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Lincoln
Tuesday, December 9th, 2025
Good morning, Lincoln. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 9th of December.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Capital Humane Society in Lincoln is cutting adoption fees at the Pieloch Pet Adoption Center by 50% from Tuesday through Dec. 21 — additional fees may apply for rabies and license services. Local residents can check available animals on the humane society’s website. Nebraska Now
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Lincoln Transportation and Utilities announced 25 finalists for its Name That Snowplow contest on Monday, with residents able to vote for the winning name until Dec. 19 & the chosen names set to appear on eight city plows. KOLN
- ➤ The Nebraska Public Service Commission Grain Department debuts at the Nebraska Ag Expo today at Sandhills Global Event Center in Lincoln (9 a.m. to 4 p.m.), where staff will share grain industry insights and offer resources for local producers and dealers. Fox Nebraska
REAL ESTATE NEWS
- ➤ A new Zillow report shows that 36% of Lincoln homes lost value over the past year compared with 53% nationwide; realtor Joanne McCoy of Woods Bros Realty said slower market shifts can be linked to seasonal trends (higher rates are also limiting buyers). Nebraska Now
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ The undefeated Nebraska women’s basketball team was ranked No. 24 in the AP top 25 poll after beating Penn State in its Big Ten opener on Saturday and will try to extend its win streak in a game against Omaha today at Pinnacle Bank Arena. Nebraska Now
- ➤ On Monday, Dec. 8, the 1890 Nebraska Collective told donors it was winding down operations by no longer accepting donations after an NCAA change that lets schools pay athletes directly. Husker Athletic Fund will manage NIL funds, and athletic director Troy Dannen is set to announce next steps soon. Nebraska Now
- ➤ On Dec. 7, Nebraska defeated Creighton 71-50 at Pinnacle Bank Arena as Mast scored 20 points to keep the Huskers unbeaten for 13 games; the team built a double-digit lead early and held off Creighton’s comeback attempts. KFOR
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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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LA REUNION and LA FURIA Concert
8 p.m. — Diamond Palace Banquet Hall — Buy tickets now — Experience the vibrant rhythms of La Reunion Norteña and La Furia Del Bravo in an unforgettable musical journey.
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Lincoln Midwest Ballet's The Nutcracker
2-3:30 p.m. — Lied Center for Performing Arts — Cost info not provided — Experience the magical ballet performance of The Nutcracker by the Lincoln Midwest Ballet.
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Open Coffee at Crescent Moon
8-9:30 a.m. — Crescent Moon Coffee — Free entry — Connect with Lincoln's startup community over coffee and casual conversations.
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Parents Night Out at Cooper YMCA
12 a.m. — Cooper YMCA — Registration required — Kids enjoy fun activities while parents have a night off.
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Riot Ten: House Party 360 Tour
8:00 – 9:30 PM — The Royal Grove — $10 - $30 — Experience an electrifying 360° set with Riot Ten, renowned for his explosive bass music.
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Comedy Night with James Lindsey
8:00-10:30 p.m. — Bourbon Theatre — Tickets from $10 — Enjoy a night of laughs with comedian James Lindsey.
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Snowflake Ball - The Raw Nerve New Year's Eve 2025
7 AM - 12:30 AM — Graduate by Hilton Lincoln — Ticketed event — Celebrate the new year with dinner, dancing, and dessert at the Snowflake Ball.
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