Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 16th of December.
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💼 Business
Residents in Panama, a small town southeast of Lincoln, have endured over four days without landline and internet service that disrupts vital communication including healthcare appointments; Windstream said outages can take up to a week to resolve & affected customers will receive a credit for the lost service.
🎓 Education
Lincoln Northwest students earned free CPR certification on Monday through the Bryan College of Health Sciences Focus Program and passed their CNA exam to kickstart their medical careers.
Instructors said having more certified individuals bolsters community response in emergencies.
🏈 Sports
On Sunday, Dec. 14, the Huskers women’s volleyball team lost to Texas A&M in the Final Four, ending their season and canceling what was expected in Kansas City.
The loss led to lower ticket prices while fans who secured tickets early still plan to attend matches & support the team.
Lincoln Lutheran head volleyball coach Sue Ziegler announced her retirement on Monday, ending a 28-year career + 600 wins and six state championships.
A search for a new head coach will begin immediately.
Pryce Sandfort was named Co-Big Ten Player of the Week on Monday after scoring 32 points against No. 13 Illinois, helping the Huskers move to No. 15.
The team will host North Dakota Sunday at Pinnacle Bank Arena at 7 p.m.
Nebraska women's basketball moved up to No. 23 in the AP poll on Monday after wins over UNO and Illinois State, and the Huskers will finish their nonconference schedule against Cal Baptist at Pinnacle Bank Arena on Sunday.
Nebraska junior setter Bergen Reilly is one of four finalists for the AVCA Division I Women’s Volleyball Player of the Year Award following a record-setting season (including a 33-1 record and top hitting percentage), and the award will be announced Friday in Kansas City.
Nebraska quarterback Dylan Raiola is set to enter the transfer portal, ESPN’s Pete Thamel reported Monday — he has two years of eligibility remaining.
Raiola threw for 2,000 yards and 18 touchdowns in a season that saw the Huskers notch six wins.
🎉 Lincoln Events
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Weekday Silent Book Club
5:30-7 p.m. — The Mill Coffee & Bistro — Free entry — Engage in a peaceful reading session with fellow book lovers in a cozy cafe setting.
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