Good morning, Lincoln.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Spineshank Live Concert

6-8 p.m. — Bourbon Theatre — Ticket prices vary — Experience the electrifying sounds of the iconic industrial rock band Spineshank.