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Wednesday, April 30th, 2025
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Good morning, Lincoln. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 30th of April.
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ A UNL graduate assistant is accused of harassing Muslim students when he made hateful remarks during a campus event—he called the students 'evil' and 'demonic'—in a 16-second video that has been viewed over 98,900 times, and UNL said it is following its nondiscrimination procedures to support those affected. KOLN
- ➤ Lincoln masseur Laveal Jones, 41, was charged with first-degree sexual assault after a 44-year-old client said he touched her breasts and genitals and squeezed her neck during a massage on March 27 at 5 Elements Massage — Spa near 56th Street and Old Cheney Road; he turned himself in Monday night and is scheduled to appear in court on June 4. Nebraska Now
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ A Lincoln middle school art teacher, Beth Hawney (Schoo Middle School) uses her unified art class to help students with and without intellectual disabilities learn to work together by focusing on participation rather than grades. Other art teachers in the district will start similar classes next year, Hawney said, hoping to expand unified electives into other subjects. KOLN
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ Lancaster County residents can drop off unwanted chemicals at two free drive-thru hazardous waste events in May: one at Waverly First United Methodist Church on May 2 from 2 to 6 p.m. and another at Star City Shores on May 3 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.—materials like pesticides, cleaning products, and pool chemicals are accepted while items such as latex paint, electronics, and batteries are not. KOLN
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Nebraska lawmakers advanced LB468 from Sen. Rob Clements on Tuesday, reducing inheritance tax rates for most heirs while raising fees for marriage licenses, vehicle inspections, and other services — the move aims to offset a $34.8 million revenue loss to counties and will be debated further in the session. Some lawmakers expressed concerns that shifting these costs may force counties to rely more on property taxes for essential services. Lincoln Journal Star
- ➤ Lancaster County Election Commissioner Todd Wiltgen reminded early voters that Lincoln General Election ballots must be received by 8 a.m. on Election Day, Tuesday, May 6, so the Postal Service can process them. More than 7,200 of 30,500 ballots have been returned and voters who requested ballots after April 26 will receive a postcard outlining their options—vote on Election Day or pick up a ballot at the Election Commission’s office. KOLN
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Nebraska quarterback Dylan Raiola signed a name—image—likeness deal with Adidas on Tuesday after he broke freshman records for passing yards and completion percentage. He will start his second season with the Huskers and face Cincinnati on Aug. 28. Nebraska Now
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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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Open Coffee Networking Event
8-9:30 a.m. — Crescent Moon Coffee — Free entry — Gather with local entrepreneurs over coffee and share insights in a casual setting.
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