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Tuesday, April 29th, 2025
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Good morning, Lincoln. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 29th of April.
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ A 23-year-old man from Lincoln was arrested early Sunday after allegedly leaving his car and threatening two people with a gun at an Interstate 80 off-ramp. Lincoln Journal Star
- ➤ A man was arrested Monday morning after stealing a vehicle from UNL’s campus when an officer saw a Jeep without headlights near Salt Creek and Antelope Valley Parkway at about 2:15 a.m.—20-year-old Aaron Gonzales now faces felony theft charges and is held in Lancaster County Jail. Nebraska Now
- ➤ Lincoln police arrested four suspects after reports of vehicles being broken into in a northeast neighborhood early Saturday — officers recovered a running truck near 59th and Aylesworth that held three stolen firearms, with two teens charged for theft and two others facing marijuana possession and trespassing charges. KFOR
- ➤ Lincoln police are investigating the suspicious death of 89-year-old Virginia Patlan, who died on April 1 after injuries that did not match her reported fall, as caretaker accounts and prior abuse concerns deepen the inquiry—officials executed a search warrant to gather evidence—and no arrests have yet been made. KOLN
- ➤ Two men, Olen Warner (51) and Ernesto Leyva (36), were convicted by a federal jury on Thursday in Lincoln for trafficking and distributing drugs and will be sentenced on July 17. KOLN
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ The Nebraska Economic Forecasting Advisory Board revised its deficit estimate, adding $190 million to both the current and next two fiscal years and leaving lawmakers less than a month to find the funds. Lawmakers will begin debates on May 6 and must deliver a final budget by May 15—considering measures like increased sales taxes and a pause in income tax cuts. KOLN
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ On April 27, the Huskers beat Maryland by a score of 21 to 5 in seven innings at College Park with Gabe Swansen recording seven RBIs and a home run—his first such game since 2012. Today, Nebraska will host Kansas State in Lincoln with first pitch set for 6:02 p.m. on BTN at Hawks Field at Haymarket Park. KFOR
- ➤ City officials and event organizers have announced traffic safety protocols and street closures for the Mayor’s Run on May 3 and the Marathon and Half Marathon on May 4, with about 2,000 elementary students and over 7,000 runners set to participate. The Lincoln Police Department will control intersections—drivers should expect delays along key routes during these events. KFOR
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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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Michigan Wolverines at Nebraska Cornhuskers Baseball
12:05 – 4:05 p.m. — Haymarket Park — Tickets available — Catch the thrilling matchup between the Wolverines and Cornhuskers in a sunny afternoon game.
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