Good Day
Lincoln
Wednesday, March 18th, 2026
Good morning, Lincoln. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 18th of March.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Lincoln Children’s Zoo named its rare female Matschie’s tree kangaroo Samala after a village birth attendant in Papua New Guinea. The joey, born in 2025, lives in the Animal Kingdom Building and was chosen by community vote in February (one of only three born in accredited facilities last year). KOLN
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Nebraska lawmakers passed a bill on Tuesday to create a Nebraska-Ireland trade commission — a move to strengthen ties between local businesses and Irish trade and academic groups — with Speaker John Arch leading the effort. Nebraska Examiner
- ➤ On Tuesday, Sen. Pete Ricketts honored exhausted firefighters on the Senate floor for battling four wildfires (burning over 750,000 acres) across Nebraska and urged residents near the fires to be ready to evacuate if needed. KOLN
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Yesterday, the Nebraska men's basketball team arrived in Oklahoma City for the NCAA tournament and practiced at Oklahoma City University before settling in; they will face No. 13 seed Troy on Thursday at 11:40 a.m. CT in the round of 64 as they look for their first tournament win. KNOP
- ➤ Nebraska basketball player Sandfort was named to the Central District First Team Tuesday, while Mast joined the Second Team and coach Hoiberg earned Central District Coach of the Year honors by the National Association of Basketball Coaches. The recognitions came as the Huskers set school records this season. Nebraska Now
- ➤ Eighteen Nebraska football players are heading to arbitration over more than $1 million in rejected NIL deals—experts say the case, testing protections in a 2021 law, may set a national precedent with a decision expected in about 45 days. KOLN
- ➤ Nebraska Football’s Spring Game tickets cost $5 now but will rise to $10 Monday and $20 on Saturday, March 28, when kickoff is at 11 a.m. The event includes home games for Nebraska baseball and softball at Haymarket Park. KNOP
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Henri Herbert Concert
6-10 p.m. — Zoo Bar — Cost TBD — Experience the piano magic of Henri Herbert, a touring phenomenon from Austin.
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Lincoln Stars vs. Des Moines Buccaneers
7:05-8:05 p.m. — The Ice Box — Ticket prices vary — Watch as the Lincoln Stars take on the Des Moines Buccaneers in this thrilling hockey matchup.
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Lincoln Gem and Mineral Show
9 a.m.-5 p.m. — Sandhills Global Event Center — $8 admission, $15 for 2 days — Explore minerals, fossils, and family-friendly activities at this annual gem extravaganza.
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Spring Golf Clinic for Youth
4:30-5:30 p.m. — YMCA Youth Sports Administrative Office — Cost applies after March 23 — Young golfers can enhance their skills with PGA Professionals in a limited participant setting.
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Raven Live Performance
6:30-9:30 p.m. — 1867 Bar — Tickets from $63 — Experience an unforgettable night with Raven in Lincoln’s lively bar scene.
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Spring Golf Clinic for Youth
4:30-5:30 p.m. — YMCA Youth Sports Administrative Office — $15 late registration fee after March 24 — Engage in a four-week golf clinic with PGA Professionals tailored for kids aged 5-14.
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