Good morning, Lincoln.

Pastor Kris Bohac leads four small churches in Lancaster and Saunders counties and trains lay leaders to hold services so the congregations stay active.

She rotates the schedule and will support them as she prepares to retire next spring.

Community members gathered at Immanuel Lutheran Church on Sunday for a pancake breakfast fundraiser to support the widow of Matthew Wing, a Concordia student-athlete killed in a car accident on March 13.

The church also distributed bracelets with his confirmation verse to show that the community stands together.

Mark Shriner of The Coffee House on P St is adapting his nearly 40-year-old local coffee shop to compete with drive-thru chains by emphasizing personal service—offering a unique, community-driven experience today—and plans a value menu to attract customers in downtown Lincoln.

Most of Nebraska remains in severe drought as warm, windy weather fuels wildfire risk—UNL climatologist Curtis Riganti says conditions are persistent.

Some rain is expected later this week, but the March 26 drought map shows a continued lack of precipitation and snow, which may reduce water flow from the Rockies.

Nebraska Community Blood Bank in Lincoln will offer special incentives — lottery tickets provided with every donation from April 1 through April 30 and tote bags available through April 8 while supplies last — to boost blood donations this April at donor centers and mobile drives.

The Kansas City Royals home opener against the Minnesota Twins aired free Monday on KSNB Local4 and KNOP News 2 at Kauffman Stadium (first pitch was at 3:10 p.m.) for Nebraska fans.

The deal provides free, over-the-air access to 10 games this season.

Nebraska softball set a program record when 8,383 fans watched a two-of-three series win over UCLA and the team will face the Creighton Bluejays in Omaha today — marking its first top-10 series win since 2013.

Nebraska volleyball will face Missouri in its first outdoor match at Wrigley Field on Sept.

6 — part of Big Ten and SEC Volleyball Challenge Week, with FOX airing the game live. Ticket presales start on April 6 while the public sale begins on April 9.

Henri Herbert Concert

6-10 p.m. — Zoo Bar — Cost TBD — Experience the piano magic of Henri Herbert, a touring phenomenon from Austin.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Mother of All Garage Sales

5-9 p.m. — Sandhills Global Event Center — $5 admission — Discover treasures at this community annual garage sale featuring 300 booths of diverse items.

Community Free Market - April

10:00-11:30 a.m. — Seng Park at University Place — Free entry — It's like a yard sale, except everything is free!

IO2026 Summit

8:30 a.m.–5:00 p.m. — Sheldon Museum of Art — Tickets required — Connect with 300+ innovators exploring the intersection of artistry and analysis.

Spring Affair Plant Sale

5:00 PM – 9:30 PM — Sandhills Global Event Center — Free entry — Discover over 800 varieties of plants at the Great Plains' largest plant sale.