Good morning, Lincoln.

Students at Arnold Elementary took part in a color run on Tuesday afternoon organized by the Be the Change Club to promote kindness and respect—school counselor Emma George said it was the first run in five years that helped students learn useful skills.

University of Nebraska–Lincoln engineer Lucia Fernandez-Ballester received a $739,205 NSF CAREER award to study how micro- and nanoplastics are released from polymer materials.

The five-year project will examine polymer processing to create safer materials—while also including outreach to elementary school teachers.

EPA Region 7 is awarding a $1.2 million Brownfields Assessment Grant to the Southeast Nebraska Development District—funding environmental site assessments, cleanup planning and community engagement in Lincoln, Crete, Fairbury, and Nebraska City.

EPA Region 7 Administrator Jim Macy and local leaders will accept the grant at a live event today.

Lincoln Police wages will increase under a contract that raises a new officer's hourly pay to $35.85 and boosts salaries 17% over three years, pending a City Council vote on Oct.

6. The contract has an effective date of Aug. 14—if approved, officers will be back-paid for hours worked since then.

Eleven new dispatchers graduated on Tuesday from the Lincoln Police Department’s emergency communications center after a seven-week training that taught nearly 30 call types, CPR, Narcan, and tourniquet use — marking the largest recruitment class in the department’s history.

More than 100 people attended the ceremony, and officials said the new class will help boost public safety as further training begins on Oct. 9.

At a Lancaster County Board meeting Tuesday, Commissioner Matt Schulte condemned political violence — citing the killings of Charlie Kirk and Melissa Hortman — and urged community leaders and public figures to unite against division.

Retired WNBA star Chamique Holdsclaw will speak about her mental health journey tomorrow at 6:30 p.m. at St. Mark's United Methodist Church — her first visit to Nebraska, with a book signing and a mental health fair hosted by Bryan Health ahead of Mental Illness Awareness Week.

Frustrated Nebraskans testified at a Lincoln Medical Cannabis Commission hearing on Tuesday that the resignations of two commissioners have delayed review of license applications—leaving patients without relief.

The panel has rescheduled evaluations for Oct 7 and will hold another hearing on Oct 15 at 1 p.m. in the Nebraska State Office Building—pushing back the process further.

According to the Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services, mosquitoes are active statewide despite cooler temperatures — tests show pools positive for West Nile, Cache Valley, and Jamestown Canyon viruses — so residents should use repellents, wear long sleeves, and remove standing water.

Nebraska State Patrol is set to honor cancer fighters by offering pink patches this October to raise funds for Nebraska’s Hereditary Cancer Foundation—troopers can buy the $10 patches at NSP offices in Omaha, Lincoln, Norfolk, Grand Island, North Platte and Scottsbluff.

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.

3rd Annual Harvest Music Festival

7 PM - 1 AM — The Royal Grove — General Admission $25, Kids $10 — Enjoy live music while supporting veterans and local students.

Samuel Aaron and Glass Beagle Concert

7:00-8:30 p.m. — Bourbon Theatre — Cost Info Not Provided — Experience a captivating evening with the unique sounds of Glass Beagle live in concert.

Social Cinema Concert

7:30-11:59 p.m. — Duffy's Tavern — $13 ADV | $15 DOS — Local heroes Social Cinema headline a hometown show supporting their friends Sego with special guest Estrogen Projection.

Hispanic Heritage Month 5K

11:30 p.m. – 3:30 a.m. — The Mill at Telegraph — Free entry — Celebrate Hispanic Heritage with a fun 5K run along the scenic trail.