Good Day
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Friday, January 31st, 2025
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Good morning, Lincoln. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 31st of January.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ The Rock Island Trail Bridge over Salt Creek in Wilderness Park, Lincoln, has reopened after renovations, enhancing connectivity and access for park visitors. KOLN
- ➤ Lincoln Fire and Rescue opened a new $11.5 million fire station designed for quicker response times and more energy efficiency, housing advanced equipment and 10 personnel. Lincoln Journal Star
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Lincoln Police are searching for a suspect who burglarized the G & G Smoke Shop after breaking the front door and stealing several items. KOLN
- ➤ Lincoln teenager Sallie Gilmer was sentenced to 40 to 60 years in prison for the second-degree murder of her father, after altering her plea to guilty. KOLN
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Lincoln Public Schools announced it will discontinue the STEM-focused program at Lincoln Northeast High School and expand its curriculum across all eight high schools to benefit more students. Lincoln Journal Star
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Results from the Heartland Athletic Conference Tournament quarterfinals highlight victories for both boys and girls teams across various matchups. KFOR
- ➤ John Cook announced his retirement as Nebraska Volleyball head coach, with Dani Busboom Kelly named as his successor. KNOP
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Nebraska Wesleyan University Theatre BFA Audition Day
Prospective students can audition, interview, or review their portfolios with theatre faculty at Nebraska Wesleyan University, while also enjoying a free production of 'Dial M for Murder'.
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Roots Music Jam at Zoo Bar
The Roots Music Jam offers musicians the chance to perform with others in a collaborative environment, featuring reserved time slots and various instruments available for use.
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11th Annual Pancakes for PCAN Benefit for Pediatric Cancer
The event is a community benefit held by Good Shepherd Lutheran Church, featuring pancakes to raise funds for pediatric cancer support.
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Employer in Residence Program Featuring Nelnet
The event offers business students an opportunity to engage with Nelnet, a provider of technology solutions and education finance support, to learn about career paths and internships available in various fields.
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Winter Indoor Golf Clinic for Grades K-6 in Lincoln, NE
The Winter Indoor Golf Clinic offers fundamental instruction and activities for youth in grades K-6 over three weeks, taught by PGA Professionals.
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Junior Achievement Bowl-A-Thon 2025
The JA Bowl-A-Thon is a community fundraising event aimed at supporting Junior Achievement's educational programs while providing an enjoyable bowling experience for participants.
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Midwest Indoor Sectionals 2025 - Prairie Bowmen Lincoln Archery Club
The Midwest Indoor Sectionals features two NFAA blue/white rounds with cumulative scoring to determine the inaugural Indoor National Series Champions, held at the Prairie Bowmen Lincoln Archery Club.
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Nebraska Knockout 600: National Archery Scholarship Tour
The Nebraska Knockout 600 is a competitive archery event featuring multiple age divisions and bow types, aiming for scholarships and national rankings.
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Child Watch Reservations at Cooper YMCA
This event offers Child Watch services for children aged 18 months to 10 years at the Cooper YMCA during the week of February 10 to February 15, 2025.
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Open Coffee Networking at Crescent Moon
This weekly event provides a casual atmosphere for entrepreneurs and developers in the Lincoln startup community to connect and share insights over coffee.
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