Good morning, Lincoln.

Lincoln pastor John Harris remembered Rev.

Jesse Jackson, who died Tuesday at age 84 after a long illness, for his civil rights work and role as a hostage negotiator; Harris recalled his stirring message (red, yellow, black, brown, white, all precious in God’s sight) that called for unity.

John Mulaney will perform at Lincoln’s Pinewood Bowl Theater this summer with a special guest joining him on Friday, Aug.

21. Tickets go on sale to the public at 10 a.m. Friday.

CNN correspondent Jeff Zeleny (a former UNL grad) will return to UNL in Lincoln to discuss the collision of media and politics.

Southbound 48th Street between Holdrege and Dudley closes today for water main repairs — one lane will reopen Friday while northbound work continues until Feb.

25 before the project completes on Feb. 27.

Nebraska officials announced the new InterRAI assessment (a state tool) is lowering funding tiers for hundreds with developmental disabilities, risking thousands in lost support for caregivers like Lincoln’s Abby Woods.

More than 200 complaints have been filed as assessments continue.

Local wrestlers (including competitors from North Platte, McCook, and Lexington) advanced to the NSAA Girls State Wrestling semifinals with 2 wins and no losses; several will face top-seeded opponents (such as Leah Hazen and Alexis Steinbeck) today in Omaha.

The No. 9 Huskers men’s basketball team is set to play the Iowa Hawkeyes in Iowa City on Tuesday evening with tipoff shortly after 8:00 p.m. The Huskers are coming off a strong win over Northwestern.

Former Olympian and UNL professor Curt Tomasevicz uses his champion skills to guide the US bobsled and skeleton team in Cortina, Italy; he is setting up training and helping design sleds (his input aims at improving speed and control) as the teams get ready to race this Friday and Saturday.

Tuesday's game saw the Huskers score their season low 52 points as Iowa beat them 57 to 52, and Pryce Sandfort set a school record by making his 90th three-pointer.

Nebraska will host Penn State on Saturday at 1 p.m. as it begins a homestand of two games.

Acoustic Friday at Saro Cider

5:30-9 p.m. — SARO Cider — Enjoy live music — Start your weekend with local acoustic talents while sipping delicious ciders.

Lincoln Stars vs. Fargo Force

6:05-8:05 p.m. — The Ice Box — Ticket prices vary — Catch an exciting hockey match as the Fargo Force takes on the Lincoln Stars.

Spring Flag Football Preseason Training for Grades 1-6

6-9 p.m. — Park Centers Indoor Facility — Early registration fee applies — Get ready for the spring season with preseason training and a complimentary shirt.

Ricky Chilton with Steady Wells

9 p.m. — Duffy's Tavern — $12 ADV | $15 DOS — Country rock with a wry smile from a unique artist born in a Ford Bronco.

Time to Paddy 5k/10k & Lucky 13.1

8-11 a.m. — Holmes Lake Park — Registration fees apply — Kick off the day with a festive run to celebrate St. Patrick's Day in Lincoln.

The Rocket Men

2-6 p.m. — Lied Center for Performing Arts — Ticket purchase available — Experience the top concert pick in Lincoln with Angels Theatre Company.

Harlem Globetrotters Performance

7-8 p.m. — Pinnacle Bank Arena — Tickets from $37 — Experience the entertaining antics and incredible basketball skills of the world-famous Harlem Globetrotters.

Lincoln Southeast Choir Fundraiser

6-9 p.m. — Zoo Bar — Tickets starting at $23.10 — Enjoy an evening of music and community support for the Lincoln Southeast Choir.

Acoustic Friday at Saro Cider

5:30-9 p.m. — SARO Cider — Free entry — Start your weekend with live music and locally-made ciders in downtown Lincoln.