Good morning, Lincoln.

A $9M boost is helping finish South Haymarket Park by year-end; the park will include a skatepark plus a playground.

HobbyTown in Lincoln celebrates 80 years in business today as owners Dan Schmidt and Chelsy mark 20 years of ownership + former staff are expected to join the anniversary celebration.

Residents in Norris School District will vote in May on a $34.8 million 20 year bond issue to upgrade buildings for safety and ADA compliance.

Plans include adding secure entrances, new bathrooms, & a highway entrance loop with an open house on April 9 at 6 p.m.

Lincoln City Libraries received a $30,000 grant from the Carnegie Corporation of New York on Friday to support services at Anderson and Bethany branches and Bennett Martin Public Library.

The grant, part of Carnegie Libraries 250, highlights the ongoing role of Carnegie-funded buildings in Lincoln.

A Turning Point USA event featuring Gov. Jim Pillen is postponed due to security concerns identified by the Nebraska State Patrol; the event, scheduled Friday evening at UNL to cover leadership and public service, will be rescheduled with enhanced security.

A raffle offering a $450K dream home is underway in Lincoln.

The winner can choose a new home built by a local contractor or a $350K cash buyout as the prize supports building homes for the mentally ill.

Four local girls basketball teams earned berths in the NSAA tournament after winning district championships Friday.

The tournament runs from Wednesday, March 4—Saturday, March 7 in Lincoln.

Nebraska beat Auburn 9-8 in 10 innings at Plainsman Park Friday night after Will Jesske hit a 3-run home run in extra innings.

The Huskers will face Auburn again in game two (today at 2 p.m.) as they look to build on their win.

On Friday, the Nebraska beach volleyball team won matches against Trinidad State (5-0) and Wayne State (4-1) at the UNL Campus Beach Volleyball Courts.

The Huskers will host Oklahoma Wesleyan Tuesday at 9 a.m. at the Alloy Strength Complex.

New Era and Adidas have expanded their partnership to include on‐field caps for Nebraska baseball and Power Four schools.

The new headwear, built for athletes and fans, will be available for purchase starting Tuesday on neweracap.com — University of Nebraska‐Lincoln is one of the participating programs.

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.

Shakedown Strings Live Performance

9 PM – 3 AM — Zoo Bar — $10 — Experience the vibrant sounds of Shakedown Strings as they celebrate the music of the Grateful Dead with a mix of jazz and improvisational flair.

Easter Egg Hunt

6:05-6:20 p.m. — Copple Family YMCA — Free entry — Families can enjoy a delightful Easter Egg Hunt with multiple hunts for children.