Good morning, Lincoln.

After a morning apartment fire left residents without a home, the Red Cross set up a temporary shelter at Lincoln High School on Monday.

Volunteers and students helped provide meals and essential supplies while staff continue to work on finding permanent homes for those displaced.

Lincoln woman Mulligan has knitted over 5,000 mittens for local kids to keep their hands warm.

She works year-round to ease chilly days and spread kindness through the community.

Martin Luther King Jr. visited Lincoln on Dec.

30, 1964, when he spoke at the Methodist Student Movement Conference at the Pershing Auditorium (about 5,000 people were present), marking a notable moment for the community.

Local businesses in Lincoln are preparing for a minimum wage increase to $15 per hour on January 1, 2026 as part of a 2022 voter initiative; some owners expect rising wage costs and may cut hours for employees (with tipped workers remaining at $2.13), adding pressure to small startups.

The East Central District Health Department confirmed measles in Platte County on Tuesday in an unvaccinated child who traveled from Arizona.

Officials advise anyone present at Shell Creek Baptist Church on Dec. 24 or at Columbus Community Hospital’s emergency on Dec. 29 to complete a risk survey.

Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services confirmed an unvaccinated child has measles (the second case this year) and officials are monitoring the situation closely.

The No. 13 Huskers completed their undefeated non-conference schedule by beating New Hampshire 86-55 Tuesday night at Pinnacle Bank Arena for the first time since 1928, and they will host No. 9 Michigan State Friday at 8 p.m. on Peacock.

ESPN reports the 2025 women’s volleyball season set viewership records — a Nebraska-Kentucky match on Aug.

31 drew 1.2 million viewers on ABC while the tournament averaged record numbers and showed notable growth among young, female fans.

Husker fans are arriving at Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas today for the bowl game against the No. 15 Utah Utes.

Pre-game events on Fremont Street & casino festivities show strong local support, as Nebraska Athletic Director Troy Dannen noted.

Nebraska and Utah coaches held their final press conferences ahead of an upcoming bowl game, and bettors in Vegas predicted a blowout for the Huskers (though they noted the game could still have surprises).

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.

46th Annual Concrete Paving Workshop

7 AM – 12 PM — The Lincoln Marriott Cornhusker Hotel — Registration fee applies — Explore innovative concrete paving practices with industry experts at Nebraska's premier workshop.

LDCCW Winter Symposium 2026

6 p.m. — Our Lady of Good Counsel Retreat House — Registration required — Engage in thoughtful discussions and fellowship centered on faith and community service.