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Thursday, April 17th, 2025
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Good morning, Lincoln. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 17th of April.
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Two men accused of faking documents to look like U.S. citizens were arrested on March 21 at Bryan East by Homeland Security agents working for Sys-Kool—an Omaha company that serves Bryan Health—and the investigation into false social security numbers will continue. KOLN
- ➤ Lincoln police arrested 32-year-old Zacharia Hughes for suspected meth dealing on Tuesday after officers spotted his vehicle with stolen license plates near 14th and Adams at 8:45 p.m.—they followed his car to a restaurant near 27th and W where they seized suspected meth, MSM, prescription bottles, two knives, bolt cutters and a pry bar. Nebraska Now
- ➤ A judge ruled Wednesday that there is enough evidence to try the 18-year-old man accused of shooting a woman at a north Lincoln gas station on Sept. 7—surveillance video showed him firing a rifle at the scene, and a 21-year-old man who drove him will face multiple felony charges with a court hearing on April 29. Nebraska Now
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ Tariffs on steel and lumber have raised costs for the WarHorse Lincoln casino expansion and for local homebuilders. The extra cost of about $6 million for casino phase 3—now likely delayed until spring—shows how these tariffs are impacting construction expenses. Lincoln Journal Star
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Former Urban Development Director Dan Marvin was nominated by Mayor Leirion Gaylor Baird to return to the role pending City Council approval, and he will start on July 14 replacing Peter Hind whose last day is August 1 as he takes a new position at the University of Kansas—Marvin is a longtime Lincoln resident with prior council and planning commission experience that local officials say will support future projects. KFOR
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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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Chris Cain Live Performance
6-10 p.m. — Zoo Bar — Ticket prices vary — Experience the mesmerizing blues guitar of Chris Cain, acclaimed as one of today's finest artists.
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41st Annual Lincoln Mayor's Interfaith Breakfast
7:30-9:00 a.m. — The Lincoln Marriott Cornhusker Hotel — Free entry — Celebrate unity and hope at this interfaith prayer breakfast featuring music and sacred readings.
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