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Tuition Vote and Road Closures

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Lincoln's Morning Brief

Tuesday, June 16, 2026

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Good morning, Lincoln. Today we're watching the University of Nebraska tuition vote coming Thursday. Plus, quick hits and events below.

☀️ High near 83 F, sunny.

Need To Know

Regents take up a 4.25% tuition increase Thursday

The University of Nebraska Board of Regents meets Thursday at Varner Hall in Lincoln, where the board is scheduled to consider the university's 2026-27 operating budget and a 4.25% systemwide tuition increase.

The proposal comes as the university says its next fiscal year includes a 0.621% base state appropriation increase and a $5 million reduction in biomedical research funding. Regents are also scheduled to consider a systemwide artificial intelligence institute, major Selleck Quadrangle housing and dining renovations, and the president's recommendation to name H. Dele Davies as UNMC chancellor.

Read more: NU, 10/11, NPM.

Quick Hits

A portion of 48th Street closes Wednesday, with Lincoln Transportation and Utilities scheduling pavement repairs between Adams Street and Cornhusker Highway through July 1. City notice

Portions of two additional streets close this week, according to LTU's June 12 notice. Check the city closure list before routing around active work. City notice

StarTran will not run most routes Friday for Juneteenth, with regular bus routes, paratransit, and the office closed. UNL routes 24-Holdrege and 25-Vine remain in service. Details

Zipline Brewing has ended brewing operations and closed its taproom and beer lounge, while Zipline Tap and Grill remains open as the company shifts toward restaurant operations. KLIN

Former Husker assistant George Darlington died Sunday at 87, after a 30-season Nebraska run that included three national championship teams and 14 conference titles. 10/11

Bright Spot

Lincoln added nearly 100 acres southwest of Pioneers Park for the Prairie Corridor on Haines Branch project. The city says the land advances a planned trail and conservation corridor between Pioneers Park Nature Center and Spring Creek Prairie Audubon Center. Details

Events

Tuesday, June 16

Jazz in June brings Jackie Allen and Hans Sturm to the Sheldon Sculpture Garden, with the market opening before the concert. Details: liedcenter.org.

Tuesday, June 16

History Nebraska hosts a Lunchbox Lecture on Nebraska civic engagement at the Nebraska History Museum. Details: history.nebraska.gov.

Tuesday, June 16

Lincoln City Libraries Board of Trustees meets at Anderson Branch. Details: lincolnlibraries.org.

Monday, June 22

Capital Jazz Society's spring series continues with Fission at The Post Lincoln. Details: lincoln.org.

Tuesday, June 23

LTU hosts a virtual open house on the West "A" neighborhood water-main replacement project. Details: lincoln.ne.gov.

On This Day

On June 16, 1870, the Nebraska Advertiser in Brownville published an item about an early Nebraska State Historical Society. The 1869 organization listed mostly Lincoln leaders, giving today's state historical society roots in the capital city's early civic network.

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