old Ruby Runge (a participant) finished first in her age group.
Locals gathered at Pioneer’s Park on Monday for Labor Day despite temperatures in the 90s—families enjoyed outdoor activities and the park’s peaceful setting, with the Shriner family noting the day’s promise of ice cream.
💼 Business
Mana Games is moving its board-game café from downtown to a new location at 1400 Pioneers Blvd in south Lincoln in October.
The business will feature a drive-thru and free parking, and further details will be shared soon.
🎭 Culture
Family drama 'Culpability' is the 2026 One Book One Lincoln selection; author Bruce Holsinger will visit Lincoln in October to discuss and sign copies.
🏛️ Government
Lincoln Police Department revealed a new memorial today to honor the seven officers who died in the line of duty (including Investigator Mario Herrera, whose passing is marked six years ago).
The engraved names are featured in marble at the National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial in Washington D.C.
🏈 Sports
On Friday, North Star beat Lincoln Northwest 49+18 as quarterback Eli Schafer threw for 285 yards with three touchdowns.
Schafer enters his junior year after playing behind Penn State commit Tyrell Chatman in 2025.
Competitors have begun training at Lincoln Airport today for the 50th Tire Rack SCCA Solo National Championship & over 1,200 racers will compete this week with champions to be decided on Sept.
11.
Nebraska freshman running back Jamal Rule — who recorded 169 all-purpose yards and three touchdowns — was named Big Ten Conference Freshman of the Week on Sept.
5 after contributing to a 49-21 win over the Ohio Bobcats.
Fans from Nebraska who traveled to Chicago for the Huskers volleyball match at Wrigley Field watched the game suspended when high humidity made the court dangerously slippery (causing repeated delays that added an unexpected twist).
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