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Lincoln
Saturday, October 18th, 2025
Good morning, Lincoln. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 18th of October.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ On October 17, Regina Bos’s family and missing persons advocates gathered at the state capitol to mark 25 years since she vanished from Duggan’s Pub and to honor her legacy with songs, remembrances, and a plaque placed near the old pub—serving as a call to keep hope alive amid the ongoing search. The event highlighted the pain of the unknown while urging the community to remember those still missing. KOLN
- ➤ Dozens gathered at the state capitol on Friday for Nebraska’s second annual Missing Person’s Day — a gathering that included lawmakers, police and family members like Christina and Eddie Lupin, whose son Chris went missing in 2019. The event, organized by Janell Rap and supported by Sen. Danielle Conrad, urged the public to share small clues that might solve cold cases. Nebraska Now
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Capital Cigar Lounge will celebrate its seventh anniversary on Friday, Oct. 24, 2025, from 6 to 9 p.m. at its Lincoln location. The event will unveil the new Casdagli Private Lounge—the first in the U.S.—and feature international cigar expert Jeremy Casdagli and founder Marko Bilic, with music by local artist Derek D-Luv and food by Mary Ellen's BBQ, hosted by Tony Goins and Austin Hillis. Fox Nebraska
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Lincoln Public Schools is teaming up with Allo to offer free Wi-Fi to participating middle and high school students on their school-issued Chromebooks using nearly 100,000 business and residential access points—ensuring students have secure online access for their studies. Lincoln Journal Star
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ The Nebraska Farm Bureau urged state congressional leaders to approve an aid package for farmers hit by U.S.-China trade tensions. The request calls for fair trade agreements, biofuel support, school milk programs, and improved market protections — steps designed to help cover urgent bills as producers face rising costs and disrupted crop reports. KNOP
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Friday night, Waverly beat Norris 45 to 42 at Viking Stadium when sophomore kicker Landry Maahs made a game-winning field goal — his attempt moved from 29 yards to 24 yards after an offside penalty — as time expired. The win improved Waverly’s record to 8 to 0 while Norris dropped to 7 to 1. KFOR
- ➤ The No. 25 Nebraska football team played Minnesota Friday night at Huntington Bank Stadium with kickoff at 7 p.m. on FOX — they wore pink helmets and cleats for Breast Cancer Awareness. The Huskers came off a narrow win over Maryland that pushed them into the AP Top 25. Nebraska Now
- ➤ The No. 1 Nebraska volleyball team swept the Spartans 25-15, 25-18, 25-20 on Friday night at Michigan State’s Breslin Center before a record crowd of 11,578. The team improved its record to 17-0 overall and will play at Michigan on Sunday at 1 p.m.—continuing its Big Ten Discover Challenge run. KNOP
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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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Mount Marty Lancers vs Nebraska Cornhuskers Women's Basketball Exhibition
1-4 p.m. — Pinnacle Bank Arena — Ticket prices vary — Watch an exciting exhibition match featuring local college basketball teams.
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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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Nebraska Cornhuskers Women's Soccer vs. Michigan State Spartans
12:05-2:05 p.m. — Barbara Hibner Soccer Stadium — Tickets required — Catch the Cornhuskers in action against the Spartans in this exciting soccer showdown.
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Hazzium Live Show
8-9:30 p.m. — Bourbon Theatre — Tickets starting at $10 — Enjoy an electrifying night with Hazzium and friends in a vibrant atmosphere.
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Acoustic Friday at Saro Cider
5:30-9 p.m. — Saro Cider — Free entry — Enjoy live acoustic tunes while savoring Lincoln's best locally-made ciders.
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Ada Lea Live Performance
7-11 p.m. — Reactor — Free entry — Experience the shapely and intuitive songs of Ada Lea in an inviting coffee shop setting.
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Winter Indoor Golf Clinic for K-6th Graders
6:00-6:50 p.m. — YMCA Youth Sports Administrative Office — Registration fee required — Learn golf fundamentals from PGA professionals in a fun indoor setting.
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Lincoln Stars vs. Fargo Force
7:05-8:35 p.m. — Ice Box — Ticket prices vary — Catch an exciting live hockey matchup with the Lincoln Stars taking on the Fargo Force.
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The longer you wait to do something, the more likely you are to find a reason not to do it.
~ James Clear
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