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Friday, March 28th, 2025
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Good morning, Lincoln. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 28th of March.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Students from Lighthouse's after-school program near 27th and N streets celebrated its 35th year on Tuesday by delivering handmade bracelets with encouraging words to patients at Nebraska Hematology-Oncology. The program—aiming to complete 35 acts of kindness in 2025—has also planned a food drive and other events to support local residents in need. Lincoln Journal Star
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ A national big box liquor store chain will open at the former Sears building next to Gateway Mall and has set its opening date. The retailer will start business soon + local residents will have a new option for buying liquor. Lincoln Journal Star
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ The Lancaster County Sheriff’s Office said Thursday that rural homeowners and farmers are urged to check their pivot irrigation systems after several reports of stolen wire have led to thousands of dollars in losses and advised residents to report suspicious activity by calling 402-441-6500. KOLN
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ A new report from the Center for Rural Affairs shows that direct sales of locally grown food jumped 84% for consumers and 45% for retailers and food hubs. The report said that if every local bought $5 of farm food each week, farm income would get a boost of $512 million. Nebraska Now
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Lincoln Police and CenterPointe launched a Co-Responder Program that sends mental health experts with officers to answer calls during mental health crises. Two co-responders began on March 3 and a third will start in early April—local officials say the three-year program is funded by a $550,000 federal grant and matching city funds and is expected to improve responses. KFOR
- ➤ Roughly $100 million meant for local projects will not come this year because a temporary funding law kept the government running without adding new funds—this loss delays new equipment for the Lancaster County Sheriff’s Office and pushes back improvements at the University of Nebraska Innovation Campus and a local water project on the Santee Sioux Nation Reservation. KOLN
- ➤ Nebraska Attorney General Mike Hilgers is urging residents to check if they qualify for compensation for generic drug purchases made between May 2009 and December 2019 as Nebraska joins 50 other states in seeking a $39.1 million settlement with Apotex—accused of inflating prices and reducing competition. The settlement was filed in U.S. District Court in Hartford after the coalition obtained all required signatures. KOLN
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Micro Wrestling Federation
7-12 p.m. | Bourbon Theatre | $25-$260 | Experience an unforgettable evening of high-energy wrestling entertainment suitable for all ages.
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On-Site Tour at Waterford Wilderness Hills
9 AM - 7 PM | Waterford Wilderness Hills Memory Care | Free entry | Explore the best senior living community recognized for exceptional care and engaging activities.
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Spring Golf Clinic for Youth
4:30-5:30 p.m. — YMCA Youth Sports Administrative Office — Registration fee applies — Participate in a youth golf clinic led by professionals at Jim Ager Golf Course.
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4x4 Challenge 2025
April 1st – April 30th — Cooper YMCA — Fun and prizes await — A team-based challenge open to everyone for a month of friendly competition.
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Spring Golf Clinic for Youth
4:30-5:30 p.m. — YMCA Youth Sports Administrative Office — Cost: Included golf shirt and rounds — Learn from City of Lincoln Golf Professionals in this exciting four-week golf clinic for ages 5-14.
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Jeremy Pinnell Concert
7-11 p.m. — Bourbon Theatre — Cost TBD — Experience a night of captivating Americana music from acclaimed artist Jeremy Pinnell.
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First Friday Art Walk Featuring Kinsee Hillis
5:30-7:30 p.m. — Francie & Finch Bookshop — Free entry — Explore the whimsical artwork of Kinsee Hillis during Downtown Lincoln's monthly art walk.
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Lincoln Gem and Mineral Club Gem Show
9:30 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. — Sandhills Global Event Center — Free entry — Discover gems, minerals, and family fun with hands-on activities and exhibits.
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Rutgers Scarlet Knights at Nebraska Cornhuskers Baseball
12:05-4:05 p.m. — Haymarket Park — Ticket prices vary — Witness college baseball action as the Scarlet Knights take on the Cornhuskers in Lincoln.
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Chris O'Leary Band Performance
5:30-11:30 p.m. — Zoo Bar — Tickets available — Experience the soulful sounds of award-winning blues artist Chris O'Leary.
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