Good morning, Lincoln.

After a car crashed into her metaphysical gift shop in Lincoln, Beatrix Mather—who bought the store in January—is repairing the damage and hopes to reopen soon.

Early Monday morning, Honest Abe’s restaurant lost online orders when its Toast system (a service relying on Amazon Web Services) went down due to a major cloud outage, forcing staff to take orders by phone or in person and reducing typical online sales from 30-40 to 10-15 at lunch. The outage disrupted operations for several local businesses and educational institutions.

Big Time Rush will perform at Pinnacle Bank Arena on February 13 during their tour that visits college towns, and tickets will go on sale this Friday, October 24th—local fans can look forward to the band's popular hits from their Nickelodeon show.

The concert is part of their tour in 2026 and highlights their strong following with nearly 2.7 million monthly Spotify listeners.

The University of Nebraska-Lincoln has launched its second well-being investment by awarding Abbott-funded grants to 45 projects representing 44 student groups—using prize money from its Big Ten “We Give Blood” win to reduce event costs and boost campus well-being this fall.

Nebraska’s September tax receipts fell $47 million below projections—a 6.6% shortfall mainly due to a 31% drop in corporate income tax receipts linked to the timing of ImagiNE Act credits.

State officials said fiscal year receipts remain nearly flat and the Economic Forecasting Advisory Board will update the budget deficit on Oct. 31.

State Auditor Mike Foley’s report showed that Nebraska Lottery sales fell by over $36 million last fiscal year, cutting nearly $10 million in funds for programs such as the Environmental Trust, State Fair, and education funds, and he warned that continued increases in casino gambling may lead to further declines.

Memorial Stadium was formally dedicated on Oct.

20, 1923 on the UNL campus—accompanied by a band, parade and speeches held one day before the Huskers met Kansas on the new turf.

Nebraska junior middle blocker Andi Jackson was named Big Ten Defensive Player of the Week on Monday after she helped secure wins at Michigan State and Michigan—she blocked 10 times to keep opponents from scoring more.

At Bowlin Stadium, during the NSAA State Softball Championships, St. Cecilia won a 5 to 4 walk-off and Northwest beat Beatrice 4 to 3 (both on October 20).

Today, Lincoln Southwest’s Silver Hawks claimed their first state title since 2021 by scoring four runs in the third inning to beat Millard North 4 to 2 (Class A final).

Lincoln East senior Hunter Nelson made state history on Oct.

17 at Woods Tennis Center by winning his fourth straight No.1 singles state title, beating second-seeded Lincoln Southeast's Owen Brown 6-0, 6-1. He ended his career 139-0 as he joined Nebraska's top tennis players and helped his team win the Class A title.

After a 24-6 loss to Minnesota last Friday, the Huskers try to bounce back as they host Northwestern at 11 a.m. this Saturday in Lincoln — the Wildcats are on a four-game win streak and head coach Matt Rhule will speak to the media later this week.

The Nebraska Athletic Department announced that the Huskers will kick off their game against Northwestern this Saturday at 11 a.m. on FS1 while the home game with USC on November 1 will start at 6:30 p.m. on NBC — TV start times for the November 8 game at UCLA and the November 22 game at Penn State are still pending and the season finale against Iowa will begin at 11 a.m. on CBS.

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'.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Joslyne DeBonis Standup Comedy Night

8-9:30 p.m. — Backswing Brewing Co. — $15 tickets — Enjoy a night of laughter with local comedian Joslyne DeBonis sharing relatable stories from her life.