UNL Employees: Benefits Enrollment and Health Plan Changes Deadline is November 14
The University of Nebraska–Lincoln’s annual NUFlex benefits enrollment for the 2026 plan year will end on November 14, 2025. Employees need to log into Firefly to confirm or update their benefit choices before the deadline.
Survey Shows Most Local Residents Rate Their Health as Good, But Gaps Remain by...
A recent report from the University of Nebraska–Lincoln’s Bureau of Sociological Research shows that most Nebraskans rate their health as good. The report also finds differences in health ratings based on income, employment, and education. The 2024 Nebraska Annual Social Indicators Survey collected responses from...
Seeking Retro Dance Clubs in Lincoln: A Quest for Early 2000s Vibes
A recent social media post has sparked a lively discussion about the best places in Lincoln to go dancing, particularly to early 2000s club music. The original poster mentioned having visited Barry's, a popular spot known for its dance-friendly music, but expressed interest in exploring other options. The user also...
Morrill Hall Expands Free Admission to SNAP and WIC Recipients
In the holiday spirit of giving, the University of Nebraska State Museum–Morrill Hall is expanding access to its exhibits and helping fight food insecurity in the Husker community. Effective immediately, families and individuals who qualify for SNAP or WIC benefits will receive free admission to Morrill Hall through...
Fire at north Lincoln home caused $650,000 in damage, LFR says
LINCOLN, Neb. (KLKN) – A fire late Saturday night at a home in north Lincoln caused extensive damage, LFR says. Several Lincoln Fire & Rescue crews were called to the home near North 14th Street and Humphrey Avenue around 11 p.m. LFR spokeswoman MJ Lierman said the fire started...
UNL Team Aids in WWII Soldier Recovery Mission in France
In a remarkable mission to honor history and provide closure to grieving families, a dedicated group from the University of Nebraska-Lincoln embarked on a six-week expedition to France. Their goal: to search for soldiers who disappeared during World War II. Under the leadership of anthropology professor Bill Belcher,...
Lincoln lawn company increases hourly rates to entice snow-shoveling workers ahead of winter
LINCOLN, Neb. (KLKN) – The current staff at Summit Lawns are equipped to operate snowplows, but they still need 20-30 additional workers to shovel up what the snowplows leave behind, and they are willing to pay appropriately. “There’s a lot of preparation that goes into this,” said Nick Tarlowski,...
SUV crashes into pillar outside south Lincoln bank
LINCOLN, Neb. (KLKN) – An SUV crashed into a pillar outside of a bank in south Lincoln early Tuesday morning. The crash happened around 8:15 a.m. at Cornhusker Bank near 34th Street and Old Cheney Road. A user of the NOW Local News app shared a video of an...
Man dies by suicide in Lincoln Police cruiser
LINCOLN, Neb. (KOLN) - The Lincoln Police Department is investigating after a man took his own life while in police custody. Just before 8 p.m. Sunday evening, LPD says officers responded to a call of a man having a mental health crisis at a home near 54th and Meredeth streets, just north of Pioneers Boulevard.
UNL Announces Final $27.5 Million Budget Reduction Plan for Community Review
Chancellor Rodney D. Bennett has released the University of Nebraska–Lincoln’s final plan to reduce its budget by $27.5 million. The proposal was announced on November 10, 2025. It has been submitted to the NU Board of Regents for review at their December meeting.
