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Lincoln
Saturday, September 20th, 2025
Good morning, Lincoln. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 20th of September.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Lincoln businesses My Sister and Me Vintage Treasures and Neverland Bike Shop hosted an anniversary event on Friday, Sept. 19 and are hosting activities today from 9 a.m. to noon — the free event features food, music, and hands-on activities along the strip. KOLN
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ Nebraska’s unemployment rate stayed at 3.0% in August while the national rate rose to 4.3%—Lincoln’s rate fell to 2.8% with 195,177 people employed, and state labor officials noted record job numbers in Omaha. Some sectors are expected to see job cuts in the coming months as the overall labor market adjusts. Lincoln Journal Star
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ On Friday, the U.S. Department of Transportation awarded a $41 million grant to Lincoln Airport to fund the final phase of reconstructing Runway 18/36—this project supports military missions and the Nebraska National Guard. Nebraska Now
- ➤ Lincoln Airport received a $41 million grant from the U.S. Department of Transportation for its runway project—funds will help the airport upgrade its facilities in the coming months. Lincoln Journal Star
- ➤ Lincoln Airport received a $41 million grant from the Department of Transportation to finish rebuilding Runway 18/36 — a project that supports military missions — and the funds will help Nebraska National Guard operations. KOLN
- ➤ The Lincoln Electric System proposed a 3% rate increase for 2026 on Friday to help cover rising power and transmission costs, which would raise the average residential bill by about $3.22 and include internal budget cuts + a public meeting is scheduled for Oct. 9 with a board vote on Oct. 17 before the proposal goes to the City Council in November. Nebraska Now
- ➤ The Lincoln Electric System has proposed a 3% rate increase in its 2026 budget that would add about $3.22 per month for a typical customer using 1,000 kilowatt-hours. The utility cited rising power costs and transmission expenses—prompting delays or cuts in non-essential projects—and will hold a public meeting on Oct. 9 as the board votes on the plan on Oct. 17 before sending it to the city council. KOLN
- ➤ Nebraska nonprofits are voicing concern over federal plans to collect sensitive personal data from state records. Civic Nebraska warned that the DOJ request for voter details may heighten cybersecurity risks while Nebraska Appleseed said the sharing of SNAP data is unlawful—state officials are now reviewing the matter. KNOP
- ➤ Former state senator Loran Schmit, a strong supporter of rural Nebraska and a pioneer of the state's ethanol industry, died Wednesday at his home in Bellwood at age 96 — he helped pass laws to build highways and promote environmental protections that still benefit the state today. KOLN
- ➤ A recent poll by University of Nebraska Lincoln and Rural Prosperity Nebraska shows rural residents still trust local institutions like schools, libraries, and safety agencies even as fewer rate public safety and K-12 schools highly—though more now have strong trust in the executive branch. Older residents expressed more confidence than younger ones, and a webinar on September 25 will discuss these findings. KOLN
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ The Lincoln-Lancaster County Health Department found Cache Valley virus in mosquitoes collected Friday in Lancaster County—no human cases have been reported—, and it advises residents to use repellent when outdoors. Lincoln Journal Star
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Lincoln East beat Lincoln Southwest 20 to 0 at Seacrest Field on Friday night—Landen Lingenfelter returned an interception for a touchdown that gave his team a 7 point lead. The Spartans have now won three straight games while Southwest remains winless in four contests. Nebraska Now
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Hell on the Hill
9 AM – 2 PM — Arnold Heights Park — Check website for fees — Test your endurance and teamwork on a challenging hill in Lincoln's unique race event.
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Unteachables Tour Live
7-8:30 p.m. — Howler Comedy Club — $1.81 LNK tax + $0.67 ticket service fee — Enjoy laughs from ex-educators turned comedians at this lively comedy night.
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Lincoln High vs. Lincoln Northwest Freshman Football Game
6:30-10:30 p.m. — Union Bank Stadium — Free entry — Catch the excitement as local freshman teams battle it out on the gridiron.
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Nebraska Cornhuskers Women's Soccer vs. Michigan Wolverines
7:05-8:35 p.m. — Barbara Hibner Soccer Stadium — Ticket prices vary — Catch the Cornhuskers in action as they host the Wolverines on the field.
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Learning to Fly - Tom Petty Tribute
8-9:30 p.m. — Bourbon Theatre — Tickets from $33.93 — Experience the timeless music of Tom Petty in a lively tribute show.
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Teen Night at Northeast YMCA
10:30 p.m. — Northeast YMCA — Free entry — Enjoy an evening of basketball, swimming, and games designed for teens ages 11-15.
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Nebraska Cornhuskers Women's Soccer vs. Iowa Hawkeyes
1:05-2:35 p.m. — Barbara Hibner Soccer Stadium — Ticket prices vary — Catch the excitement as the Cornhuskers face off against the Hawkeyes in this thrilling soccer match.
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Fear Factory Live in Concert
6-7:30 p.m. — Bourbon Theatre — Tickets starting at $33.93 — Experience the legendary Fear Factory alongside Butcher Babies and IGNEA in a powerful metal showcase.
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Fall Golf Clinic for Deaf & Hard of Hearing
5:30-7 p.m. — YMCA Youth Sports Administrative Office — Limited participation — Engage in golf with sign language support for young athletes.
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Nebraska Cornhuskers vs. Michigan State Spartans
3-5 p.m. — Memorial Stadium — Ticket prices vary — Witness an exciting college football showdown between the Cornhuskers and Spartans.
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