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Saturday, April 26th, 2025
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Good morning, Lincoln. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 26th of April.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ On Friday, Cornhusker Bank and People’s City Mission kicked off Sole Impact Distribution Day at the help center in Lincoln, where guests chose shoes, socks, and pizza, and the remaining pairs will be given to families in need. Pastor Tom Barber said the collected shoes—over 63,000 pairs from more than 150 sponsors—reflect the community's generosity. Nebraska Now
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Lincoln Police say a man stole five pairs of Ray-Ban sunglasses from Heartland Optical near 27th and Apple on April 25—he tried to buy 12 pairs before hiding five in his waistband—resulting in a $1,500 loss and a minor injury to an employee. KFOR
- ➤ On Sunday at 6:20 p.m., officers responded to a hit-and-run crash in north Lincoln at 48th & Holdrege streets when a stolen 2020 red Dodge Ram hit a Mazda M3 and then a Kia K5, sending the Kia driver to the hospital while the suspect fled on foot. Nebraska Now
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ The TeamMates mentoring program celebrated graduates and their mentors in Lincoln today as participants prepared for new journeys and honored the impact of consistent support—82 students were recognized with 23 earning scholarships from donors. Interim Superintendent John Skretta and Teammates co-founder Tom Osborne stressed the need for more citizens to become mentors as youth continue to seek guidance. Fox Nebraska
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ The city approved a permit (issued Friday) for a Wahoo-based construction company to demolish debris at the former Garner Industries site following last year’s tornado, and the work is expected to start in the coming weeks as recovery efforts continue. KOLN
- ➤ Lincoln voters will see a ballot that includes a proposal to ban housing discrimination (based on a renter’s or buyer’s source of income) and races for city council, the airport authority, and the school board. Early voting is underway ahead of the non-partisan election on May 6 (with contests featuring both incumbents and challengers). KOLN
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ A flag football camp for girls will be held tomorrow from 3 to 5 at Lincoln High's Beechner Field. Signups will begin afterward for the city’s first five on five flag football league (practice starts May 13 and games run through Fourth of July week at the Lincoln Youth Football Complex) and the league is open to students in third through 12th grade. KFOR
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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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Open Coffee Networking at Crescent Moon
8-9:30 a.m. — Crescent Moon Coffee — Free coffee — Connect with local entrepreneurs and share insights in a casual atmosphere.
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Acoustic Friday at Saro Cider
5:30-9 p.m. — SARO Cider — Enjoy local ciders while listening to acoustic performances from talented musicians.
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Jackie Venson Live
5-8 p.m. — Zoo Bar — Ticket info TBA — Experience the complexly beautiful music of multi-instrumentalist Jackie Venson and her band as they perform from her new album, The Love Anthology.
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