Good Day
Lincoln
Saturday, April 18th, 2026
Good morning, Lincoln. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 18th of April.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ El Centro de las Américas hosted its 19th annual fundraiser on Friday at the Lincoln Marriott Cornhusker Hotel downtown. The event featured wine, chocolates, and tango dancing (with a silent auction) to support education, health and community services for Hispanic and Latino families. KOLN
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ Nebraska has lost ground to neighboring states with an estimated 70,000 fewer jobs than expected based on past growth. Business leaders say that upcoming tax incentives and a renewed economic development plan will try to boost job growth and help families in the state (targeting tech and affordable housing challenges). KOLN
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ University research introduces simple irrigation rules that use soil moisture levels to decide when farmers should water crops. Field tests will soon begin on corn and soybean fields to boost profits while conserving water. KOLN
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ A study by Trace One shows that fewer Americans now drink alcohol, with the percentage dropping from 56% to 51% over the past ten years. Local bartenders report that more people are visiting bars less frequently and opting for nonalcoholic drinks. Nebraska Now
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Nebraska students have expressed reactions to planned renovations at Memorial Stadium that may make the 2026 season the last before upgrades finish in 2028, as the Board of Regents prepares to vote on the proposals. KNOP
- ➤ The University of Nebraska Board of Regents will consider a plan (Big Red Rebuild) to rebuild Memorial Stadium on Friday, April 24 at 9 a.m. The project will upgrade seating and access for 80,000 fans, with construction starting after the 2026 season and finishing in time for the 2028 kickoff. 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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Do what you can, with what you have, where you are.
~ Theodore Roosevelt
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