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Tuesday, April 22nd, 2025
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Good morning, Lincoln. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 22nd of April.
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Lincoln Animal Control warned residents on Monday of a scam targeting pet owners who posted about lost pets online—scammers using the official phone number claimed to have found the pet and asked for payment via a link or cash app even though there is no fee to file a lost pet report. Nebraska Now
- ➤ Lincoln police arrested 38-year-old Reynaldo Castillo on suspicion of second-degree assault, possession of a controlled substance and use of a deadly weapon to commit a felony following a stabbing near South First and M streets on Saturday—39-year-old victim received treatment for stab wounds to his leg and arm and is now stable at a local hospital. KOLN
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Early voting ballots for the May 6th Lincoln election were mailed to voters who requested them. Ballots must be received by 8 p.m. May 6th—voters may also cast ballots in person at the election office during extended hours on April 25th, April 30th, May 3rd, and May 5th. Nebraska Now
- ➤ The Lancaster County Election Commissioner’s Office has begun mailing early vote ballots for the Lincoln General Election on May 6 to voters who requested them by last Friday. Lincoln voters can also pick up ballots in-person during extended hours—ballots must be returned by 8 p.m. on May 6, and vote-by-mail applications need to be received by 6 p.m. on April 25. KOLN
- ➤ State Senator Jane Raybould of Lincoln and Senator Stan Clouse of Kearney reached a compromise on LB 258 that will replace cost-of-living annual increases with a fixed 1.75% rise starting in 2027—an effort to lower business costs while critics say it diverges from the voter-approved plan from 2022. Nebraska Examiner
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ The Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services is telling residents to protect themselves from tick bites and diseases like Lyme disease and Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever by wearing light clothes, using EPA-registered repellent, and doing regular tick checks. It also suggests treating clothing with permethrin and walking in the middle of trails to help keep people and pets safe. KNOP
- ➤ Today, the Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services warns Lincoln residents to protect against tick bites that can spread diseases such as Lyme disease, Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever, Ehrlichiosis, and Alpha-Gal Syndrome. The agency advises wearing light clothing, using EPA-registered repellent, treating gear with permethrin, and checking for ticks (since immature ticks can be very small) after spending time outdoors. KOLN
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ The Sandhills Global Youth Complex near Oak Lake has already hosted over 200 practices and 100 games before its official opening on April 26; the $31.5 million, eight-field facility has welcomed 8U league games and other youth events. The center will host Nebraska Wesleyan teams and local sports programs + it is expected to boost community play throughout the season. Lincoln Journal Star
- ➤ Lincoln Saltdogs signed former MLB All-Star Jair Jurrjens—who last pitched with the Braves and Tigers—along with outfielders Kyle Battle, returning for his second season, and Neyfy Castillo, who will join the team for the first time, for the 2025 season. Nebraska Now
- ➤ The Lincoln Stars won a 2-0 game over Sioux City Monday at Tyson Events Center — avenging last season's loss and earning a spot in the Western Conference finals. They will next face the winner of the Sioux Falls and Waterloo series. Nebraska Now
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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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Minnesota Golden Gophers vs. Nebraska Cornhuskers Baseball
6:05-10:05 p.m. — Haymarket Park — Ticket prices vary — Catch an exciting college baseball showdown in Lincoln.
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Talbott Brothers Concert
7-11 p.m. — Bourbon Theatre — $31 — Experience an evening of live music from the Talbott Brothers in a vibrant local venue.
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Mother's Day Market Yoga
9-10 a.m. — Venue 5 Twenty-Two — All proceeds to benefit Disrupting Traffick — Enjoy a refreshing yoga class in partnership with a local shopping market.
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Docker with Kubernetes Administration Training Class
Daily 9 a.m. — UNL Leadership Training Center — $2490 — Gain hands-on expertise in DevOps through instructor-led training in Docker and Kubernetes.
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