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Monday, October 14th, 2024
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Good morning, Lincoln. Here's your local news at a glance for Monday, the 14th of October.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ The Capital Humane Society is requesting nearly triple its previous fees from the city of Lincoln for sheltering stray animals, leading to a one-year interim contract and ongoing negotiations. Lincoln Journal Star
- ➤ Over 1,000 participants and spectators gathered for Lincoln's annual Pumpkin Run, a 1-mile youth fun run celebrated in the Haymarket area. Lincoln Journal Star
- ➤ DAME, a new lesbian-owned lounge in Lincoln, aims to provide a welcoming space for LGBTQ+ individuals and allies with its grand opening on Saturday. Lincoln Journal Star
- ➤ The Lincoln Young Professionals Group honored seven young leaders across various sectors for their contributions to the community at their fifth annual awards ceremony. Lincoln Journal Star
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ A Lincoln apartment building was safely evacuated after a fire, caused by combustible material in a trash chute, was quickly extinguished by local fire crews. Nebraska Now
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Adam Sparks, a former teacher from Nebraska, created the 'Short Answer' app to improve student writing skills, now utilized by over 55,000 students and teachers across 50 states and 10 countries. Lincoln Journal Star
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ A new campaign poll from GOP U.S. Sen. Deb Fischer indicates a close race against nonpartisan Dan Osborn for Nebraska's Senate seat, reflecting a narrower gap than anticipated. Nebraska Examiner
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ The Nebraska Farm Bureau introduced a health plan on Oct. 1, providing various health care benefits without being classified as insurance due to selective applicant approval. Lincoln Journal Star
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Nebraska's football team is ranked 25th in the US LBM Coaches Poll as they prepare to face 16th-ranked Indiana. Nebraska Now
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Preservation Hall Jazz Band: A Celebration of New Orleans Jazz
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KPOP Night at Bourbon Theatre
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YMCA Jr. Huskers Flag Football Tournament 2024
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Understanding Lead and Its Effects
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Halloween in the Haymarket Celebration
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Celebration of Green Day with NOT.GREENDAY
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Rock Cover Night at Tank's
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Shakedown Strings Live Performance at Bodega's Alley
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