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Monday, June 8, 2026

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Good morning, Lincoln. Today we're watching Lincoln Airport's runway reconstruction, a new round of street closures, and a central Lincoln police search after five people were struck by a vehicle. Plus, quick hits and events below.

🌤️ High near 91 F, partly sunny, with a slight storm chance tonight.

Need To Know

Lincoln Airport's biggest runway project keeps moving

Lincoln Airport is in the first year of a full reconstruction of Runway 18/36, the airport's primary runway and its longest airfield asset. The airport says the runway is 12,901 feet long, dates in part to the mid-1950s, and is being rebuilt to modern FAA standards.

Construction began in January and is expected to run into fall 2027. Commercial service is continuing during the work, using Runway 14/32 during the first two phases and part of Runway 18/36 later in the project. The airport says the reduced access to the primary runway may cause inconveniences and delays during inclement weather, so LNK passengers should keep checking flight status during stormy stretches.

Read more: Lincoln Airport, City project page, KLKN.

Quick Hits

Eleven temporary street closures or lane closures start this week, including work on North 33rd Street, two Adams Street segments, North Cotner Boulevard, and several downtown blocks tied to Saturday events. Details, city map

Police are still asking for tips after five people were struck by a vehicle near 20th and N streets early Sunday. Two people were taken to a hospital with serious but non-life-threatening injuries, and police said the suspect was known to officers and not believed to be a public threat. 10/11, KLIN

The City Council meets at 3 PM today at the County-City Building, with public comment scheduled for the second regular meeting of the month. Parking validation remains available for some nearby garages while the north public lot is closed. Meeting details, council page

Nebraska Summer EBT benefits are moving out to eligible families, with a one-time $120 payment per eligible child for the summer period. DHHS says June 4 issuance included eligible students reported by schools and approved applications. FAQ

Jordy Frahm is joining Nebraska softball's coaching staff after a Husker playing run that included Big Ten player and pitcher honors, national player-of-the-year awards, and Nebraska's first Women's College World Series trip since 2013. Huskers

Property valuation protests remain open through June 30 for Lancaster County property owners. The county says filings before June 1 or after the deadline can't be accepted as timely. County FAQ

Bright Spot

Eight Nebraska veterans took Dream Flights at Lincoln Airport in a World War II-era biplane, part of a national program honoring older veterans. More

Events

Tuesday, June 9

Jazz in June continues its 35th season at the Sheldon Sculpture Garden with Tammy McCann on the lineup and the weekly food market before the music. Details: lincoln.org.

Wednesday, June 10

Garden Performance Series brings The Melody Wranglers to the Lincoln Community Foundation Garden for a midday downtown concert. Details: lincoln.org.

Wednesday, June 10

Hub Farmers Market returns to Union Plaza with local vendors and Lincoln Irish Session Players listed for the week's music. Details: lincoln.org.

Saturday, June 13

Star City Pride Parade circles the Capitol grounds, with nearby street closures expected around the morning route. Details: capitol.nebraska.gov.

Saturday, June 13

Haymarket Farmers' Market continues around 7th and P streets with produce, baked goods, flowers, and handmade items. Details: downtownlincoln.org.

On This Day

On June 8, 1884, the Lincoln-based Nebraska State Journal published a detailed story about a supposed "blazing aerolite" that crashed near Benkelman. The report became one of Nebraska's strangest early newspaper tales, remembered today less as astronomy than as a glimpse of how frontier-era papers mixed wonder, rumor, and spectacle.

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