Good morning, Lincoln.

Local couple Dan and Beth Alberts raised over $2,000 through a church fundraiser to stock a Little Free Pantry three times a week for one year (northeast Lincoln), addressing the growing need for food in the area.

The 25th annual Haymarket Pumpkin Run is scheduled for Sunday — thousands of young runners will race 1-mile on Historic Haymarket streets, and registration is still open.

Backswing Brewing Co., which served for over a decade, closed Tuesday due to economic headwinds and a changing beverage market.

The brewery will hold a one-day case sale later this week to sell remaining can inventory — details will appear on its Facebook page.

Diesel prices in Nebraska have surged, with one business reporting an 82% jump that raised weekly fuel costs from about $2,000 to $2,500 to roughly $6,800 to $7,200; local farmers are locking in lower rates as community groups push for more homegrown fuel options.

President Petr Pavel will visit the UNL campus tomorrow to discuss his diplomatic career and share insights on Czech history with students + faculty as part of the fall Czech Studies program.

The Lincoln Board of Education approved a $586.4M budget for Lincoln Public Schools that dropped a levy by a cent and will guide school work for the next year.

Turning Point USA hosted ‘Pick up the Mic’ at UNL today with a large crowd gathered around the tent.

UNL Police & Lincoln Police Department provided heightened security at The Union and on rooftops.

Nebraska regulators dismissed a complaint against Ohio-based The Andersons Inc. after the company provided records showing payment issues were resolved and the Grain Department accepted a stipulated agreement that keeps its Nebraska license in good standing.

The PSC said the agreement ensures compliance with state grain laws.

A Lincoln mom saved her one-month-old son using CPR, prompting Bryan Health to add more infant and child sessions.

The hospital will hold extra classes and offer a CPR video (via the Bryan Baby app) so parents can learn proper techniques.

After schedule changes, Nebraska's 2027 season opener will be held at Arrowhead Stadium in Kansas City on Aug.

27, moving from the originally planned Sept. 11 game at Memorial Stadium in Lincoln. Nebraska will face Miami (Ohio) in the matchup.

Ahead of Saturday’s Big Ten opener at Michigan State, Nebraska coaches and players met at the Hawks Championship Center to discuss extra challenges.

Offensive coordinator Dana Holgorsen noted the Spartans (2-1) have added speed, physicality and discipline, while the Huskers (3-0) are set to play at 4 p.m. CT.

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