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Good morning, Lincoln. Here's your local news at a glance for Monday, the 23rd of September.

COMMUNITY NEWS

  • The Food Bank's Backpack Program, designed to assist students facing food insecurity, marks its 20th anniversary, having served nearly 45,000 students by providing essential food items to support their families.  Lincoln Journal Star

ACCIDENTS NEWS

  • A motorcyclist in Lincoln was severely injured after a collision with a delivery van, with ongoing investigations.  KFOR

CRIME NEWS

  • Lincoln Police arrested 42-year-old Brandon Dierwechter for violating a protection order, following threats about explosives that led to a SWAT response, though no explosives were found.  KOLN

ECONOMY NEWS

  • The Mercantile at Prescott, a new boutique in Lincoln offering local vendors a storefront, opened its regular hours following a soft launch.  Lincoln Journal Star

ENVIRONMENT NEWS

  • Laurie Marker, founder of the Cheetah Conservation Fund, will discuss cheetah conservation and human-wildlife conflict mitigation at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln.  Lincoln Journal Star
  • A federal lawsuit by North Fork Wind against Knox County for changing zoning regulations could significantly impact Nebraska's renewable energy future.  Lincoln Journal Star

GOVERNMENT NEWS

  • Lancaster County is considering a new flag design as part of its rebranding efforts, led by recently hired marketing and outreach coordinator Lauren Farris.  Lincoln Journal Star

HEALTH NEWS

  • The 'Hell on the Hill' event in Lincoln, Nebraska, raised $8,000 for mental health services by challenging participants to run or walk 50 laps indoors due to weather, promoting perseverance and community support.  KOLN

LIFESTYLE NEWS

  • A Nebraskan woman's Mexican street corn Whopper is a finalist in Burger King's Million Dollar Whopper Contest, selected from over a million entries.  Lincoln Journal Star

TECHNOLOGY NEWS

  • Nathan Kolbas, from Lincoln, developed the app 'Tell Me' at age 14, enabling text-to-speech functionality for Android users, now assisting over 100,000 active users worldwide with disabilities to communicate.  Lincoln Journal Star

EVENTS

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  • Sandhills Global Career Information Booth

    Learn about internship and full-time job opportunities with Sandhills Global, a leader in the trucking and technology industries, during this informative session.

    Tue, 9/24/24

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  • HOG Night Out at Vic's Pizza

    Experience a delightful evening of fun and delicious pizza at the Frontier HOG Night Out in Lincoln.

    Wed, 9/25/24

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  • Creature Comforts: Crafting Homes for Wildlife

    Learn to create habitats for frogs and toads while connecting with nature in this engaging family workshop at the library.

    Thu, 9/26/24

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  • Nebraska Cornhuskers Women's Volleyball Match Against UCLA

    Experience thrilling intercollegiate volleyball action as your Nebraska Volleyball Team faces off against UCLA at the Devaney Center.

    Fri, 9/27/24

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  • Disney On Ice: Mickey's Search Party

    Experience an enchanting adventure with Mickey Mouse and friends featuring world-class skating, acrobatics, and thrilling stunts.

    Sat, 9/28/24

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  • Disney On Ice: Mickey's Search Party

    Experience a magical adventure filled with world-class skating, acrobatics, and stunts alongside Mickey Mouse and his friends.

    Sun, 9/29/24

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  • Weekly NA Meetings for Drug Addiction Support

    Experience a supportive environment with weekly meetings focused on helping individuals recover from drug addiction.

    Mon, 9/30/24

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  • Specialized Pickleball Training for Beginners in Lincoln, NE

    Learn the fundamentals of pickleball through three guided sessions covering rules, scoring, and gameplay basics.

    Tue, 10/1/24

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  • People's Career Fair

    Explore various career opportunities and pathways at the People's Career Fair located at the Center for People in Need.

    Wed, 10/2/24

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  • Mary Link - Music and Comedy Performance

    Experience the unique blend of music and comedy with Mary Link, a talented performer known for her work in the duo THE LINKS.

    Thu, 10/3/24

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ANNOUNCEMENTS

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