Good Day
Lincoln
Thursday, April 16th, 2026
Good morning, Lincoln. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 16th of April.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ The Nebraska Farm Bureau Disaster Relief Fund is accepting applications from farm and ranch families affected by spring wildfires. Eligible applicants may receive up to $5,000 per household as donations help cover repairs to pastureland, fencing, and infrastructure until funds run out. KNOP
- ➤ Gray Media Nebraska stations earned the 2026 Service to Community Award for Television from the National Association of Broadcasters Leadership Foundation when their streaming special Break the Silence on Domestic Violence aired on Nov. 25, 2025 — the project used anonymous survivor stories and voice actor readings to spark community dialogue. KNOP
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Creative Collabs Collective of Nebraska has stepped in to help nine Painted Tree Boutiques vendors who lost their space after the store abruptly closed, offering temporary shelf space in Lincoln. The business will host a free Local Love Vendor Market on Sunday, April 26 to support more small vendors. Nebraska Now
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ The city of Lincoln extended the deadline for the America 250 City Art Poster Project to Wednesday, Apr. 22, inviting youth, amateur, and professional artists to create works that celebrate Lincoln’s past and inspire optimism. Entries are judged on creativity (impact, originality, and relevance) and winners will be announced soon. KOLN
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Holocaust scholars from across the U.S. will gather this week at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln to examine how digital tools (including AI) are shaping research and remembrance. Lincoln Journal Star
- ➤ Lincoln Public Schools board will vote later this month on proposed pay raises for administrators and technicians (over 800 employees stand to benefit) as the district reviews its compensation plan. Lincoln Journal Star
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Barron Miles, a Nebraska Football Hall of Famer, and his family are seeking funds as his daughter Ava faces rare gastroparesis complications and must return to Cleveland for surgery after insurance denied coverage. The family is relying on local fundraising + community support to help with her medical costs. Nebraska Now
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Tuesday's Heartland tournament opening round had Lincoln North Star beat Norfolk 11 to 3 and Kearney win 14 to 1 over Lincoln High; quarterfinals are set for Wednesday while the Eastern Midlands tournament closed with Elkhorn edging Lincoln Northwest 4 to 3 in a close contest. KFOR
- ➤ Nebraska baseball won a 5-4 contest against Creighton Tuesday night at Hawks Field at Haymarket Park, featuring Drew Grego’s homer and three RBI in front of 6,148 fans. The Huskers will host USC for a three-game series Friday at 6:02 p.m. KFOR
- ➤ Nebraska men’s basketball senior guard Sam Hoiberg was named a first-team Academic All-American on Tuesday, Apr. 14 after leading the Huskers to a record 28-7 season and their first NCAA Sweet 16 appearance. He is the first Husker honored since Shavon Shields in 2015. KFOR
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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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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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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.
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Parents Night Out at Copple Family YMCA
6-10 p.m. — Copple Family YMCA — Cost info not provided — Kids enjoy supervised activities while parents take a break for dinner or relaxation.
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DAME MAS GAS Lincoln
8:00-11:59 PM — The Royal Grove — Limited capacity — Experience a fusion of Reggaeton and Electronic Music with an Old School vs. New School showdown.
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~ Thomas Jefferson
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