Good morning, Lincoln.

Michaella Kumke, president and CEO of the Food Bank of Lincoln, was named Woman of the Year at the Inspire Awards ceremony held yesterday at Pinnacle Bank Arena—she was honored for her leadership and community service.

Local thrift stores in Lincoln are repurposing donated clothing to keep textile waste from piling up in landfills—helping local charities benefit from extra support.

Cause For Paws and Transformations Thrift Store show how thrifting can make a positive impact on the community.

Tallgrass Energy will soon start its $1.5 billion CO2 pipeline that will carry carbon dioxide from Nebraska and Iowa ethanol plants on a 392-mile route — the project will share an initial $500,000 through a fund that helps more than 230 rural communities.

The project will give over $7 million in 10 years to early childhood centers, elder care, and food pantries while making Nebraska ethanol greener.

Lincoln Board of Education approved a $558.7 million budget and a seven cent drop in the property tax levy at its Tuesday meeting—The new plan increases spending by nearly $20 million for staff raises and growing school programs and will be sent to the Nebraska Auditor’s Office by Sept. 30.

Lincoln Public Schools is preparing for homecoming by adding extra safety measures for athletic events and student activities — they are deploying staff, law enforcement, and emergency plans.

High school students will need to show their IDs, and officials are focusing on clear communication with the community.

Lincoln Public Schools is considering switching from SchoolMessenger to a new cloud-based messaging app—Apptegy to improve school communications.

The district will evaluate a 3-year subscription costing $585,580, with payments made annually from its General Fund, Cooperative Funds, and ESU No. 18 Fund.

Lincoln will officially partner with CenterPointe next week on its first permanent supportive housing facility at the corner of 8th and J streets downtown to help reduce chronic homelessness by offering independent living support—24 single bed apartments, common spaces, and offices for CenterPointe staff. The building broke ground in October 2024 and will have staff in by mid-November with residents moving in at the start of December.

Today, Nebraska State Treasurer Tom Briese spoke on Channel 8 News about NEST529 and the Governor’s declaration of College Savings Month—urging families to use this tax-advantaged plan to help manage rising education costs.

A report from the Nebraska Office of the Inspector General shows that many youths with serious psychiatric needs have been placed in Youth Regional Treatment Centers and even sent to an adult facility in Lincoln—revealing a shortage of specialized services.

Officials said the gap in care has led to more assaults on staff and may force judges to choose adult placements until new options are added.

Nebraska's top volleyball team swept Michigan on Wednesday, September 24th—winning 25-22, 25-10 and 25-13, with Bergen Reilly recording 28 assists, nine digs, five kills and an ace that moved her past her head coach on the assist list in the rally scoring era.

The Huskers will host Maryland on Saturday at 3 p.m. as they continue their unbeaten run.

The Big Ten Conference announced a new in-season volleyball challenge that will start Oct.

1 and include all 18 teams. Nebraska will play Penn State on Oct. 3, Washington on Oct. 10, Michigan State on Oct. 17, Northwestern on Oct. 24 and Wisconsin on Oct. 31 — five games that count toward the final win total.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Lincoln Stars vs. Madison Capitols

7:05-8:35 p.m. — Ice Box — Ticket prices vary — Watch the thrilling matchup between Lincoln Stars and Madison Capitols live on ice.