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Tuesday, April 1st, 2025
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Good morning, Lincoln. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 1st of April.
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ A driver crashed a car through a fence into a backyard near 84th Street and Elizabeth Drive just after 8 a.m. on Monday when the vehicle struck a Lincoln home and police are investigating the cause. KOLN
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Award-winning country singer Jordan Davis will make his Lincoln debut at Pinnacle Bank Arena on Oct. 9 as part of his Ain't Enough Road Tour that began in Palm Springs on Sept. 11—Mitchell Tenpenny and Vincent Mason will join him while tickets go on sale Friday at 10 a.m. Nebraska Now
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ The Lincoln Police Department will enforce distracted driving rules in April to stop speeding and red light running — the move comes after 3,903 crashes involved inattentive driving last year. The project is funded by a grant from the Nebraska Office of Transportation Highway Safety Office. KOLN
- ➤ Moody's raised Nebraska's bond rating to AAA on Monday because the state showed a stable economy, conservative spending, low debit liability & financial flexibility. Governor Jim Pillen said the higher rating will lower future borrowing costs & improve the state's financial reputation. Nebraska Now
- ➤ Lancaster County Election Commissioner Todd Wiltgen announced polling place changes for eight precincts affecting 8,500 Lincoln voters in the upcoming primary and general elections, and mailed new location notices which will arrive in the next few days. Early voters in these precincts will receive the notice for informational purposes only (voters must use their updated polling place to vote). Nebraska Now
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ CHI Health and CommonSpirit Health launched a Peer Support Program for physicians and advanced practice providers to help with burnout after the pandemic. The program offers virtual and in-person training for peer supporters and uses a blue badge symbol to mark those who give confidential help—protected by Nebraska law. KOLN
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Nebraska rallied from an 11 point deficit to beat Arizona State 86 to 78 in the first round of the College Basketball Crown on Monday. Connor Essegian scored all 17 of his points in the second half and Cale Jacobsen—who had 5 assists and 3 steals—helped secure the win. Nebraska Now
- ➤ Nebraska scored nine two-out runs in the seventh inning to beat No. 5 Oregon State 16-7 in an eight-inning game at Hawks Field at Haymarket Park on March 30. The Huskers return to play today against Creighton with the first pitch set for 6 p.m. on B1G+. KFOR
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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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Open Coffee at Crescent Moon
8-9:30 a.m. — Crescent Moon Coffee — Free entry — Share a coffee and connect with Lincoln's vibrant startup community.
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Spring Girls Golf Clinic
5:30-7 p.m. — YMCA Youth Sports Administrative Office — Registration required — A one-day golf clinic for girls in Kindergarten through 8th Grade at Jim Ager Golf Course.
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Return to Dust Concert
6-10 p.m. — Bourbon Theatre — Ticket prices vary — Experience the karmic saga of Los Angeles based alternative/grunge rock band Return to Dust.
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Easter Egg Hunt
5:45-6:00 p.m. — Copple Family YMCA — Pre-registration required — Families are invited to participate in a delightful Easter Egg Hunt with age-divided hunts and limited space.
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