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Lincoln Public Schools approves $586.4 million budget for 2026-27
Lincoln Public Schools approved a $586.4 million budget for 2026-27. Spending rises 4.96% while the school tax rate falls to about $1.01.
Welcome Fest 2026 in Omaha: free celebration with immigrant stories, music and global bazaar
Welcome Fest returns to Omaha Sept. 27 with immigrant stories, live music, global food and a bazaar. Admission and parking are free.
Juanes makes first Omaha concert stop Sept. 27 at Steelhouse
Juanes performs in Omaha Sept. 27 at Steelhouse. See show time, ticket prices, parking, bag rules and details on his first Omaha concert.
Nebraska job fairs this week: Grand Island and Bellevue hiring events, Sept. 23–24
Three Nebraska job – hiring events are set for Sept. 23–24 in Grand Island and Bellevue, including a free career fair and walk-in interviews.
3 traffic restrictions are in effect in Lincoln; O Street closes Sept. 23
Van Dorn and Centennial Mall have closures from Sept. 21, while eastbound O Street closes Sept. 23. See dates, detours and Lincoln’s official map.
Nebraska Passport 2026 ends Sept. 30: Stamp deadline, prizes and submission rules
Nebraska Passport ends Sept. 30 with 70 stops. Digital stamps are automatic; paper prize entries must be postmarked by Oct. 7.