Nathan Brennan
Reporter
Lincoln, Nebraska
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Nathan started at 10/11 NOW in March 2021. He comes all the way from Blacksburg, VA where he received degrees in Multimedia Journalism and Finance from Virginia Tech.
Before his start in television, Nathan worked for ESPN Radio Blacksburg for nearly two years as an on-air producer. While his passion began in sports, he is looking forward to the transition into news.
When he isn’t covering the news, he enjoys cheering on his Hokies, working out or playing golf.
Although never having visited the CornHusker state before his role with 10/11, he is excited to learn about Nebraska and meet members of the community. You can interact with Nathan on Twitter or Facebook and let him know what all Nebraska has to offer.
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A tradition for over 50 years, Boo at the Zoo has over 40 booths where families can trick-or-treat.
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Staff at Two Men and a Truck have creative costume ideas without breaking the bank.
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Last year alone the United States Postal Service delivered 1.1 billion packages during the holiday season, and are expecting more of the same this year.
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Since the Food Fight Food Drive began eight years ago, more than 200,000 meals have been distributed in southeast Nebraska.
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Sunday, October 17, Making Strides Against Breast Cancer will bring the entire Lincoln community together and welcome some new faces in the fight against breast cancer.
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If you’re looking for something to do this weekend, here are a few ideas in Friday Fast Facts from the Lincoln Convention and Visitors Bureau.
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According to the US Energy Information Administration, households that heat primarily with natural gas should expect to spend at least 30 percent more than last winter
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Each flag chosen has a different design, meaning and representation of Lincoln.
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Agents with the DEA say they’ve seized roughly 9.5 million counterfeit pills, which is more than the last two years combined.
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The month of October is the best time to get a flu shot, according to the CDC.
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The goal for this year is $230,000 and 1,300 participants.
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As we enter the second winter fighting COVID-19, Tabitha thinks these portals will be a great way to continue keeping families together.
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LPD responded to an assault at the Super Saver on 27th and Cornhusker early Sunday morning.
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Since 1871 the YMCA of Lincoln has been a staple in the community, and they’re celebrating by collecting coats, so those in need in Lincoln can stay warm this winter.
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For more than 20 years, Bubba’s Closet has provided thousands of coats to Lincoln Public Schools students, and this year they’re once again asking for the community’s help to keep every kid warm this winter.
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Some of the world’s best golfers are competing for their chance to become a PGA professional, and that competition starts right here in Lincoln.
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Last year, due to the pandemic, events looked very different for homecoming, but this year will have the normal celebration.
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The pantry was originally created in 2017 on Nebraska’s City Campus, but they added a second pantry on East Campus in August 2021.
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Al the money from the event actually goes back into the community.
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In 2016, Nia Patterson started making stickers, and since then her business, Self Love Tool Chest, has transformed into a way to encourage acceptance and help people who struggle with mental health.
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Nebraska City will also continue their AppleJack Harvest Festival through October 3 during the entire harvest season.
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Sasha had escaped from the family’s RV while stopped at Pine Grove RV Park off of I-80 during a road trip.
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Hurricanes Ida and Nicholas are leaving behind destruction in parts of the country, and 10/11 NOW is taking a look at how severe weather can also impact Nebraskans
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Each year more than 20 radio stations across Nebraska come together for nearly 12 hours straight, introducing listeners to families touched by childhood brain cancer.
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Court Appointed Special Advocates for Lancaster County’s goal is to recruit, train and support community volunteers who advocate for abused and neglected children in juvenile courts.
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A move to declare an area of the airpark neighborhood as blighted is now on hold following a last minute move by the Lincoln City Council.
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September marked the beginning of National Suicide Prevention Month and 10/11 spoke with local doctors at Bryan Health on the importance of raising awareness towards the signs of suicide.
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This will be the first Broadway show at the Lied Center since March 2020.
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According to the American Medical Association, kids between the ages of five and 11 had a nine percent increase in obesity, with an average weight gain of five pounds during the pandemic.
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According to the Nebraska Department of Labor, Nebraska peaked at just over 7 percent unemployment during April of 2020. Today the unemployment rate is just over two percent.
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Before fans head into the stadium there are a few things to keep in mind.
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Their work helps refugee and immigrant women get everything they need, so they can accomplish their dreams after moving to the United States.
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NSP troopers play many roles on game day and one of the biggest roles they take on is monitoring the I-80 section between Omaha and Lincoln.
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The StarTran bus system has provided services to Lincoln residents for years, but like many other things drivers and riders have been down since the pandemic began, potentially causing issues.
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The Lincoln Police Department is emphasizing the importance of school zone safety, and warning drivers of some areas seeing new speed limits.
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According to the registered nurse for the Waverly Public School District, there were more than 1000 quarantines last year because of the coronavirus.
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The Seamless Summer Option program has been extended through the current school year, and offers every student K-12 a free breakfast and lunch.
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LPS said they’re 18 bus drivers understaffed and 30 paraprofessionals understaffed.
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High school students are not required to wear masks this school year, causing some concerns among parents.
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After such a difficult year last year when there was so much unknown, faculty and staff are going into this year with much higher expectations.
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On Sunday, Visionary Youth in partnership with the Malone Center, will offer free haircuts at the College of Hair Design.
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Katrina Barnes will start her first year teaching at Arnold - the same school she once attended.
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The full capacity concert has businesses preparing for the event that is expected to bring in more than 80,000 people.
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Lincoln native, Joel Sartore, started the National Geographic Photo Ark to raise awareness towards endangered species, and document every animal living in the worlds zoo’s and wildlife sanctuaries.
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Here are a list of events in your Friday Fast Facts from the Lincoln Convention and Visitors Bureau.
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Three teens have serious injuries from the crash.
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The call for the crash came in just after 7 a.m. near mile mark 414.
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10/11 NOW spoke with the DEA Omaha Division and learned counterfeit drugs are becoming a concern in the state and agents are trying their best to keep these drugs out of schools.
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Lincoln Transportation and Utilities will begin a citywide asphalt sealing project beginning Wednesday.
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According to Resources to Recover, close to 4.4-percent of adults in Nebraska live with serious mental health conditions. Only 47-percent of adults with mental illness receive any form of treatment.