Good morning, Lincoln.

Lincoln Homeless Coalition is collecting sock donations at Wednesday’s Project Connect event at Pinnacle Bank Arena to help homeless neighbors stay dry amid rains.

The event will offer food, bike repairs, haircuts, and medical care; socks may be dropped off at Region V (3600 Union Drive) or at the arena.

Lincoln Parks and Recreation has rescheduled the tree giveaway at Union Plaza to 5:30 p.m. on Friday, Oct.

2 — the event will coincide with the Hub and Soul concert at the amphitheater.

Farmers in southeast Nebraska are struggling to harvest corn and soybeans today as heavy rains leave fields too wet for machinery — causing delays and increased risks of crop loss from open soybean pods; they expect extra moisture will benefit soil for next season.

Southeast Nebraska farmers report that heavy rains have saturated fields and are delaying harvest as machinery struggles in muddy conditions; growers warn that this short-term challenge may lower yields but will improve soil moisture for next season.

The Norris School District is proposing a 7.2-cent tax levy to raise over $24 million for school repairs after voters rejected a nearly $35 million bond in May.

Some local residents, including a longtime farmer (who has experienced rising property taxes) and an apartment landlord, have voiced concerns as the Lancaster County board will review the proposal on Oct. 20.

The University of Nebraska–Lincoln received a $5M TRIO grant to expand its Talent Search program for low-income and first-generation students from 950 to about 2,000 in Lincoln, Grand Island, Hastings, Lexington and Winnebago, with roughly $1M provided yearly over five years.

The Nebraska State Patrol will honor cancer fighters with pink patches this October — available for $10 at NSP Troop Area offices in Omaha, Lincoln, Norfolk, Grand Island, North Platte and Scottsbluff.

Proceeds support Nebraska’s Hereditary Cancer Foundation.

The Nebraska State Patrol is selling pink patches for $10 at local troop offices in Omaha, Lincoln, Norfolk, Grand Island, North Platte and Scottsbluff for the annual project to honor cancer fighters during Breast Cancer Awareness Month; proceeds support Nebraska’s Hereditary Cancer Foundation. The agency is participating for the ninth year.

Nebraska’s volleyball team faces Wisconsin on Saturday, Oct.

10 at 6 p.m. at John Cook Arena — Bob Devaney Sports Center for a game broadcast on FOX, marking the Huskers’ second FOX match this season after sweeping No. 2 Texas.

Head Coach Matt Rhule said the Huskers need to improve punt distance, ground game efficiency and third quarter execution as they prepare for their Saturday 3 p.m. home game against Maryland at Memorial Stadium.

The undefeated team currently shows strong offensive and defensive stats heading into the Big Ten matchup.

Nebraska running back Vince Genatone scored two touchdowns in a 31–13 win over Michigan State on Saturday night, marking the Huskers' first Big Ten opener win since 2019.

The team will host Maryland at Memorial Stadium on Saturday with kickoff at 3 p.m.

Nebraska and Indiana football teams will face off at Memorial Stadium at 11 a.m. on Oct.

10 (game time confirmed).

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