Here's your local news at a glance for Monday, the 13th of April.
Good morning, Lincoln.
Over the weekend, the Cornhusker Hotel hosted the 13th Great Plains Gamefest with thousands of local gaming fans playing board games, swapping old for new, and trying giant and unreleased games.
The Great Plains Gaming Project will return with next year's event on the weekend of March 5.
A 100-year-old mural was discovered in downtown Lincoln near the Haymarket+ the artwork shows a style once common on brick warehouses and industrial buildings.
Three women in south Lincoln are running to represent District 5 on the state education board and shared their priorities with the Journal Star ahead of the primary election.
A $12M modern storage facility is set to open in Lincoln by the end of the year.
The temperature-controlled 135,000 sqft building caters to growing local demand.
On Friday night, No. 19 Nebraska, led by Sanderson, played a road game against No. 21 Oregon but fell short of its comeback effort, leaving the series tied.
Noah Rau, a senior with Chase County Track and Field, broke his own state record with a 205-07 discus throw at the Ogallala Invite and focuses on winning more gold next month in Omaha before joining the Huskers.
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.
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.
Gospel Brunch with The Waymaker Trio
12-2 p.m. — James Arthur Vineyards — Free admission — Enjoy uplifting gospel music by The Waymaker Trio on the outdoor stage with food available on-site.
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