Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 19th of September.
Good morning, Lincoln.
The Mill Coffee & Tea announced its seventh Lincoln location at 27th Street and Highway 2, which will offer a full bar + its first drive-thru service.
Yachtley Crew performed at Lied Center for Performing Arts on Friday night at 7:30 p.m. as part of their Seas The Night Tour — the performance featured tracks from their album including a Diane Warren original.
Nebraska's unemployment rate dropped to 2.8% in August, while Lincoln's rate fell to 2.6% based on unadjusted seasonal data & about 2,000 fewer individuals were unemployed compared to July.
Lincoln Public Schools requested state approval to let local substitute permit holders work past the 90-day limit as the district faces a substitute shortage.
Officials hope this measure will help maintain consistent instruction for students.
Lincoln Electric System is proposing a new budget that may raise rates by roughly 5%—about $4 for an average bill using 1,000 kilowatt-hours.
The nearly $800 million plan will fund wind and solar projects to help serve Lincoln for decades.
Gov. Pillen and Visit Nebraska executive Jenn Gjerde discussed rising tourism and spending during a Friday livestream event, highlighting the impact on Nebraska's economy.
Nebraska DHHS extended its health alert (based on tests showing high toxin levels) for toxic blue-green algae at Big Indian Lake in Gage County and Cub Creek Lake in Jefferson County; the public is advised to avoid lake water with thick algae scum but may still boat and fish.
High school football teams competed in week 4 games; Lincoln Standing Bear beat Lincoln East 14-12 and Lincoln Northeast won 63-10 on Thursday, while Friday saw Lincoln Southeast triumph 41-7 over Lincoln Northwest, sparking local interest in early season scores.
Nebraska improved to 9-0 with a 25-14, 20-25, 25-21, 25-10 win over North Carolina at the Devaney Center Friday night.
Harper Murray led with 12 kills (a season high) and the Huskers will face Florida Gulf Coast on Sunday, Sept. 20 at 12 p.m.
Former head coach Tom Osborne was inducted into the Nebraska Hall of Fame when his bust was unveiled on Sept.
18 in Lincoln & Gov Pillen praised his work with young people, calling him one of the greatest football coaches. His induction honors a lifelong impact on Nebraska sports.
The Lincoln North Star football team rallied in the second half to defeat Omaha Westview 35 to 24 at Union Bank Stadium on Friday, Sept.
18. The win marked their first four straight victories and was powered by quarterback Eli Schafer who launched an 80 yard touchdown pass early in the game.
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