Lincoln couple’s foster care journey: Stryker and Jen McGowan’s decision to open their home to foster kids has blossomed into a blended brood, creating a new kind of family in Lincoln — find out how.
Nebraska’s Merit Scholarship Surge: Nearly 70 Nebraska students were selected for prestigious National Merit Scholarships this year, marking a milestone in the state’s academic achievements — find out.
Preview A Street upgrades: The City of Lincoln invites residents to an open house today, July 17, from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. at Everett Elementary School Gymnasium to view plans for two through lanes, a center turn lane, a roundabout at 13th Street, and ADA-compliant sidepaths — check out the designs.
150-Year-Old Chapel Becomes Arts Hub: UNL architecture students have transformed the 150-year-old chapel at 13th and F Street into a flexible community arts center south of downtown, hosting art classes, gallery openings, public meetings and more — learn what this landmark offers.
Solar-powered lights boost pickleball courts: Pickleball Lincoln landed a $25,000 AARP grant to install solar-powered lights at Peterson Park, extending evening play during spring and fall. The lights are slated for installation by year-end — find out what this means for local players.
I-80 westbound exit reopens: After an early-morning crash closed multiple lanes near the Northwest 48th Street exit, NDOT cleared wreckage and restored traffic by 1:30 a.m. — find out what caused the delays.
Other Lincoln headlines this week
- Organizers bolster security as Cam Wilder returns
- ICE report on UNL campus proved false
- Emerald ash borer confirmed in the county
- Acai shop debuts in Lincoln’s Telegraph District
- Soukup family marks long-lost relative’s grave
- OLLI holds Omaha, Lincoln events for 50+
- Lincoln’s Hi-Way Diner made Food Network list
- Nebraska team demystifies heirless farm succession
