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Monday, May 5th, 2025
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Good morning, Lincoln. Here's your local news at a glance for Monday, the 5th of May.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Dale Miksch, a hospice resident with ALS at Grace Space, fulfilled his final wish on May 3 by joining a 10-mile bike ride organized by Lincoln cyclists — a group that included support with a modified pedicab for his ride along Van Dorn Street. Lincoln Journal Star
- ➤ The Lincoln Police Department kept Sunday's Lincoln Marathon safe by placing officers along the route and having some join the race in uniform. Jason Drager finished in one hour, 59 minutes and Julia Sandman, running with her son, completed the marathon in 3 hours, 47 minutes — with about 7,000 runners taking part overall. KOLN
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ On Saturday, Lincoln Fire and Rescue fought a garage fire at a home in the Capitol Beach neighborhood near Northwest 8th and West S streets around 11:15 a.m.—crews used water to keep the fire contained to the detached garage, which is now a total loss while investigators focus on the cause with no injuries reported. Lincoln Journal Star
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ A Lincoln man suffered gunshot wounds to his shoulder and neck after being shot around 5:40 a.m. on Sunday near South Third & H streets, and police said his injuries are not life-threatening as they investigate. KOLN
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ A Lincoln lawmaker pushed to raise survivors' benefits for Nebraska State Patrol troopers from 75% to 100% and ignited a dispute among legislative allies when an amendment delayed the change due to cost concerns. The measure passed with a vote of 45 to 2, and lawmakers said they will continue working on the change & help support families of fallen troopers. Nebraska Examiner
- ➤ Lancaster County Election Commissioner Todd Wiltgen reminded Lincoln voters that early vote ballots must be obtained or cast by Monday and all ballots must be dropped off by 8 p.m. on Election Day at designated drop boxes—polling locations will be open from 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. and acceptable photo ID is required. Nebraska Now
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ On Sunday, May 4, No. 20 Nebraska softball ended its regular season with a walk-off win over Maryland by a 9-1 score in six innings. The senior day game saw Ava Kuszak deliver a walk-off hit that capped record attendance at Bowlin Stadium and earned the Huskers a bye in the Big Ten Tournament—news expected Thursday. Nebraska Now
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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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XIII Minutes Live Performance
6:00-11:30 p.m. — Gray’s Keg — Entry fee not specified — Enjoy a night of hard rock and metal with Tulsa's own XIII Minutes.
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Winnipeg Goldeyes at Lincoln Saltdogs
1:05-5:05 p.m. — Haymarket Park — Enjoy a thrilling baseball game as the Winnipeg Goldeyes take on the Lincoln Saltdogs.
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iDKHOW Concert
8:00 – 9:30 PM — Bourbon Theatre — $29 — Experience a night of lively music with iDKHOW at Bourbon Theatre.
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Nikki Hill Concert
6-10 p.m. — Zoo Bar — Ticket info not provided — Experience the fiery performance of Carolina girl Nikki Hill live.
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