Good Day
Lincoln
Wednesday, October 8th, 2025
Good morning, Lincoln. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 8th of October.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Uribe Refuse Services workers have seen a spike in loose trash left on curbs in Lincoln because residents are not tying garbage bags properly. Driver Antonio Rodriguez said piles—often seen at the beginning or end of the month when people are moving—cause delays in their collection service. Nebraska Now
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ A combine built in Grand Island won the Coolest Thing Made in Nebraska contest, officials announced Monday at the Manufacturing Summit—over 40,000 votes were cast in three rounds of voting. The machine impressed judges with its large grain tank, fuel efficient engine and new harvesting technology. Nebraska Now
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Tina Turner musical debuts today at the Lied Center — the first stop on its North American tour running through Oct 11 that shows her journey from a small-town start in Tennessee to iconic Las Vegas performances. Nebraska Now
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ The University of Nebraska—Lincoln launched Nebraska's first robotics engineering degree to train students for industry and research. The program, nearly five years in planning, started this fall with a couple dozen students and received a $25 million grant from Heartland Robotics. KOLN
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Mayor Gaylor Baird presented her annual State of the City address Tuesday morning at the Cornhusker Hotel—she said Lincoln has made strides in job training, road repairs, and affordable housing. She detailed that over 1,550 residents benefited from workforce programs, a $144 million street improvement package was approved, and the city is advancing toward its affordable housing goal. KOLN
- ➤ Gov. Jim Pillen on Tuesday announced that Doug Hohbein is now the permanent state fire marshal—Hohbein had served as interim since early March following Scott Cordes' resignation and has been with the agency since 1985. Nebraska Now
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Nebraska Hospital Association reported hospitals are struggling with payment delays, prior authorizations and denials from Medicare Advantage plans—issues that add extra burdens on rural hospitals with tight budgets and limited staff—while urging changes to protect patient care. Nebraska Now
- ➤ Nebraska families are adjusting to new CDC vaccine guidance that urges them to talk with their doctors before getting shots—this change treats COVID-19 vaccination and the standalone chickenpox vaccine for toddlers as personal decisions based on individual health risks. Local healthcare providers say the update aims to clear up confusion and build trust in vaccines. KOLN
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Lincoln High announced that it will forfeit its varsity football game scheduled for Friday against Millard South due to multiple player injuries and other factors, Principal Mark Larson said on Tuesday. The school said the decision will give players extra time to heal and noted that the team is set to play Omaha South on Oct. 17. Nebraska Now
- ➤ On Tuesday, the Nebraska men's and women's basketball teams learned their TV schedules for the 2025 to 2026 season as the Big Ten announced national appearances that include at least 21 spots on BTN and streaming services for the men and 11 on FOX networks for the women. The schedules list game dates, times, opponents and locations such as Pinnacle Bank Arena—ensuring national exposure for the Huskers. Nebraska Now
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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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Nebraska Storytelling Festival
7-9 p.m. — The Scottish Rite Ballroom — $10 cash — Experience true personal stories from across Nebraska on this year's theme, 'Lost and Found'.
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