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Lincoln
Thursday, October 9th, 2025
Good morning, Lincoln. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 9th of October.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Lincoln Littles held its annual child care summit yesterday and noted that in 2024 it provided more than $541,000 in tuition assistance for 289 children. The organization warned that if the federal Title 20 subsidy is eliminated, up to 2,500 families could lose child care services + more donations will be needed to bridge the gap. KOLN
- ➤ Project Connect Lincoln held a one-day event at Pinnacle Bank Arena today—bringing nearly 100 organizations together to offer essential services to people at risk of homelessness. Volunteers and navigators helped each participant connect with local resources. Nebraska Now
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Lincoln Electric System is suing WCHE LLC for allegedly damaging its equipment at sites near 70th Street and Saltillo Road, Southwest 36th and West A streets, and Southwest 24th and West A streets—incidents that caused power outages and led to estimated damages of $96,161.87 filed in Lancaster County District Court. KOLN
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ UNL Libraries is expanding access to low-cost course materials so students pay less for textbooks. The program reviewed syllabi in 27 courses this semester and saved students over $3 million — it will expand to all courses to further reduce costs. Nebraska Now
- ➤ This fall, UNL reached its all-time high six-year graduation rate of 67%—a 3% increase from last year. Husker graduates also earned their degrees faster, reflecting the university's renewed focus on improving student support and advising. KOLN
- ➤ Fourth graders from Adams Elementary planted trees at Folsom Park on Wednesday in a joint effort by Lincoln Parks and Recreation, Lincoln Public Schools, and the Arbor Day Foundation—teaching them about environmental stewardship and tree care. The fall event marked the third tree-planting activity for the school and built hands-on learning for the students. Fox Nebraska
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ On Tuesday, the three remaining members of the Medical Cannabis Commission approved licenses for marijuana cultivators in Omaha and Raymond six days after the Oct. 1 deadline — two applications were denied due to widely varying scores. The denied applicants will have 10 days to appeal as the commission plans to review two more applications and hold a public hearing on Oct. 15 at 1 p.m. KNOP
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ The Nebraska swimming and diving teams will face the Minnesota Gophers and South Dakota Coyotes on Friday, Oct. 10 in Minneapolis and compete against the Iowa State Cyclones on Saturday, Oct. 11 in Ames. The Huskers recently won double dual meets at Devaney Natatorium — with top swimmer Gena Jorgenson helping secure wins. Fox Nebraska
- ➤ Nebraska Athletics announced that John Cook Arena will begin a full reseating and parking process on June 8 ahead of the 2026 volleyball season—renovations will change bleachers to chairback seats and remove standing room to boost capacity over 10,000. Season ticket holders may upgrade their membership starting in December, with fans notified in April and the process expected to raise about $8 million in revenue. KNOP
- ➤ Nebraska men's basketball will appear on national TV at least 21 times during the 2025-26 season, with games set to air on FOX, FS1, BTN, Peacock and B1G+ — the FOX regular-season finale against Iowa and a Dec. 7 FS1 matchup being highlights in the schedule. KFOR
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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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NSBA State Marching Festival
8:00 AM - 10:30 PM — Seacrest Field — Admission varies — Experience the rhythm and passion of Nebraska's top marching bands as they compete for the title.
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If you do what is easy, your life will be hard. If you do what is hard, your life will be easy.
~ Les Brown
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