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Lincoln
Thursday, December 18th, 2025
Good morning, Lincoln. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 18th of December.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ HOPE Esperanza, a local non-profit, received a $35,000 donation from Spectrum to expand services for area families. The gift will help the organization enhance support and resources needed in the community. KNOP
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Lincoln vegan eatery Rutabagas Comfort Food will close its Meadowlane Shopping Center location on Jan. 4 — it plans to focus on pop-up events, catering, brunches and cooking classes. Customers can expect smaller, curated menus when new pop-ups launch soon. KOLN
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ The Lincoln Children’s Museum will host Storytime with Santa on Saturday, Dec. 20 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Families can enjoy story readings (10 a.m. and 1:30 p.m.), photo sessions with Santa and Mrs. Claus, reindeer meetups, and hands-on holiday activities free for members and included with admission. Fox Nebraska
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Santa visited 20 NICU patients at Bryan Medical Center on Wednesday to spread holiday cheer, with nurses decorating rooms and giving gift bags to families (a cherished tradition for over a decade). KOLN
- ➤ Nebraska DHHS said it will cut caregiver hours from 112 to 40 for disabled residents, causing worry among families. Public comment is open until January 5 (changes would take effect July 1, 2026). KNOP
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ North Star rallied behind a decisive 16-7 run in the third quarter to beat Lincoln Northeast 52-42 in Tuesday night's boys basketball game at The Swamp — junior guard Jordan Castor scored 22 points to help secure the win. KFOR
- ➤ Lincoln LPS graduates Mallorie Meyer and Natalie Wardlow are in the NCAA Volleyball Final Four, with Meyer playing for Pitt and Wardlow representing Wisconsin in Kansas City. Pitt faces Texas A&M at 5:30 p.m. on ESPN as both teams aim for a spot in the national championship. KOLN
- ➤ Nebraska football head coach Matt Rhule said QB Dylan Raiola will enter the transfer portal on Jan. 2. He praised Raiola’s contributions and noted freshman TJ Lateef shows promise as a leader while additional transfer moves are expected. KNOP
- ➤ On Wednesday, four Husker volleyball players earned All-America honors from the American Volleyball Coaches Association. Jackson, Murray and Reilly received first-team picks while Allick earned a second-team honor and Reilly is a finalist for player of the year. Nebraska Now
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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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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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Friends of Christ Retreat
Friday 7 p.m. — Our Lady of Good Counsel Retreat House — Registration required — A weekend of spiritual renewal and reflection led by Bishop Robert Finn.
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Banda V.S. Norteñas with DJ Mickey
9:00 PM – 2:00 AM — The Royal Grove — Entry from $7 — Enjoy a night of Latin music as Banda and Norteñas battle it out on the dance floor.
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