Good Day
Lincoln
Sunday, April 5th, 2026
Good morning, Lincoln. Here's your local news at a glance for Sunday, the 5th of April.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Lincoln Parks and Recreation will host free family-friendly festivities this spring and summer as part of America’s 250th anniversary celebrations in local parks. Lincoln Journal Star
- ➤ Ybor, a second-chance kitchen that helps formerly incarcerated individuals get culinary jobs, has found a permanent home in the Telegraph District where it will offer job training and opportunities. Lincoln Journal Star
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ A $5.75 million deal could reshape Lincoln’s radio market as one company may soon control 9 of 15 stations pending federal approval. Lincoln Journal Star
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ On April 4, 1895, Governor Silas A. Holcomb signed a law naming goldenrod as Nebraska’s state flower with support from botanist Dr. Charles Bessey — September 17 was later celebrated as Golden Rod Day at the state fair. KNOP
- ➤ On April 4, 1895, Governor Silas A. Holcomb signed a law that made goldenrod Nebraska’s state flower, with botanist Dr. Charles Bessey supporting the effort (the state later celebrated Golden Rod Day at the Nebraska State Fair on Sept. 17). KOLN
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ The University of Nebraska State Museum hosted its monthly science lab on climate change in Morrill Hall. Visitors explored interactive stations that explained past climate impacts and ways to reduce greenhouse gases, with a view of fossils including Archie the Mammoth. KOLN
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ State Treasurer Joey Spellerberg urges locals to use free financial education resources on his office website during Financial Awareness Month this April. The site offers tools on budgeting, debt management, and saving to help residents secure their economic future. KFOR
- ➤ Lincoln Transportation and Utilities announced that parts of Adams Street between 33rd and 41st, eastbound Cornhusker Highway between 35th and Havelock, and 70th Street from Arbor to Bluff will close starting Monday, April 6 for road improvement work in Lincoln. Detour signs + digital alerts will guide local drivers. KFOR
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ On Saturday, Nebraska rallied to beat Penn State in a doubleheader at Hawks Field at Haymarket Park. The Huskers overcame an early four-run deficit with an 8-7 win in game one and then delivered a 13-1 run-rule win in game two ahead of tomorrow's series finale. KNOP
- ➤ Lincoln’s 12-year-old golfer will compete in a national junior golf event on Golf Channel today ahead of the 90th Masters — he said he loves the challenge. Lincoln Journal Star
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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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