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Thursday, May 1st, 2025
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Good morning, Lincoln. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 1st of May.
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Nebraska State Patrol investigators arrested three inmates on May 31 for attacking correctional staff at Lincoln’s Reception and Treatment Center using manufactured weapons—Eric Ramirez, John Meyers, and Jonathan Gonzalez Salas—and five workers were severely injured while they now face charges including attempted first-degree murder. KOLN
- ➤ Lincoln Police are seeking a pair of burglars who broke into an apartment clubhouse on March 21 and again on March 29, stealing packages and office equipment—while also looking for the driver of a maroon Chevy Silverado that hit a vehicle on April 13 and left the scene. KOLN
- ➤ An 83-year-old Lincoln woman lost over $14K in a smishing scam when scammers falsely warned of a fraudulent charge and told her to send money through a Bitcoin ATM — police said on Monday. KOLN
- ➤ A 31-year-old driver who fatally struck a 62-year-old man near Sun Valley Boulevard and West O Street last summer was found guilty on Thursday after pleading no contest to three felonies—reckless motor vehicle homicide and two counts of possession of a controlled substance—with her sentencing set for June 30 at 1:30 p.m. KOLN
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Lawmakers approved school retirement and tax incentive changes Wednesday to reduce Nebraska's projected deficit by $136 million. The measures, LB 650 and LB 645, will trim business incentives and adjust pension contributions based on funding levels while saving $187.24 million over the next two-year cycle. Nebraska Examiner
SPORTS NEWS
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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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Parents Night Out at YMCA
5-9 p.m. — YMCA of Lincoln — Cost varies — Kids engage in games, crafts, and activities while parents enjoy a night out.
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