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Five-year-old Sofia Heydt marvels at a glowing orb on Saturday during a preview for Zoo Lights at Lincoln Children’s Zoo. From Friday through Dec. 30, the zoo will host an expansive display of lights, with multiple installations choreographed to holiday music, hanging vine lights, light tunnels and more than 30 illuminated animal silhouettes, with proceeds directly supporting the zoo through the winter months.
Diane Temme Stinton and Maggie Stuckey-Ross, from left, carry a potted cactus that was left behind back inside to keep it from wilting in the cold at Urban Trail Garden Center owned by TMCO on Saturday, Nov. 8, 2025, in Lincoln.
The northern lights shine behind an abandoned church on Tuesday near 210th and Superior Roads in Seward. The aurora borealis was expected to be visible once again Wednesday night in nearly two dozen states, including Nebraska, due to a powerful solar storm.
The Northern Lights, causes by a Geometric storm, is seen over Branched Oak Lake on Wednesday, Nov. 12, 2025. While hard to see with the naked eye, the lights become visible with the aid of a camera with a lower shutter speed. Most sky watchers would have seen a slight change in the tint of the night sky, indicating that the lights were occurring.
Gailen Young and Scott Arner, center from left, lead a group of veterans of various service branches walk across the University of Nebraska- Lincoln City campus in the 27th annual Veterans Walk of Recognition on Tuesday, Nov. 11, 2025, in Lincoln.
Lincoln North Star players, including Marie Paneitz (3) and Delainey Volkmer (4), celebrate the Gators’ win against Omaha Westside in a Class A state semifinal match Friday at Pinnacle Bank Arena.
Wahoo seniors Addison Kenning (left) Erin Golladay (center) and Elena Estudillo (right) hold up shoes for the kickoff against Ashland-Greenwood during the Class C-1 state semifinal game on Friday, Nov. 14, 2025, in Wahoo.
Cambridge's Mallory Springer, front to back, returns a short hit while backed up by Annabelle Taylor (13), and Elisabeth Kubik (10) during a class D2 semifinal match on Friday Nov. 7, 2025, at Pinnacle Bank Arena
Nebraska's Braden Frager (5) rebounds against Maryland-Eastern Shore's Christopher Flippin (35) on Tuesday at Pinnacle Bank Arena.
EMF’s Kiley Oldehoeft (14) celebrates winning the match agains Ansley-Litchfield during a Class D1 first-round match at Pinnacle Bank Arena on Thursday, Nov. 6, 2025. EMF swept Ansley-Litchfield 3-0.
Jeneane Cochran, a first year student in the International Rescue and Relief program, writes poetry in her notebook while seated in the fallen leaves at the base of a tree on Thursday, Nov. 13, 2025, at Union Adventist University in Lincoln. “The weather is really refreshing—It’s beautiful,†Cochran said. Aside from a way to enjoy the fall weather, Cochran added that she sees poetry as her processing mechanism. “It’s a way to put beauty into words when you don’t think you could adequately sketch it.â€
Newly appointed supreme court justice Derek Vaughn, center, places his arm around his mother Shirley, first right, as he answers a question during a press conference at The Capitol on Monday, Nov. 10, 2025, in Lincoln.
Runners bunch together as they as they run south along 70th street during the Good Life Halfsy on Sunday, Nov. 9, 2025, in Lincoln.
Milford dogpiles onto the court after defeating Holdrege during the class C1 championship match on Saturday Nov. 8, 2025, at the Devaney Sports Center in Lincoln. Milford beat Holdrege to claim the title.
Hannah Eitel, left, runs beside Paul George as he juggles during the Good Life Halfsy on Sunday.
Syracuse's Will Janssen (1), tries to hold on to Ashland-Greenwood's Cael Smith (5) who escapes from his grasp and from Janssen's teammate, Brennan Schroeder (5), as he runs into the endzone for a touchdown during the first half at Ashland Field on Friday, Nov. 7, 2025, in Ashland.
Holdrege's Averi Bilka (1, center) roars with her team after pinning their team to the bracket after defeating Omaha Concordia during a class C1 semifinal match on Friday Nov. 7, 2025, at Pinnacle Bank Arena.
Overton's Halynn Hughes (8) defends the net as Overton's Daisy Ryan (12) hits the ball over during a class D1 semifinal match on Friday Nov. 7, 2025, at Pinnacle Bank Arena
Overton players dogpile on the court after defeating Shelton in five sets during a class D1 semifinal match on Friday Nov. 7, 2025, at Pinnacle Bank Arena
Nebraska's Eliza Maupin (21) rebounds against Creighton's Elizabeth Gentry (35) and Ava Zediker (24) on Wednesday, Nov. 12, 2025, at Pinnacle Bank Arena in Lincoln. Nebraska beat Creighton 84-50.
A worker uses a leaf blower on Friday to remove wood chips from Goodhue Boulevard near A Street after trees were removed in the neighborhood.
Shelton's Olivia Kennedy, left, is kissed on the forehead by teammate Jalyn Branson (11) after their five set loss to Overton during a class D1 semifinal match on Friday Nov. 7, 2025, at Pinnacle Bank Arena
People line up outside the Gathering Place and a Food Bank of Lincoln truck on Wednesday. The soup kitchen at 1448 E St. has seen record numbers of people following the pause in federal food aid.
Amherst's Libby Mitchell (13) dives to keep the ball in play during a class D1 semifinal match on Friday Nov. 7, 2025, at Pinnacle Bank Arena
Law enforcement units investigate a reported shooting at Cornhusker Highway and Superior street at on Wednesday, Nov. 5, 2025, in Lincoln.
Joseph Spellerberg, 1, shows off an ear of corn next to Gov. Jim Pillen, center, his father, Fremont mayor Joey Spellerberg, top right, and his sister SarahÌýduring a news conference in the Governor’s Hearing Room at the Capitol on Monday.
Papillion-La Vista South's Kami Dyrstad (9) hoists the trophy in the student fan section during the class A championship match on Saturday Nov. 8, 2025, at the Devaney Sports Center in Lincoln.
Mickle Middle School student Ayva Freehling feeds goats through a stall window at Shadow Brook Farm and Dutch Girl Creamery on Tuesday in southwest Lincoln.
Consumer sciences classes from Mickle visited the farm, where they learned about how the farm grows vegetables, cares for livestock and makes cheese, which is sold to consumers and local restaurants. The field trip was part of the Farm to School grant that addresses food deserts by helping students learn how to garden and the health benefits of growing their own food.
Lincoln Southeast's Blaine Franklin (8) and Haleigh Bauer (4) leap for a block against Lincoln North Star's Lauren McKernan (7) during a Class A first-round match at Pinnacle Bank Arena on Wednesday, Nov. 5, 2025. Lincoln North Star swept Lincoln Southeast 3-0.
Malcolm's Clara Ladman (13) roars with Shyann Sehi (14) after winning against Lincoln Lutheran during a Class C1 first-round match at Pinnacle Bank Arena on Wednesday, Nov. 5, 2025. Malcom took down Lincoln Lutheran 3-2.
Adams Central student fan Brodie Luksan (center) celebrates during a Class C1 first-round match at Pinnacle Bank Arena on Wednesday, Nov. 5, 2025. Milford beat Adams Central 3-1.
Nebraska quarterback Dylan Raiola (15) speaks with backup quarterback TJ Lateef (14) as he comes off the field with an injury during the game against Southern Cal on Saturday at Memorial Stadium.
Southern Cal's Marcelles Williams (25) commits pass interference on Nebraska's Dane Key (6).
Nebraska football's "blackout" night is shown from above before kickoff against Southern Cal on Saturday at Memorial Stadium.
Malcolm players celebrate in the endzone after defeating Lincoln Lutheran at Malcolm High School on Friday, Oct. 31, 2025, in Malcolm.
Nebraska fan Kayla Fowler (right) checks her black lipstick alongside her sister, Nebraska freshman Lenna Fowler (left) before the game on Saturday, Nov. 1, 2025 at Memorial Stadium.
Students listen to Husker athletes speak at Kooser Elementary School on Oct. 31. Kooser remained Lincoln Public Schools’ largest elementary school with 892 students, according to enrollment figures for the 2025-26 school year released Friday.
Norris's Chris Garner (6) and Kyson Gana (8) break up a pass intended for Gretna's Bryce Lakers (15) on Friday, Oct. 31, 2025, at Norris High School in Lincoln. Gretna beat Norris 46-45 after a touchdown in the final seconds of the fourth quarter.
1011 Chief Meteorologist Ken Siemek poses for a portrait at KOLN/KGIN-TV studios on Monday, Oct. 27, 2025, in Lincoln. Weatherman Ken Siemek is retiring and will host his final show on Oct. 30, 2025. he hopes to spend a little more time traveling and improving his golf game with his wife Deb. "I cannot say this strongly enough, what a gift it has been for me for people to invite me into their homes for 39 years," Siemek said. "If I have anything I would want people to remember me by it's that I did show up and I showed up a lot. And I showed up for 39 years and did the best I could, I always cared, and it always mattered to me."
Vehicles travel to and fro on interstate 180 on Tuesday, Nov. 18, 2025, in Lincoln. AAA is projecting that about 81.8 million Americans will travel for Thanksgiving, an increase of about 1.6 million travelers from last year.
Sophomore UNL rodeo club member Lynsie Lancaster helps 8-year-old Maliyah Johnson, from Lincoln, lasso a roping dummy on Tuesday during Farm Discovery Night with Big Gumdrop Outdoors at the UNL Animal Science Complex in Lincoln. The free event offered members of the community a chance to interact with farm animals, try their hands at rodeo roping, take part in several farm-focused boots and activities and more.
Spectators watch from their apartment balcony as the Lincoln Veterans Parade makes its way along K Street on Sunday.
