Good morning, Lincoln.

A new program certifies Lincoln employers offering family-friendly benefits—qualified businesses will appear on a public map for families and job seekers seeking supportive work settings.

Farmers in Hamilton County use advanced machines — with satellite navigation and cameras — to harvest corn and soybeans before frost arrives; they will work six days a week until the fields are cleared by Halloween.

The Nebraska Rural Poll shows that 53% of rural Nebraskans say they are better off than five years ago—up from 36% last year—and only 16% say they feel worse.

Younger adults and those with higher incomes are more optimistic about their job and financial security and will discuss these trends during a webinar on Oct. 30.

Lincoln Southeast High School campus supervisor Eric Williams uses a well-mapped system of cameras and walkie-talkies to monitor the building and relay information without alarming students.

He starts his day at 6:30 a.m. and works to keep the school secure during America’s Safe Schools Week.

Community members gathered at Culler Middle School last Thursday night during the Plan Forward Open House to share concerns about Lincoln roads and traffic at 27th and Rokeby, where daily traffic has grown nearly 400% since 2015 with over 12,000 cars and three crashes, including one fatal incident last month. Resident Lyle Hervert asked for stop signs + slower speeds while city officials said they plan to review and improve conditions in the future.

The Lincoln Transportation and Utilities Department announced that portions of northbound 13th Street, 40th Street, and Randolph Street will close on Monday for project work; 13th Street will be closed for streetscape and LES utility work until mid-December while 40th and Randolph Streets close for water main replacement until the end of November—local access will be maintained.

Following an inspection on Monday, the Nebraska Public Service Commission ordered Roberts Seed Inc. to immediately cease all operations after it was found lacking valid licenses for grain dealing and warehousing.

The commission is filing a formal complaint while warning producers that the unlicensed firm is not authorized to handle commodities during harvest season.

Capital Humane Society reported that Zephyr—a rescued puppy from a pumpkin patch—passed her medical test with no issues and gained over 8 pounds in one month.

She visited Arkansas on a family vacation where her playful energy and social behavior showed clear improvement.

Lincoln residents are invited to vote in a poll asking if Nebraska football can defeat Northwestern, and the results will measure local support—KLKN Lincoln Operations wants fans to share their opinion.

The Nebraska women's golf team will finish its fall campaign by competing in a 54-hole tournament — The Clash at Boulder Creek — in Boulder City, Nev. on Oct 27-28.

Hosted by Northern Arizona with a 9 a.m. shotgun start each day, the team is the only Big Ten representative among 17 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.

Open Coffee at Crescent Moon

8:00-9:30 a.m. — Crescent Moon Coffee — Free entry — Connect with the local startup community over coffee and shared stories.

Manic Focus with The Widdler

9:00 PM — The Royal Grove — GA 1: $30.00, GA 2: $35.00 — Experience a night of deep grooves and heavy bass from leading electronic artists.