Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 24th of December.
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🏘️ Community
81-year-old Joyce Boerger has spent a decade turning extra fabric into 400 to 600 colorful pillow cases each year donated to local charities.
She uses her decades-old sewing machine and support from friends, family, and her church to help supply comfort at shelters and community groups.
New volunteer Chloe Kreifels from Cake4Kids Eastern Nebraska delivered themed cupcakes to Compass Foster Care Tuesday, Dec.
23 in Lincoln—her first drop-off marking the 599th delivery that year. The nonprofit uses volunteer bakers and service agencies to brighten birthdays for vulnerable children.
💼 Business
The Drury Plaza Hotel, located in downtown on the old Journal Star production building lot, is now open for reservations with nightly rates around $116.
American Airlines will soon restart flights from Lincoln, giving local travelers detailed fare info for trips that include stops near Wrigley Field and Lou Malnati’s.
The new service lets residents plan summer visits to these popular Chicago spots.
🏛️ Government
Nebraska caregivers may see their paid hours drop from 112 to 40 if the DHHS proposal is approved, and local families could feel the impact as officials review the changes.
Nebraska’s minimum wage (currently $13.50 per hour) will increase to $15 per hour on Jan.
1 after voters passed the initiative last November. Annual adjustments will begin in 2027 to match the cost of living.
Governor Pillen restored funding for the Business Innovation Act to $15 million after research showed the program yields nearly $6 in private investment for every state dollar spent.
He shifted support to workforce development funds to ease pressure on the general fund ahead of the new legislative session.
🏥 Health
Ben Sasse, a former senator and University of Florida president, announced Tuesday on Facebook that he has stage‑four pancreatic cancer and will continue fighting while focusing on his family.
🏈 Sports
Former Huskers Luke Gifford and Cam Jurgens were picked for the 2026 Pro Bowl in San Francisco on Feb.
3. Gifford earned his first nod as a special teams player + Jurgens, a Super Bowl champion, earned his second selection.
🎉 Lincoln Events
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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.
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.
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.
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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