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Saturday, April 4th, 2026
Good morning, Lincoln. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 4th of April.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Pastors and church members carried an 8‐foot walnut cross (60 pounds) through city streets on Good Friday; the walk started at the church, moved past downtown and the Capitol, and ended at the Sumner Street church at 7 p.m. KOLN
- ➤ Lincoln has launched a partnership that places a Community Resource Worker at Bennett Martin Public Library to help residents find housing, health care, and other essential services. The service, funded by a $25,000 grant, runs 20 hours a week on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Fox Nebraska
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Today, the second Crumbl Cookie store opened at 2801 Pinelake Rd with owner Tracy Brunson hosting a raffle for free cookies and giveaways. The location operates Monday through Thursday from 8 a.m. to 10 p.m., and Friday and Saturday from 8 a.m. to midnight. KOLN
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ The musical Mid-Life the Crisis Musical opens April 9 (TADA Theatre) and features humorous songs, scenes, and sketches that show the quirky realities of aging, from reading glasses to unexpected sounds when sitting down. Lincoln Journal Star
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ Nebraska's groundwater levels dropped by an average of 0.29 feet in 2025 amid persistent drought, with the Panhandle recording declines over 10 feet, though most areas kept stable drinking water supply + a report from UNL’s School of Natural Resources details these changes. KOLN
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Registration is open for the 13th annual Good Life Halfsy half marathon in Lincoln on Sunday, Nov. 8 at 8:30 a.m. Prices start at $105, and race organizers promise smoother start-line and finish-line experiences while supporting nonprofits like Habitat for Humanity and offering early sign-up incentives. KOLN
- ➤ Nebraska coach Fred Hoiberg was named AP National Coach of the Year after leading the Huskers to a record 28-7 season and their first NCAA Sweet 16 finish — he is one of four finalists for the Werner Ladder Naismith Men’s Coach of the Year award on Sunday. Nebraska Now
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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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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.
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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!
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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.
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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.
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DoNot Stop Half Marathon and Fun Run
8 AM – 12 PM — Holmes Lake Park — Registration required — A unique race that combines running with a love for donuts.
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Skizzy Mars Concert
7-10:30 p.m. — The Royal Grove — Pre-Sale: $22, General Admission: $25, VIP: $35 — Experience a night filled with smooth hooks and clever bars from Skizzy Mars.
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Spineshank Live Concert
6-8 p.m. — Bourbon Theatre — Ticket prices vary — Experience the electrifying sounds of the iconic industrial rock band Spineshank.
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