Good Day
Lincoln
Thursday, April 9th, 2026
Good morning, Lincoln. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 9th of April.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ The People’s City Mission and Cornhusker Bank are collecting shoe donations at over 200 locations (A Day Without Shoes Lincoln) through April to help shelter guests, with donations distributed on April 24. KOLN
- ➤ Allison Porter, who grew up 45 miles from Lincoln, worked for NASA as a crew systems integrator for Orion Spacecraft Systems at Johnson Space Center in Houston (her work flew on Artemis II to the moon). Lincoln Journal Star
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ The Journey concert at Pinnacle Bank Arena, planned for today, has been postponed due to illness among band members (ticket holders should keep their tickets until a new date is announced). KOLN
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ Nebraska's Department of Labor reported that the unemployment rate for January is 3%, a 0.1 point rise from January last year and still below the national 4.3% rate. The data shows the state's workforce continues to be resilient. KNOP
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Lincoln Children’s Museum has opened a temporary STEM exhibit called 'What Will You Build Today?' on its lower level; it offers interactive stations for architecture, engineering, and design and runs through the summer+ admission covers entry. Fox Nebraska
- ➤ Lincoln mother Heather Schmidt urged officials to support changes in LB 1050 — aiming to boost dyslexia screening and reading help — so local schools can update policies by July 1. Her advocacy follows years of effort to assist struggling readers as legislators continue debate on the amendment. Nebraska Examiner
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ Plant Nebraska, a nonprofit focused on local landscaping, is urging residents to plant more trees as losing 6.5% of Nebraska’s tree canopy over the past decade has removed nearly 5,000 acres; the organization shared a video today to show proper planting techniques aimed at cooling communities and supporting future growth. Nebraska Now
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Community members in north Lincoln are invited to an open house on April 23 at 5:30–7:30 p.m. at North Star High School to discuss two projects that will improve a rail corridor and lower flood risk; staff and project consultants will share design and construction details. KFOR
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Yesterday, Lincoln Police Department confirmed six overdose deaths within two weeks while autopsy and toxicology reports are pending review. Local nonprofit Marvilee, founded after a personal loss, will host a fundraiser on May 30 at Antelope Park to support families affected by substance abuse. Nebraska Now
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ No. 19 Nebraska baseball lost 5-3 to Kansas on Tuesday at Hawks Field at Haymarket Park, snapping a 15-game home win streak; the Huskers will head west for a three-game series at Oregon (Apr. 10-12). KFOR
- ➤ Berke Buyuktuncel reportedly enters the NCAA transfer portal, leaving Nebraska men's basketball without a fan favorite who started 61 of 66 games and averaged 6.5 points and 5.6 rebounds in two seasons. Nebraska Now
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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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Deorro's Cinco de Mayo Celebration
8:00 PM – 9:30 PM — The Royal Grove — GA from $10 — Dance the night away with Deorro's high-energy set blending electronic and Latin influences.
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The smaller the change, the easier it is to stick to.
~ James Clear
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