Good morning, Lincoln.

Metro Dining Delivery is closing after 20 years of serving Lincoln residents—its business changed when the pandemic led restaurants to rely on deliveries.

Lincoln native Audrey Eckert finished as a top 30 finalist among more than 120 contestants at the Miss Universe pageant in Thailand (her success highlights local talent).

Nebraska may return over $350M in unused federal broadband funds after state changes to the BEAD program sharply cut the number of eligible locations—leaving many areas without reliable internet.

The plan now favors cheaper options like satellite and fixed wireless over fiber, which experts say may not meet long-term needs.

On November 21, Nebraska won an 86-85 championship game over Kansas State in the Hall of Fame Classic in Kansas City when senior Sam Hoiberg made a free throw with 0.6 seconds left and Pryce Sandfort stopped a final attempt by knocking away the inbounds pass.

The Huskers (6-0) will host Winthrop Tuesday night at 7:30 p.m. at Pinnacle Bank Arena.

Nebraska Volleyball swept Indiana Saturday afternoon to finish 28-0 overall and 18-0 in conference play — clinching the outright Big Ten Title and an automatic NCAA Tournament bid.

Harper Murray led with 11 kills and 6 digs while Virginia Adriano added 9 kills.

The Huskers lost 37–10 to Penn State on Saturday night in Happy Valley, with freshman QB TJ Lateef scoring Nebraska’s only touchdown on an 11-yard run—Emmett Johnson recorded his seventh 100-yard rushing game as the team fell to a 7–4 record and will host Iowa next Friday at 11:00 a.m. at Memorial Stadium.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Santa Fun Run and Walk

10 AM – 4 PM — Fleet Feet — Registration details vary — Celebrate the season by dressing up like Santa and enjoying a fun, casual run or walk.

Python for Scientists Training/Class

All day — National Safety Council - Nebraska Chapter — $2250 — Enhance your Python skills tailored for scientific applications with expert-led instruction.

Connecting USDA Programs to Urban & Small-Scale Farmers

4:30-7 p.m. — Nebraska Extension in Lancaster County — Free entry — Learn about USDA and NRCS programs and resources for farmers and gardeners.