Music District debuts: Downtown’s 14th and O streets have been christened Lincoln’s Music District, linking historic venues like the Bourbon Theater and Brass Rail with a surge of original, diverse acts — find out what’s next.
Bars reinvent for Gen Z: Lincoln venues from Bodega’s Alley to Duffy’s Tavern are overhauling vibes, menus and mocktail options to engage a generation that drinks less — find out how.
Nebraska pig farms embrace sustainability: In a post-buzzword world, state pig producers are cutting waste and energy use while boosting profitability, proving eco-friendly farming pays off — find out how.
Nebraska’s opioid settlement win: Nebraska is set to receive over $3 million from a $720 million national deal with eight drug makers, which includes payment schedules, strict marketing bans, product monitoring and free pharmaceuticals — learn what this means for the state.
Summer musical lights up Pinewood: Pinewood Bowl’s latest production radiates bold color and high-energy performances under the open-air stage in Lincoln — find out what’s electrizing summer audiences.
Neighbors help woman reclaim home: Mercy City Church volunteers spent Saturday clearing dead trees, bushes, and debris so Laraetta can return to her West A Neighborhood house before the city takes it — find out how they pitched in.
Downtown gets $35M makeover: Lincoln officials unveiled Project O Street, the largest downtown investment in nearly 50 years, featuring street resurfacing, new sidewalks, lighting, landscaping and water-line upgrades in three phases through fall 2027 — find out what’s next.
Rotary fund empowers Ukrainian students: Lincoln’s Downtown Rotary 14 partnered with Rotary Kharkiv to send a $1,000 grant for used laptops, helping deliver nearly 5,000 devices so children in Eastern Ukraine can keep learning online amid war — find out how.
Mobile Bible Truck hits Lincoln: The semitrailer at First Slavic Baptist Church brings hundreds of artifacts, interactive maps and a live Gutenberg-press demo — find out what’s inside.
Other Lincoln headlines this week
- School supply drive returns July 24
- PPP loan scam targets Nebraska financial accounts
- DHHS offers swimming safety and health tips
- 48th Street closes for repairs
- Lincoln couple’s foster care journey becomes family
- Emerald ash borer reaches another Nebraska county
- Planners approve removing two holes for homes
- The Lincoln metro public middle schools shine
