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Tuesday, April 15th, 2025
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Good morning, Lincoln. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 15th of April.
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Lincoln police arrested a 46-year-old woman on Saturday after she allegedly threatened her roommate and fired a shot from a handgun near 58th and Huntington, with no injuries reported and the gun recovered (she faces charges for terroristic threats and using a weapon to commit a felony). KFOR
- ➤ Lincoln police arrested 32-year-old Nyachang Dak on Sunday after school officials at Brownell Elementary found bruising on a 10-year-old girl last month—she now faces a felony child abuse charge with a court hearing set for May 20. KOLN
- ➤ Donovan Youngman, 27, was arrested Friday in a 2023 drug smuggling scheme at a Lincoln prison and appeared in court Monday on charges of delivering a controlled substance and unlawful acts in the corrections department—this marks the second arrest after 31-year-old Kelly McCormack was taken on Dec. 27. Nebraska Now
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Lincoln’s 24-year-old singer Jadyn Olesen passed Monday’s knockout round on The Voice after she sang Avril Lavigne’s Keep Holding On to show her softer voice—judges Michael Bublé and Adam Levine praised her talent. She will now compete in the playoffs as she takes another step closer to the live shows. Lincoln Journal Star
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Lincoln Public Schools is working on new sports areas at Lincoln Northwest and Standing Bear high schools using bond money and donations. The district finished a football stadium at Northwest and built practice fields at Standing Bear — with fieldhouses set to finish by early August — while more work remains. Lincoln Journal Star
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Governor Jim Pillen announced a new program yesterday at 11 a.m. to expand Nebraska’s production animal veterinarian workforce, targeting recent veterinary graduates and professionals interested in relocating—this effort builds on last year’s partnership with the University of Nebraska and the Nebraska Department of Labor. KOLN
- ➤ Nebraska State Auditor Mike Foley sent a letter to state senators warning that business tax incentive programs will cost more than $1.5 billion over the next four fiscal years—adding pressure to a tight state budget. He urged lawmakers to review these programs as they work to close a $289 million budget gap. Nebraska Examiner
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Former Husker Lexi Rodriguez will travel to New York City today for the 95th AAU James E. Sullivan Award ceremony that honors top collegiate, Olympic and elite athletes. She advanced from 39 semifinalists and ended her Nebraska career as a four-time All-American and career leader in digs — achievements that reflect her strong sportsmanship and leadership. Nebraska Now
- ➤ Max Buettenback drove in key runs to lift the Huskers to a 6—4 win over Iowa on Sunday at Duane Banks Field, with his game-tying hit and go-ahead run sealing the victory. The team now travels to Omaha today for a midweek matchup against Creighton with first pitch set for 6 p.m. at Charles Schwab Field on FS1. KFOR
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Dance Mini Session at Copple Family YMCA
5:20-7:30 p.m. — Copple Family YMCA — Cost info not specified — Explore various dance styles including ballet, jazz, and hip hop for ages 3-11.
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Open Coffee Meetup
8-9:30 a.m. — Crescent Moon Coffee — Free coffee — Casual networking event for entrepreneurs and the startup community in Lincoln.
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Floyd - A Pink Floyd Tribute
8:30 p.m. — Bourbon Theatre — $15 – $35 — Experience a night of classic Pink Floyd music performed live.
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Lincoln Mom Prom
7-10 p.m. — Turbine Flats — Celebrate motherhood — A fun-filled night of dancing and laughter for moms to enjoy together.
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Jurassic Quest
6:59 p.m. — Sandhills Global Event Center — Ticket prices vary — Dive into a prehistoric adventure featuring exciting dinosaur exhibits and activities for families.
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Neil deGrasse Tyson Concert in Lincoln
7:30-9:00 p.m. — Lied Center for Performing Arts — Tickets available — Experience an evening with renowned astrophysicist and science communicator Neil deGrasse Tyson.
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Becky Robinson Performance
8 PM – 12 AM — Bourbon Theatre — $139 — Gametime offers last-minute tickets for a night of laughter with comedian Becky Robinson.
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Parents Night Out at Cooper YMCA
6-10 p.m. — Cooper YMCA — Registration required — Kids enjoy crafts, games, and fun activities while parents take a well-deserved break.
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Husker Games: Football
2-6 p.m. — Memorial Stadium — Cost info not provided — Experience thrilling college football action at Memorial Stadium with fellow fans.
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Impact Over Points: Effective Product Delivery
6-8 p.m. — Don't Panic Labs — Free entry — Learn how to shift focus from arbitrary metrics to impactful outcomes in software delivery.
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