Good Day
Lincoln
Friday, April 17th, 2026
Good morning, Lincoln. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 17th of April.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Lincoln is renovating downtown streets under Project 'O' Street with upgrades to sidewalks, lighting, and stormwater that began in early April; residents are encouraged to support local businesses and attend a free block party on Thursday, Apr. 30 at the 14th and 'O' streets intersection. KFOR
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Scoops, a southeast Lincoln ice cream shop (at 70th and Van Dorn) will close on April 30 due to an expired lease and a new tenant moving in. Interested buyers can contact the shop for equipment or brand details. KOLN
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ The first tile of a 70-year-old mural restoration is set to be installed at Wyuka Park at noon Monday under the direction of Luke Holle & the Superboy Construction team, marking the start of the restoration and a community fundraising campaign for the final $600,000 needed to revitalize this landmark. KOLN
- ➤ Lincoln's Yazidi community celebrated their new year Wednesday with music, traditional egg coloring and dancing at Mahoney Park and Holmes Lake as part of Yezidi Recognition Month declared by Mayor Leirion Gaylor Baird, uniting hundreds in a day of heritage and fresh beginnings. KOLN
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Schoo Middle School drama students will perform The SpongeBob Musical: Youth Edition from April 20 to 23 at 7 p.m. with free admission for local public school students and $5 tickets for others, where the 19 cast members learn acting, singing, and dancing while gaining important life lessons. KOLN
- ➤ The University of Nebraska–Lincoln Speech and Debate Team placed fourth at the American Forensic Association National Speech Tournament, earning multiple top finishes at an event that drew regional competitors. Lincoln Journal Star
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ According to a 2025 Nebraska Rural Poll (showing 56% support for home-based solar panels), many rural residents favor local renewable energy over large-scale wind and solar projects; regional opinions differ. Fox Nebraska
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Lincoln Police Department is promoting a free Project Lifesaver bracelet during Autism Awareness Month to help find loved ones with autism quickly. Funded by the Julia Rose Foundation and run by the Autism Family Network, the program gives families peace of mind and supports community safety. KOLN
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ The Big Ten will introduce its first volleyball tournament where the top 15 teams will compete at a weeklong event. The tournament will take place in Fishers, Ind. from Nov. 20 to 25 and will award the conference’s automatic NCAA Tournament berth. Nebraska Now
- ➤ On Wednesday, Apr. 16, the Lincoln Football Coaches Association held its third coaching clinic at Sandhills Global Campus and honored retired high school football coaches (including Lee Zentic and Harold Simpson) while featuring Nebraska Wesleyan’s new head coach Jacob Donohoe as a speaker. KFOR
- ➤ The Big Ten Conference is hosting its first-ever volleyball tournament on Nov. 20-25 at Fishers Event Center in Fishers, Indiana, where Nebraska aims to secure its fourth conference title in the inaugural event that will crown the season's best team. KNOP
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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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