Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 10th of October.
Good morning, Lincoln.
Sam Schreiner, an 18-year-old (born with Down syndrome) enjoyed a surprise limousine ride to Husker festivities at the Bob Devaney Center on Friday after Dream on 3 organized a special send-off with help from family, neighbors, and Herbie Husker in Lincoln.
Nebraska native Kathleen Welch Markel directs Going for Two, a film that revisits the Huskers’ 1983 season and Tom Osborne’s two-point decision through a junior high boy’s eyes.
The film will open in theaters on Friday, Oct. 23 across Nebraska.
Country singer Chase Rice will headline a concert at John Cook Arena on Saturday, Jan.
9 at 7 p.m., marking the first Devaney Center show in 20 years and featuring Josh Ross and Kylie Morgan. Tickets go on sale Tuesday, Oct. 13 (presale at 9 a.m.).
Lincoln Public Schools needs more paraeducators to support teachers and students as staffing gaps persist.
Interested candidates may apply online or attend the Fall Interview Day on Friday, Oct. 16 at Lincoln Northwest High School’s cafeteria.
Senator Pete Ricketts unveiled his Rebuild the American Herd plan Friday morning at Sustainable Beef in North Platte, aiming to rebuild cattle numbers and lower grocery prices by limiting low-quality foreign beef imports & boosting competition among meat processors.
Dr. Oz met with Rep. Adrian Smith at Memorial Community Hospital (Blair) to discuss Nebraska’s $218 million Rural Health Transformation Program aimed at modernizing rural hospital services while local leaders expressed concerns about fund allocation.
Seven-time Olympic medalist Amanda Beard visited Lincoln on Thursday evening at St. Mark’s United Methodist Church & shared her mental health journey to help combat stigma and encourage locals to seek help.
FOX’s Big Noon Kickoff will broadcast live from Meier Commons outside the Student Union at 9:00 a.m. today, leading into Nebraska’s game against Indiana — with free giveaways starting at 7:30 a.m. and appearances by coach Tom Osborne, comedian Larry the Cable Guy, and local volleyball stars.
Lincoln Northeast beat Lincoln North Star 38 to 20 at Seacrest Field on Oct.
8, improving to six wins and one loss. The Rockets aim for a playoff berth pending final games (against Omaha Benson and Lincoln Northwest).
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