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Lincoln
Tuesday, October 7th, 2025
Good morning, Lincoln. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 7th of October.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ The 2025 Lincoln Corporate Games food drive ended with 32 companies donating 18,569 pounds of food to the Food Bank of Lincoln—this amount is expected to provide 14,100 meals for local families. Omaha Steaks matched every pound donated up to $10,000—doubling the support for hunger relief in the area. Fox Nebraska
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ Sales from a near-record Powerball jackpot run boosted lottery proceeds to more than $14 million this quarter—funds now sent to groups including education, the environment, and the State Fair. KNOP
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ The University of Nebraska-Lincoln’s Innovation Campus celebrated its 10th anniversary with the launch of the new Frontier Tech Lab — a service center for prototyping that opened at an open house Monday and now offers local companies, students, and researchers cost savings of about 70% compared to out-of-state options. The lab, funded by a federal grant nearing expiration, has already taken on more projects than it can finish and doubled its student intern workforce. KOLN
- ➤ Nebraska Extension will offer its popular "Fundamentals of Feeding the Cow" webinar series in November with five sessions held on Monday and Thursday evenings—Nov. 3, 6, 10, 13, and 17—from 7:30 to 8:45 p.m. CT; the $65 fee includes a notebook of resources and registration is due by Oct. 20 for 40 participants. Fox Nebraska
- ➤ On Monday, kindergartners at Maxey Elementary received 24 new Strider bikes donated by TAB Performance and the All Kids Bike Program to learn balance and bike safety. The bikes help children progress to pedals, and P.E. teacher Devin Kosmicki will use them to teach bike and helmet safety. KOLN
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Lincoln Transportation and Utilities announced Monday that paratransit riders can now plan trips up to seven days in advance using the VANLNK mobile app — riders receive confirmation by phone or text and may also reserve rides by calling the Paratransit Office. The service, which offers door-to-door transportation for individuals with disabilities, improves the planning process for its users. KOLN
- ➤ Gov. Jim Pillen said he is open to changing Nebraska’s congressional maps in the middle of the decade even though most lawmakers do not support the idea. He explained that any mid-decade change might face legal challenges—different from his earlier effort to change how electoral votes are awarded. KOLN
- ➤ On October 1st, officials detected two bedbugs on the first and fifth floors of the Nebraska State Office Building in Centennial Mall after a previous case in a nearby office; employees worked from home while exterminators sprayed and steam cleaned the affected areas. Officials said they are monitoring the pest problem closely—ensuring the safety of staff and visitors. KOLN
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ A commission voted unanimously on Sept. 17 to approve a special permit for a facility fighting addiction on a 31-acre property owned by local man Matt Rennerfeldt—his personal tragedy inspires his mission to help others. Lincoln Journal Star
- ➤ During Fire Prevention Week from Oct. 5-11, the American Red Cross of Nebraska urges residents to test their smoke alarms monthly and practice escape plans so they can exit in under two minutes—fire experts say home fires claim seven lives each day in the U.S. The group also advises placing alarms on each level of the home and replacing batteries annually to keep families safe. Fox Nebraska
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Nebraska defensive back DeShon Singleton earned Big Ten Defensive Player of the Week and was named East-West Shrine Bowl Breakout Defensive Player of the Week after he had six tackles + two interceptions in the Huskers’ 38-27 win over Michigan State on Monday. The senior now leads Nebraska’s pass defense and enters Saturday’s Maryland game with 23 tackles to rank second on the team. KNOP
- ➤ Nebraska junior setter Bergen Reilly was named Big Ten Setter of the Week on Monday after she led the top-ranked Huskers to weekend wins over No. 16 Penn State and Rutgers — earning her 11 career awards. KNOP
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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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9th Annual Bark at the Moon Doggie Trick or Treating Event
12-4 p.m. — Paws 4 Fun — Free entry for people, $5 for doggie goodie bags — A howling good time awaits with costume contests, trick-or-treating, and fun activities for dogs and their humans.
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TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT
Time magnifies the margin between success and failure. It will multiply whatever you feed it.
~ James Clear
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