Good morning, Lincoln.

More than 260 UNL students joined the 20th Big Event across Lincoln to help residents and community sites with yard work and cleanup.

Nebraska will enforce new Medicaid work requirements on May 1, requiring beneficiaries to work or volunteer 80 hours a month, and local hospital officials warn the change may strain services if patients do not update their contact information (Bluestem Health and Nebraska Hospital Association).

The Nebraska Medical Cannabis Commission approved formal regulations for medical cannabis sales (including security requirements and limits to in-state recommendations) and sent them to Attorney General Mike Hilgers and Governor Jim Pillen for review.

The approval may prove key to licensing manufacturers, transporters and dispensaries this fall.

The Medical Cannabis Commission approved its final cultivator license and emergency regulations on Monday while manufacturers wait for a timeline to apply.

It will hire staff and secure legal counsel (to avoid conflicts) and will discuss further details at its May 11 meeting at 1 p.m.

On May 1, Nebraska will enforce Medicaid work rules (targeting able-bodied adults) that may cost Bluestem Health up to $600,000 yearly and lead to 10-15% patient disenrollment.

Hospital officials urge patients to update their state portal contact information to avoid coverage gaps.

The No. 19 Nebraska baseball team lost five to four to No. 21 Oregon in Eugene on Sunday.

The Huskers return to action today when they host Creighton at Hawks Field at Haymarket Park with first pitch set for 6 p.m.

Lincoln basketball announced on April 13 (via social media) that Pryce Sandfort will return for his senior season after a record-breaking campaign attracted NBA interest; he averaged 18.1 points, broke the school’s record for three-pointers, and aims to build his legacy here.

Nebraska's softball team dominated Wisconsin in Madison on Sunday with a 12-2 win that brought their record to 33-6.

The Huskers will head to Minneapolis next weekend to face the Golden Gophers.

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.

Engage FLEX Lincoln: Strategic Partnership Intensive

9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. — Lux Center For the Arts — Free entry — Enhance your arts organization’s capacity with expert-led strategic partnership workshops.