Monday, October 7th, 2024

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Good morning, Lincoln. Here's your local news at a glance for Monday, the 7th of October.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Lincoln Electric System and Grand Island Utilities crews successfully returned to Lincoln after aiding power restoration in Georgia post-Hurricane Helene. Lincoln Journal Star
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Nebraska's first-ever Celebration of Books will merge two historic literary events into a singular expansive festival on Oct. 11, featuring panels, competitions, and the One Book One Nebraska awards. Lincoln Journal Star
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ David Russell seeks to leverage his military and business background in his campaign for the District 4 seat on the Lancaster County Board, emphasizing priorities like lowering property taxes and enhancing county services. Lincoln Journal Star
- ➤ Lincoln-Lancaster County Health Department staff will now help county jail inmates apply for Medicaid before their release, leveraging a new state law to connect them with community health services, alongside a significant investment of $65 million in federal and state funds to improve county roads over the next five years. Lincoln Journal Star
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Virtual Incision was honored with the Governor's Bioscience Award for its innovative miniaturized robotic-assisted surgical device, MIRA, enhancing surgical precision and patient care. Lincoln Journal Star
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ The No. 2 Nebraska volleyball team secured their 11th straight victory by defeating the Iowa Hawkeyes with a dominant 3-0 sweep, showcasing a high team performance and individual highlights such as Leyla Blackwell's season-high nine kills. Nebraska Now
- ➤ Nebraska's Board of Regents approved alcohol sales at Husker Athletics events, sparking mixed reactions among fans. Lincoln Journal Star
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Preservation Hall Jazz Band: A Celebration of New Orleans Jazz
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KPOP Night at Bourbon Theatre
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