Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 2nd of October.
Good morning, Lincoln.
Historic rainfall forced Lincoln's homeless to evacuate their encampments near creek banks, losing essential belongings.
Barnabas Community held a meal on Thursday at 6 p.m., and it now urges anyone not yet accounted for to contact local human service agencies + seek aid.
The University of Nebraska–Lincoln received a $5M TRIO grant to expand Talent Search services for low-income and first-generation students across Nebraska.
The program expansion will help more students access college opportunities.
The National Endowment for Financial Education announced that Nebraska earned an A in high school financial literacy on Friday, Oct.
2 as part of the 2026 National Report Card, with only 20% of states receiving an A while four states received an F.
Lincoln sixth-grader Zaynab Totou was named a Woman of the Year finalist at Inspire and impressed local CEOs and professionals with her courage.
Her achievement highlights a promising future in the community.
Lincoln Parks and Recreation reports several parks and trails are temporarily closed due to flooding from Sept.
30 storms (including closures at Roper East Park and Billy Wolff Trail). Officials will continue monitoring and update when each facility is safe.
After record rainfall, floodwaters forced residents in Waverly to use a tractor to escape rising water on Waverly Road while farmers moved cattle to safer ground, and soybean fields remain at risk.
Neighbors helped each other as rural roads flooded.
The Wastewater Division of Lincoln Transportation and Utilities temporarily diverted wastewater from the Theresa Street Water Resource Recovery Facility into Salt Creek early Thursday from 1 a.m. to 5 a.m. to prevent flooding risks — residents are advised to steer clear of affected water.
The top-ranked Nebraska volleyball team swept Penn State in its Big Ten road opener on Thursday.
Harper Murray and Andi Jackson posted double-digit kills while Bergen Reilly overcame an early injury scare, and the Huskers improved to a 14-0 record.
The Maryland Terrapins will play in Lincoln following back-to-back losses, including a 54–3 defeat at home to UCLA.
Head coach Mike Locksley and quarterback Malik Washington aim to rebound as they face Nebraska in a series where Nebraska holds a 3–1 advantage.
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