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Wednesday, September 24th, 2025
Good morning, Lincoln. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 24th of September.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Thousands of children will run in the annual Haymarket Pumpkin Run this weekend plus registration is open until Sunday at $16 per participant. Parents, guardians, siblings and teachers may join the event. Lincoln Journal Star
- ➤ Capital Humane Society will run a 'Fall for a Friend' adoption promotion from Tuesday through Sunday, Sept. 28 — adoption fees for dogs and cats at the Pieloch Pet Adoption Center will be cut by 50% while license and rabies fees may still apply. The center is nearly full so residents are urged to visit soon. KOLN
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Lincoln’s JumpStart Challenge and the 10-Hour Challenge will host a 10-hour startup event at Don't Panic Labs in the Telegraph District this Saturday from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m.—participants can share ideas on topics like artificial intelligence, civic tech and ag tech while winners earn prizes and coaching on Oct. 6. Lincoln Journal Star
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Owner Mike Bretta said his Topper Popper shop was vandalized again on Tuesday when a rock shattered the window, so he added extra cameras and offered a $500 reward to help catch the vandal—hoping to prevent more attacks. Nebraska Now
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Students at Northeast High School learned about engineering at a hands-on event organized by Pacific Engineering and Lincoln Public Schools, sparking interest in aerospace and other STEM careers. The event continues on Thursday, offering more students the chance to interact with engineering professionals—helping them see real-world applications for their studies. Fox Nebraska
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Nebraska Attorney General Mike Hilgers filed a lawsuit against Lorex on Sept. 23 for deceiving customers by marketing cameras with serious security flaws — his suit seeks civil penalties, fees, and an injunction to stop misleading safety claims. KFOR
- ➤ State Auditor Mike Foley released a 24-page report on Tuesday that found duplicate claims and other errors in state spending on applied behavioral analysis services for youths with autism. Requested by DHHS CEO Steve Corsi, the audit revealed documentation gaps and overpayments—indicating a need for tighter controls—to help the department reduce unnecessary costs. Nebraska Examiner
- ➤ Lincoln will pay CenterPointe up to $645K to run its first city-owned permanent supportive housing project for chronically homeless individuals at 810 J St.—the contract starts Oct. 15 and may be renewed for two additional years. The $5.2M project offers 24 studio apartments with full services and will open later this year. Lincoln Journal Star
- ➤ About 200 members of the Nebraska National Guard completed their final parachute jump last Friday at Husker Drop Zone north of Ashland — ending the 2nd Battalion 134th Infantry Regiment’s long tradition of airborne operations that began in 2019. The unit will now perform air assault missions, using rope descents and tail ramp extractions — as the Guard moves away from paratrooper training established since 1985. KOLN
- ➤ U.S. senators failed to pass a funding bill last Friday, which increased the risk of a government shutdown if lawmakers do not reach a compromise by midnight on Sept. 30. Nebraska Sen. Pete Ricketts stressed that a clean bill is needed to keep federal services running—bipartisan negotiation is essential to prevent expensive shutdowns. KNOP
- ➤ Normal Boulevard between 62nd Street and Park Crest Drive is closed today for pavement repairs as part of Lincoln on the Move — the project is set to finish by mid-October. Nebraska Now
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Rudy Sautron led the Nebraska men's golf team to its first title since 2012 at Firethorn Golf Club on Tuesday by finishing with a record 54-hole score of -29 & freshman Caden Mickelson broke a record with his strong finish, helping the team outplay Kansas State and Iowa State before they take a fall break ahead of the Purdue Fall Invitational on Oct. 13–14. Nebraska Now
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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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Jordan Davis Concert
7:00-8:30 p.m. — Pinnacle Bank Arena — Ticket prices vary — Catch Jordan Davis live for an unforgettable night of music in Lincoln.
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