Good Day
Lincoln
Wednesday, December 10th, 2025
Good morning, Lincoln. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 10th of December.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ A report from Housing Innovations recommended that a 60-bed low-barrier shelter be built downtown (to help over 2,700 people expected to be homeless by 2026) when the Lancaster County Board of Commissioners reviews funding options to cover operating costs between $800,000 and $1 million. KOLN
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Lincoln Public Schools Career Academy celebrated its early childhood education program Tuesday by awarding certificates to students and hosting a networking event with local childcare providers in Lincoln. The program gives high school students hands-on experience to prepare for careers in a field facing high demand. KOLN
- ➤ The UNL Board of Regents cut four programs last week, affecting North Platte student Amy Sabatka (one of many facing new deadlines) in the Education Administration doctorate program. UNL said it would help current students finish their coursework despite ongoing uncertainty. KOLN
- ➤ UNK released its proposal on Tuesday, Dec. 9, to address a $4.5 million deficit by potentially cutting five programs and adjusting staffing; university officials are accepting feedback before final decisions on Dec. 22 (input from faculty and advisory committees shaped the plan). Nebraska Now
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Bomb squad technician Adam Hoffmann of Lincoln Fire and Rescue manages hazardous device calls at Station 8 (renovated in 2025) while staying on call every other day and balancing extensive training with home life; he handles about 50 risky calls a year to keep the community safe. Nebraska News Service
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ On Tuesday, Nebraska’s volleyball team earned postseason honors as junior setter Bergen Reilly and first-year head coach Dani Busboom Kelly were named AVCA West Region Player and Coach of the Year (the Huskers led the region with seven honorees, five on the All-Region Team). KNOP
- ➤ Monster Jam is returning to Pinnacle Bank Arena on Saturday, May 2, and Sunday, May 3. Presale tickets will be available starting Dec. 11 at 10 a.m. Fox Nebraska
- ➤ At a Tuesday press conference, Huskers Coach Matt Rhule confirmed hiring Georgia Tech offensive line coach Geep Wade and San Diego State defensive coordinator Rob Aurich ahead of the Nebraska bowl game while also firing the defensive line coach. These moves are expected to boost team strategy + performance for upcoming games. KNOP
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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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Acoustic Friday at Saro Cider
5:30-9 p.m. — SARO Cider — Free entry — Enjoy live acoustic music and great cider with friends in downtown Lincoln.
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TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT
Most people will choose unhappiness over uncertainty.
~ Tim Ferriss
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