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Voices of Hope in Lincoln is hosting its first Hope on Display event this Thursday to make up for nearly six figures in federal funding cuts amid rising demand for free crisis services.

The nonprofit will also hold October events where community members can donate supplies, gift cards, or volunteer.

Center for People volunteers are preparing for the Tuesday food pantry that serves 2,500 to 3,000 people in one day.

In the first six months of 2026, the nonprofit provided support more than 66,000 times (more than double 2025 totals).

Lincoln-based BasicBlock recently acquired Silicon Valley AI company TrueNorth (with about 15,000 users) to help truck drivers get paid faster.

Campbell’s Nurseries and Garden Centers, a 115-year local family business, will close its Lincoln location on July 2, 2027 as the aging owners plan to retire; longtime customers are saddened while the future use of the property remains uncertain.

Lincoln Electric System has proposed to raise customer bills by 3.5% starting Jan.

1, 2027, which would add about $4 a month for typical use. The LES board will vote on Oct. 16 and public meetings are scheduled for Sept. 29 and Oct. 8 to review the proposal.

Lincoln Mayor Leirion Gaylor Baird announced the Award of Excellence to the Bridges to Careers team that enabled 36 community members to gain work experience in Parks and Recreation + their efforts have enhanced local spaces.

The Nebraska State Treasurer’s Office will hold an online auction on eBay from Oct.

6 to 13 of abandoned safe deposit box contents including a white gold diamond ring, a 14-karat gold purse, and historical coins (items unclaimed for over a decade).

Nebraska Cornhuskers will face Maryland Terrapins in a Big Ten football game on Oct.

3 at Memorial Stadium at 3 p.m., and the matchup will showcase local rivalry & strong conference play.

Nebraska’s Homecoming game against Maryland will be on Saturday, Oct.

3 at 3 p.m. on FS1, as announced by the Big Ten Conference. Nebraska enters the contest 3-0 while Maryland holds a 2-1 record.

Coaches Fred Hoiberg and Amy Williams met with local media on Monday at the Hawks Championship Center ahead of Nebraska’s men's and women's exhibition games in October.

Hoiberg discussed player recovery & team goals while Williams highlighted how new freshmen are boosting team chemistry.

Friday night, Malcolm's Clippers beat Palmyra 42+0 at the Shipyard during Channel 8's Game of the Week, marking their third straight 40+ point win.

In his fourth high school game, middle schooler Gregg Smith scored 4 touchdowns on 158 yards and averaged 22.6 yards per carry.

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