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🌱 Lincoln High students briefly evacuate after wood shop fire Thursday morning.

Lincoln, Nebraska Patch AM: a 5 min read

Cheers Lincoln! We’re back, helping you stay up to date with what’s happening. Let's take on the day together! ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • Lincoln High students briefly evacuate after wood shop fire Thursday morning.
  • What Lincoln residents should know about this week’s wastewater diversion.
  • How did Bellevue East spoil Lincoln Northwest’s senior night in Lincoln?

Also on today's calendar: Free Bra Fittings to Support Breast Cancer Awareness and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: Why did the girl pig break up with the boy pig? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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Weather forecast:

  • Friday: Mostly sunny, with a high of 67 and low of 46 degrees.
  • Saturday: Mostly sunny and pleasant, temps: high: 72, low: 49.
  • Sunday: Plenty of sun, with a high of 69 and low of 45 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Small Fire Prompts Evacuation at Lincoln High School (klin.com) — Students and staff at Lincoln High School briefly evacuated Thursday morning after a small fire started in a wood shop table saw, but Lincoln Fire and Rescue quickly confirmed the building was safe. Damage was limited to the saw and some dust-collection tubing, with no smoke lingering. Classes soon resumed, and school leaders praised firefighters and students for their calm response.
   

2. City of Lincoln redirects wastewater into Salt Creek Due to heavy rains (1011now.com) — Lincoln officials briefly diverted some wastewater into Salt Creek early Thursday to prevent sewer backups after heavy rains, and they’re urging residents to avoid any floodwater they may encounter. If you’ve had contact with standing water around town, wash exposed skin promptly and keep kids and pets away. Questions can be directed to the city’s wastewater system hotline.
   

3. Bellevue East's fourth-down surprise helps spoil Lincoln Northwest's senior night (journalstar.com) — Lincoln Northwest’s senior night at UBT Stadium ended in disappointment as Bellevue East pulled off a key fourth-down play and left town with a win. Photos capture Lincoln Northwest players, band members, cheer campers, and coaches battling and celebrating moments throughout Thursday night’s game. It’s a full snapshot of a big evening under the lights in Lincoln.
   

4. UNL receives $5 million grant expand college access programs in state including G.I., Hastings, Lexington (centralnebraskatoday.com) — Students in Lincoln will continue benefiting from UNL’s long-running TRIO Talent Search program as a new $5 million federal grant expands services across Nebraska. The funding will nearly double the number of low-income and first-generation middle and high school students served each year and extend college access support to Grand Island, Hastings, Lexington, and Winnebago.
   

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • MISSING CAT
    NAME: buddy Went missing 09.30.26 around 7pm Two year old gray tabbie, male, chipped Please call 402.219.4876 ASAP if found (Nextdoor Yankee Hill)
  • Please share your recommendations for places in Lincoln to give your clothes donations to.
    Places that do not resell for profit. I have about 30+ garbage bags of nicer clothing leftover from a garage sale. I want to give to people in need,… (Nextdoor Family Acres)
  • YMCA of Lincoln posted a job opening for Facility Services - Housekeeping Staff in Lincoln. Apply here.
  • Saia, Inc. posted a job opening for FT Dockworker - Lincoln, NE in Lincoln. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Lincoln here.

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-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: "Why did the girl pig break up with the boy pig?" — Because he was such a boar! (Thank you Theresa H. for sending it in!)
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Stay in the loop with what's happening in Lincoln

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