Good morning, Lincoln.

Mid-West Slims is opening its third Slim Chickens location today at 2740 N.

83rd St. in Lincoln (near North 84th and Adams streets).

Gas prices in Lincoln rose by 15.8 cents this past week, with the local average at $4.17 per gallon (the national average is $4.25).

Diesel prices have increased in Lincoln as AAA reported the average reached $5.96 per gallon — an increase of $2.55 over last year.

Rising fuel costs may affect local drivers.

AAA data released Monday shows drivers in west-central Nebraska see gas prices swing widely (from under $4 to over $5 across counties).

Lincoln County drivers pay around $4.20, while the state average is $4.09 and the national average is $4.31.

Nebraska’s Workforce Pell Grant Programs, approved by the U.S. Department of Education, will help more people access short-term career training for high-demand jobs, Gov. Jim Pillen said.

The program, launched at Metropolitan Community College in Lincoln in July, meets federal standards (70% completion and job placement rates).

The Lincoln Police Department highlighted its partnership with CenterPointe during National Co-Responder and Crisis Responder Week.

The program, launched March 3, 2025, pairs licensed healthcare professionals with officers for mental health crisis calls and resolved 93% of 589 calls on scene while CenterPointe expects higher call volume in September.

South 48th Street between Cotner Blvd and Sumner Street closes today for major improvements and will remain closed through winter to maintain access to homes and the hospital & Van Dorn Street between Normal Blvd and 70th Street also closes today for repairs set to finish by Sept.

25.

Lancaster County Engineer Pam Dingman has announced an emergency closure of Northwest 112th Street north of Highway 34 due to a failed pipe culvert.

Officials will monitor the road for safety and determine maintenance needs.

On Thursday night, Nebraska Cornhusker volleyball set a new attendance record with 10,497 fans at John Cook Arena (a local venue) during their home opener as they swept New Mexico.

Nebraska sophomore middle blocker Manaia Ogbechie earned Big Ten Player of the Week on Monday — posting 33 kills and 12 blocks in three matches.

She is the first player from Nebraska to win the honor since Andi Jackson in 2025.

Nebraska quarterback Anthony Colandrea was named Big Ten Offensive Player of the Week on Monday after completing 20-of-24 passes for 224 yards and throwing four touchdowns in Saturday’s 56-7 win against Bowling Green.

The Huskers will host North Dakota at 6:15 p.m. on Saturday.

Nebraska sophomore middle blocker Manaia Ogbechie was named Big Ten Player of the Week on Monday after leading the Huskers with 33 kills + 12 blocks against New Mexico, Baylor and Georgia Tech.

It is her first honor and the first for a Nebraska player since Andi Jackson in 2025.

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