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Monday, November 17th, 2025
Good morning, Lincoln. Here's your local news at a glance for Monday, the 17th of November.
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Nebraska football will kick off at 6:00 p.m. Central as they face the Penn State Nittany Lions in State College on Saturday, Nov. 22 — the game will be broadcast on First Alert 6 and follows the Huskers' bye week while Penn State recently beat Michigan State 28-10. KNOP
- ➤ The No. 1 Nebraska volleyball team swept USC with scores of 25-13, 25-16, and 25-20 on Sunday afternoon at the Galen Center—drawing a record crowd of 9,072. The Huskers improved to a 26-0 record and will host Iowa at 7 p.m. on Thursday. KNOP
- ➤ Kip Brigham broke records Friday night by scoring five touchdowns and over 300 scrimmage yards in the semifinal win, and he has totaled 2,571 rushing yards and 50 touchdowns this season while holding the Class C1 record for most points scored—placing him in the top ten nationwide in total touchdowns as he leads Wahoo toward a state championship. The Warriors will play 12-0 Sidney on November 25 at 10:15 a.m. at Memorial Stadium. Nebraska Now
- ➤ Lincoln first responders won the inaugural Hometown Heroes Hockey Faceoff Sunday afternoon when Team 402's Finest beat Siouxland's Bravest by a score of 4 to 2. The event honored local ambassador Isai Soriano who was recently diagnosed with Duchenne muscular dystrophy — funds raised will support First Responders Foundation Lincoln and the Muscular Dystrophy Association. KOLN
- ➤ Nebraska women's basketball beat North Dakota State 82-70 at the Sanford Pentagon (their home arena) on Sunday, led by Amiah Hargrove who scored a team-high 17 points and grabbed seven rebounds. The Huskers improved to 4-0 while NDSU fell to 2-2 as balanced scoring helped Nebraska overcome an early deficit. KNOP
- ➤ On Sunday, Nov 16, the Nebraska wrestling team finished fourth among 16 teams at the National Duals in Tulsa—earning $75,000 in prize money. After losing to Ohio State in the semifinals, the team secured two ranked wins before falling to Oklahoma State in the third-place match. KNOP
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Shop the Blocks 2025
4:30-9 p.m. — The Rococo Theatre — Silver tickets $5, Gold tickets $10 — Enjoy a festive shopping spree with discounts, giveaways, and an exciting after party!
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Parents Night Out
12 AM — Cooper YMCA — Cost varies — A fun evening for kids with activities while parents enjoy a night out.
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Nebraska Jiu-Jitsu Championship Fall Open 2025
9 AM – 11 PM — Lincoln Christian School — Registration required — Watch intense Jiu-Jitsu competitions featuring top local athletes.
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Lincoln Stars vs. Tri-City Storm
7:05-8:35 p.m. — Ice Box — Ticket prices vary — Catch the Lincoln Stars take on the Tri-City Storm in an exciting live hockey match.
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Live Music at Saro Cider
5:30-7:30 p.m. — SARO Cider — Free entry — Enjoy a chic atmosphere with casual music and craft drinks.
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Lincoln Stars vs. Omaha Lancers
6:05-7:35 p.m. — The Ice Box — Ticket prices vary — Watch a thrilling USHL matchup as the Lincoln Stars take on the Omaha Lancers.
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Backhand Blue, Jiblets, Chasing Supernovas
6-8:30 p.m. — Bourbon Theatre — Tickets from $13.86 — Enjoy a night of live music featuring Backhand Blue, Jiblets, and Chasing Supernovas.
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Open Coffee Networking
8-9:30 a.m. — Crescent Moon Coffee — Free entry — Connect over coffee and share insights with fellow entrepreneurs in Lincoln's startup community.
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Acoustic Friday at Saro Cider
5:30-9 p.m. — SARO Cider — Free entry — Enjoy live acoustic music from local artists while sipping on delicious locally-made ciders.
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ATLiens Concert
8:00 – 9:30 p.m. — The Royal Grove — General Admission: $25, VIP Admission: $50 — Experience a mind-bending night of bass and atmospheric sound with the mysterious duo ATLiens.
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