Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 12th of September.
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🏘️ Community
Lincoln's first responders recalled their roles during the 9/11 attacks 25 years ago as they took part in Patriot Day observances Friday at the Veterans Memorial Garden and at Fire Station 1 (18th and Q) where a blood drive was held.
Nebraska communities held Patriot Day ceremonies on Friday to remember 9/11, including Lincoln officials placing a wreath at the Post 9/11 Monument and a stair climb at Memorial Stadium that mirrored the Twin Towers' height.
Attendees shared memories and honored local victims.
First responders + hundreds of locals participated in the annual Memorial Stadium stair climb Friday morning to mark the 25th anniversary of 9/11.
The event brought the community together to remember that day.
Students, veterans and first responders climbed the stairs at Memorial Stadium today to honor those who died on Sept.
11, 2001, marking the 25th anniversary of the attacks.
🌲 Environment
UNL researchers say climate change may have played a part in Nepal's flood two weeks ago — they note that rising temperatures are also causing more hot days in Omaha.
The scientists stress that global changes bring local challenges.
🏈 Sports
Nebraska's top volleyball team opened its home season by sweeping New Mexico 25-12, 25-13 and 25-15 at John Cook Arena (at the Bob Devaney Sports Center) on Sept.
10, drawing a record 10,497 fans.
The top-ranked Nebraska volleyball team swept #20 Baylor 3-0 on Friday, Sept.
11 at Bob Devaney Sports Center in front of over 10,000 fans. Star players Manaia Ogbechie and Harper Murray led the Huskers, and they will host Georgia Tech at 2 p.m. today.
Lincoln Southeast and Lincoln Southwest meet at Seacrest Field on Friday at 7 p.m.—their morning pep rally united students and set the stage for a spirited rivalry.
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