Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 25th of September.
Good morning, Lincoln.
University of Nebraska–Lincoln is beginning a search for its next chancellor, announced by Dr. Gold on Sept.
24. Interim chancellor Katherine S. Ankerson said she will apply, and a national search firm and advisory committee will help gather input through listening sessions this fall before candidate reviews in early 2027.
Today, the University of Nebraska–Lincoln has earned the Carnegie Elective Classification for Sustainability, joining 13 institutions recognized for campuswide environmental work.
The Career Academy has set up a program that helps special education students gain work skills through classroom lessons and child care center placements.
The Lincoln Board of Education approved a $10,000 grant application to support the program and expand it into construction and culinary pathways.
University of Nebraska-Lincoln completed 35 new weather stations with a ribbon cutting ceremony on East Campus.
The new mesonet stations, funded through an Institute of Agriculture and Natural Resources partnership (with the Army Corps of Engineers), will help provide timely weather data for farmers across Nebraska.
Gov. Pillen signed executive orders Thursday to suspend diesel taxes for vehicles transporting seasonal products and to raise weight limits by up to 25% for ag transport vehicles.
The measures aim to ease fuel costs for local farmers amid high prices and wildfire impacts — supporting the state's agricultural workforce.
Lancaster County Engineer Pam Dingman announced that Pine Lake Road from south 112th to south 148th streets was paved and reopened on Sept.
24 because drivers were diverting from traffic on Old Cheney Road, and the $2,046,964 project paid by local property tax included asphalt, erosion control devices, rumble strips + improved shoulders.
State Sen. Jana Hughes and former state Sen. Anna Wishart will present a revised proposal for a sculpture honoring Cameron the Capitol Cat today at 8:30 a.m. in the Lincoln City Council chambers (planned near the state parking lot) with private funding.
No. 1 Nebraska volleyball swept Missouri on Wednesday night at John Cook Arena, winning 25-10, 25-17, 25-14 and completing an 11-0 nonconference run.
The Huskers open Big Ten play today at 7 p.m. against Rutgers — a matchup set to add momentum to their homestand.
Private room karaoke lounge
Help bring Singbang, Lincoln’s first private-room karaoke lounge! 🎤 Back the kickstarter and help turn this dream into a place where Lincoln can sing, laugh, and have an unforgettable night together.
Private room karaoke lounge
Help bring Singbang, Lincoln’s first private-room karaoke lounge! 🎤 Back the kickstarter and help turn this dream into a place where Lincoln can sing, laugh, and have an unforgettable night together.
No new real estate listings today. You can submit one here.
No new job posts today. You can submit one here.
No new community announcements today. You can submit one here.
Stay in the know, Lincoln.
Free, always. No spam. Unsubscribe anytime.