Good Day
Lincoln
Monday, October 6th, 2025
Good morning, Lincoln. Here's your local news at a glance for Monday, the 6th of October.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ MADD organized its annual Nebraska Walk around Holmes Lake on Sunday to raise funds and support for families impacted by impaired driving—hundreds of locals joined the event along Memory Mile honoring loved ones lost. KOLN
- ➤ A Lincoln restaurant, MōMō Pizzeria and Ristorante near 84th Street and Pioneers Boulevard, held a fundraiser on Sept. 28 — Pooches on the Patio — and donated $16,500 to Capital Humane Society to help hundreds of pets. Nebraska Now
- ➤ Nebraska now has only 81 pay phones left, found in hospitals, airports, and small-town stores, and maintained under a 1968 law — which requires one phone per municipality — even as most people use cellphones. KNOP
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Lincoln is highlighting 12 sites that are known for eerie legends and ghostly sounds as locals experience spooky sightings during this fall season—details show these spots have been part of local lore for years. The report invites residents to learn more about these gloomy places that are stirring interest in community history. Lincoln Journal Star
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ Nebraska soybean farmers have few markets as China—the top buyer—stopped buying crops amid the trade war, leaving many to seek new buyers. They now face the challenge of finding markets quickly to sell their harvest. Lincoln Journal Star
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Lincoln Pius X broke ground on a $28.7 million project on Sunday to improve its learning, sports, and chapel facilities. The school will add a new learning center, athletic facility, and renovated chapel — a plan backed by Bishop James Conley and boosted by an enrollment increase of about 30 students. Nebraska Now
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ On Saturday, Nebraska earned its first conference win by beating Michigan State 38-27, with running back Emmett Johnson scoring three touchdowns and safety DeShon Singleton making two key interceptions—turning the tide in the game. The Huskers improved to 4-1 on the season and will travel to Maryland next week for their first Big Ten road trip at 2:30 p.m. on BTN. KFOR
- ➤ Lincoln golf courses Holmes and Pioneers are planned for upgrades—Holmes is slated for a $1.9M irrigation system replacement and Pioneers will receive a facelift to its cart path—as interest in the sport grows. Lincoln Journal Star
- ➤ Foreign exchange students attended Saturday’s Nebraska football game at Memorial Stadium—about 200 joined the crowd, with many watching a game for the first time while the program seeks more host families for future seasons. KOLN
- ➤ The Nebraska soccer team took one shot on goal and lost 3-0 to the Northwestern Wildcats on Sunday in Evanston — it will play Purdue on Oct. 9 at Barbara Hibner Stadium at 7:05 p.m. KNOP
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Bruce Katz Performance
5-8 p.m. — Zoo Bar — Call for prices — Enjoy soulful tunes from an award-nominated pianist in a beloved local venue.
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Jeff Richards Live at Howler Comedy Club
6:30-8 p.m. — Howler Comedy Club — Check event page for pricing — Enjoy a night of laughter with the only comic to perform on both MADtv and SNL.
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TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT
The graveyard is the richest place on earth, because it is here that you will find all the hopes and dreams that were never fulfilled.
~ Les Brown
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