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Lincoln
Wednesday, November 26th, 2025
Good morning, Lincoln. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 26th of November.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ With Thanksgiving two days away, more than 100 volunteers at the Center for People are preparing 2,500 fall food boxes—filled with turkeys, ham, stuffing, corn, and produce—to serve over 300 Lincoln families as food insecurity rises. The annual Fall Food Festival runs Monday and Tuesday, and the initiative highlights community support without expecting anything in return. KOLN
- ➤ The Malone Center announced on Tuesday that $21.6 million has been secured toward its $23.1 million campaign, leaving $1.5 million to complete funding for a new 64,000-square-foot facility that will expand youth, health and family services. Construction, led by Sampson Construction, began just over a year ago and will finish by April — supporting the center’s long-term impact. KOLN
- ➤ Lincoln thrift stores are starting the holiday season by encouraging donations of gently used toys as prices have risen since May — store owners say the effort will help families get affordable options for gifts. Nebraska Now
- ➤ The Lincoln Transportation and Utilities Department announced several downtown street closures for the 17th annual YMCA Turkey Trot tomorrow from 5 a.m. to 11 a.m.—streets such as Seventh, 10th, 12th, 13th, 14th, 16th, Canopy, Q, R, and Vine will have full, lane, or directional closures during the event. Nebraska Now
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Chase Bank opened a new branch near 27th and Superior last week, and Union Bank filed a building permit for a new location in south Lincoln as both banks aimed to meet the city's growing demand—these expansions show ongoing growth in the area. Lincoln Journal Star
- ➤ Lincoln-based startup CompanyCam reached unicorn status after a $415 million late-stage funding round led by B Capital raised its valuation to $2 billion—the largest single equity investment in Nebraska's history. The company plans to hire 50 to 60 more employees next year and expand its AI features to support more contractors. KOLN
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Nebraska Hall of Fame offensive lineman Will Shields was honored Tuesday as Nebraska’s first recipient of the Big Ten’s Dungy-Thompson Humanitarian Award for his work with the Will to Success Foundation—an organization that has aided over 100,000 people since 1993. Nebraska Now
- ➤ On Tuesday, Bishop Neumann defeated Grand Island Central Catholic 35-17 to win the Class C2 state championship under first-year head coach Joe Pavlik—Jack Van Slyke rushed for four touchdowns and 115 yards including two in the fourth quarter, marking the school's first state title since 2003 and avenging last season's loss to Norfolk Catholic. Nebraska Now
- ➤ Nebraska special teams coordinator Mike Ekeler was named as one of 63 nominees for the 2025 Broyles Award for college football’s top assistant coach — his work this season pushed the Huskers into the nation’s top 20 in key special teams metrics. The selection committee will vote on semifinalists before the award is announced live on Feb. 12. Nebraska Now
- ➤ The Nebraska Cornhuskers will play the Iowa Hawkeyes in a Heroes Trophy matchup (Memorial Stadium, Friday at 11 a.m.) as coach Matt Rhule seeks his first win against Iowa, with both previous games ending 13-10. KOLN
- ➤ Nebraska beat Winthrop 80 to 73 at Pinnacle Bank Arena on Tuesday night, with Rienk Mast scoring 31 points and the Huskers extending their unbeaten streak to 11 games— the longest in college basketball. They shot 42% from the floor and 34% from deep as they prepare to face South Carolina Upstate on Saturday. Nebraska Now
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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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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.
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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.
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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.
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Open Coffee Networking
8:00 – 9:30 a.m. — Crescent Moon Coffee — Free entry — Connect over coffee with fellow entrepreneurs and startup enthusiasts.
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