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1. Lincoln Breaks Ground on $33M Multi-Modal Transit Center to Ease Commutes (foxnebraska.com) — Lincoln has started building a $33 million Multi-Modal Transportation Center downtown that will centralize StarTran operations and triple current bus bay capacity. When it opens in spring 2028, riders will gain indoor waiting areas, better transfers, and easier access to Husker games and downtown events, while the city aims to cut congestion and support long-term transit growth.
2. Lincoln Crime Stoppers warn of 'porch pirate season' as holiday shopping ramps up (1011now.com) — Lincoln police are warning residents about a spike in package thefts and shoplifting as holiday shopping picks up, and they're asking for help identifying several suspects. Officers describe recent incidents near 9th and South, Kohl's at South 27th and Yankee Hill, and Home Depot on South 70th involving a white minivan with Utah plates. They also share practical tips for keeping deliveries safer this season.
3. Lincoln Urges Fans to Allow Extra Time for Downtown Travel (klin.com) — If you're heading downtown for Husker football or volleyball, Lincoln officials urge you to leave 30 to 60 minutes earlier because of construction and heavy traffic. They outline preferred I‑80 routes, list downtown garages, and explain meter and garage parking options, including $15 all‑day game‑day parking via the Passport Parking app. Drivers are also encouraged to check Nebraska 511 or Waze before leaving.
4. Project Connect Lincoln brings resources to hundreds experiencing homelessness and financial hardship (1011now.com) — Hundreds of Lincoln residents facing homelessness or financial strain received one-stop access to medical care, housing help, legal aid, and basic necessities at Project Connect Lincoln in Pinnacle Bank Arena. Volunteers guided guests through dozens of local service booths, while a community sock drive ensured people arriving in the rain could leave with warm, dry socks and connections to ongoing support.
5. Reason for Antelope Creek water turning red, now revealed (klkntv.com) — If you spotted Antelope Creek running red near 86th and Old Cheney, Lincoln health officials say it came from permitted wastewater used to pressure-test a Black Hills Energy natural gas pipeline. Sediment in the test water caused the color change, and regulators report it's not used for drinking and is safe for fish and animals, with testing methods now adjusted.
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