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Wednesday, April 23rd, 2025
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Good morning, Lincoln. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 23rd of April.
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Lancaster County District Judge Susan Strong set former Seward County deputy Anthony Gann’s trial to begin on Feb. 9, 2026—after he filed another motion to continue the case—following his April 2024 indictment for the fatal shooting of Jorge Luis Santana-Ramirez on I-80. Nebraska Now
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ A USDA report shows Nebraska corn farmers are expected to plant 10.6 million acres of corn this season—an investment of nearly $3.1 billion in seed, fuel and fertilizer over two months. Farmers will complete planting by mid-May and officials urge drivers to watch for slow-moving equipment on rural roads. KNOP
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Nebraska's highest-paid superintendents earned six or more times what first-year teachers made, a state auditor said in a letter to lawmakers on Monday—figures that show even small districts paid more than national averages. The letter noted large pay gaps at districts in Lincoln, Omaha, and Fremont—details that highlight a persistent disparity in education salaries. Lincoln Journal Star
- ➤ North Star High School senior Chase Strohmyer’s runner-up artwork 'Holy Bikes' will soon be hung in Congressman Mike Flood’s Capitol office—he plans to study photography at the University of Nebraska after graduating. KOLN
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ City planners are moving closer to making South Haymarket a historic district near downtown as the City Council will vote on the proposal on April 28. The plan adds the property at 631 L St. & offers tax credits and relaxed floodplain rules for redevelopment. Lincoln Journal Star
- ➤ On Tuesday morning, U.S. Senators Deb Fischer and Pete Ricketts met with the Nebraska Farm Bureau to urge Congress to renew the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (TCJA) before it expires later this year. Sen. Fischer said that if the law ends, an average family of four making $80,000 will face a $1,700 tax hike and a $1,000 drop in the Child Tax Credit per child, which could affect farms and ranches (80% are family-owned). KOLN
SPORTS NEWS
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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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