Good Day
Lincoln
Saturday, December 13th, 2025
Good morning, Lincoln. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 13th of December.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ On Thursday, a record 2,600 coats from the Channel 8 Coat Drive were delivered early Friday to People’s City Mission, which distributed 300 coats by noon to help residents stay warm. Volunteers organized each allotment so that every person could receive up to two coats. Nebraska Now
- ➤ Connie Wilson is the house mom at UNL Delta Tau Delta, where she prepares breakfast at 7 a.m. for 65 fraternity members and offers guidance as they start their day. She brings a steady, caring presence to the chapter after a long career and years of travel. Nebraska News Service
- ➤ A busy stretch of 56th Street reopens today after a nearly two-month closure, easing traffic for local drivers along a major route. Lincoln Journal Star
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Lincoln entrepreneur Khaleefa Hakim Muhammad celebrated Corn Coast Company's six-year anniversary on Oct. 19 at Speedway Circle (during a dinner and UNO game) as he reflected on his journey from hand-drawn T-shirts to a brand uplifting local pride. His work in barbering, rap and design inspired local entrepreneurs. Nebraska News Service
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Lincoln’s Nebraska Department of Education will launch a 4-year plan in 2026 to reduce chronic absenteeism that affected over 65,000 students last year. Commissioner Brian Maher said the initiative tackles pandemic-related shifts that moved students to digital learning. KOLN
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Nebraska lawmakers passed a bill to unlock up to $1 billion in federal Medicaid funding that began arriving in August and continued in October to support rural hospitals - Gov. Pillen signed the law even as hospital leaders worry about future cuts. KNOP
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ No. 1-ranked Nebraska volleyball swept Kansas Friday at the Bob Devaney Center with scores of 25-12, 25-11, 25-12. The team will play Texas A&M Sunday at 2 p.m. on ABC for a chance to advance to the Final Four. Nebraska Now
- ➤ On Dec. 12, Nebraska head coach Matt Rhule announced that Rob Aurich and Geep Wade have joined the Husker coaching staff — Aurich as defensive coordinator from San Diego State and Wade, previously Georgia Tech’s offensive line coach, will join for bowl prep for the Vegas Bowl with Utah. KFOR
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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
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~ Jim Rohn
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