Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 7th of October.
Good morning, Lincoln.
Country singer Chris Stapleton postponed his Lincoln concert at Pinnacle Bank Arena to Oct.
26 after announcing he is battling the flu; ticket holders should contact their point of purchase if they cannot attend the rescheduled date.
At Maxey Elementary School, students enjoyed Apple Crunch Day last Monday by biting into locally sourced apples during National Farm to School Month.
The event celebrated local harvests and supported small farmers, while LPS Director of Nutrition Services (Andrew Ashelford) noted the cafeteria also serves as a classroom.
Seniors Caleb Burnside and Hannah Miller were crowned UNL homecoming royalty at Memorial Stadium after winning an online student vote.
The ceremony celebrated campus spirit and leadership.
The Nebraska State Treasurer’s Office began an eBay auction on Oct.
6 at 8 a.m. that offers diamond rings, collectable coins, jewelry, and trading cards + bids will be accepted for a week while proceeds are recorded in the original owner's name until claimed.
City officials announced Tuesday that KZUM radio will join the future Central Library by moving into a 3,000 sqft studio in the renovated former Southeast Community College Education Square building (1111 O St).
Construction is set to finish in 2028.
Nebraska DHHS announced that the Every Woman Matters Program is celebrating 35 years this October in Lincoln (marking Breast Cancer Awareness Month) by offering preventive health screenings, and it has served over 100,000 women since 1991.
Nebraska's child welfare system sends over half its youth out-of-state for serious mental health care, leaving families with long trips and few visits.
State officials will address (local care challenges) and funding gaps at a Lincoln legislative hearing Friday, Oct. 9.
On Friday, Nebraska athletics inducted seven former Huskers into its hall of fame at Osborne Legacy Complex.
The inductees spoke with media about what being enshrined means, adding to a cherished homecoming week tradition.
Nebraska's Huskers will host No. 7 Indiana Saturday at 11 a.m. after a 48-23 win over Maryland improved the team's record to 5-0 — the first 5-0 start since 2016.
Coordinators Dana Holgorsen and Rob Aurich said they must focus on strong protection and physical defense to overcome Indiana's 21-game winning streak.
Nebraska men's basketball will appear nationally 30 times this season following their Sweet 16 run, with their first game against Michigan State on Jan.
2 at 2:45 p.m. set to air on CBS.
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