Good Day
Lincoln
Monday, September 22nd, 2025
Good morning, Lincoln. Here's your local news at a glance for Monday, the 22nd of September.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ On Sunday, girls aged eight to eighteen gained hands-on aviation experience at LNK Airport during Girls in Aviation Day — hosted by the Cornhusker Chapter of Women in Aviation as professionals offered live demonstrations and one-on-one talks to spark career interest. Nebraska Now
- ➤ Memorial Stadium was full on Sunday with high-fives, hugs, and nearly 1,000 guests at Husker Heroes—a free event that allowed people with special needs and their families to meet Nebraska athletes, organized by One Coalition since 2010. KOLN
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Nebraska’s DHHS will take over kinship foster care support from state-contracted providers starting Oct. 1 as part of a cost-cutting plan expected to save more than $10 million a year; providers and watchdogs worry the switch will lower care quality — raising concerns for vulnerable children. Lincoln Journal Star
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Julia Morrison, a 10-year-old Lincoln Husker fan with aplastic anemia, received a bone marrow transplant from donor Erica Brockberg—who came from Michigan—and attended Memorial Stadium on Saturday to urge fans to join the national marrow registry. KOLN
- ➤ Raymond Central first grader Gracie Wolfe has Dravet syndrome and her family uses TikTok to show the effects of the rare disease — the videos have reached millions and helped others understand her challenges. The family carefully monitors Gracie’s seizures during everyday activities to ensure her safety. Lincoln Journal Star
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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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Joey McIntyre Live in Lincoln
7-9:30 p.m. — Bourbon Theatre — Tickets starting at $55 — Enjoy an evening with Joey McIntyre in a vibrant venue with seating options for everyone.
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Otherwise Live Concert
6:30-9:30 p.m. — Bourbon Theatre — Tickets starting at $27.24 — Experience the powerful hard rock vibes of Otherwise as they explore themes of struggle and inner peace through their music.
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