Good morning, Lincoln.

On Wednesday night, a five-year-old girl fell from a third-story window at a northeast Lincoln apartment building just north of 56th and Holdrege — she had pushed out a window screen and climbed into it — and was taken to a hospital with non-life-threatening injuries.

On Thursday morning, Standing Bear High School freshmen toured the state capitol and took part in a mock legislative hearing as part of their civics class—serving as senators and questioning a fake bill while learning the rules of government.

The DEA Omaha Division partnered with 155 law enforcement agencies to collect 20,628 pounds of unused medications on April 26 as part of National Prescription Drug Take Back Day.

This spring event marked the division’s largest collection since 2021 — a key step to help prevent drug misuse and abuse.

On May 8th, Governor Jim Pillen and Nebraska Department of Veterans Affairs director John Hilgert honored World War II veterans at the State Capitol on the 80th anniversary of Victory in Europe Day — the event featured medal presentations, a colors ceremony, and a wreath-laying by the veterans’ great grandchildren.

Mayor Gaylor Baird and Health Department Director Kerry Kernen introduced a new Heat Response Plan that will boost coordination among community partners to help residents get cooling and health resources during extreme heat.

The plan sets steps for different heat alerts and includes extra hours at cooling centers — measures designed to protect vulnerable neighbors.

The No. 3-seeded Nebraska softball team beat Penn State 9-1 in five innings on May 8 at Bittinger Stadium in West Lafayette during the Big Ten Tournament, with pitcher Jordyn Bahl limiting Penn State to two hits—Ava Bredwell went 3-for-3 and drove in three runs to mark the Huskers’ 23rd run-rule win of the season. The team will face the winner of UCLA and Indiana today at 5 p.m. in the semifinals.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

iDKHOW Concert

8:00 – 9:30 PM — Bourbon Theatre — $29 — Experience a night of lively music with iDKHOW at Bourbon Theatre.

Nikki Hill Concert

6-10 p.m. — Zoo Bar — Ticket info not provided — Experience the fiery performance of Carolina girl Nikki Hill live.

Open Coffee Networking at Crescent Moon

8-9:30 a.m. — Crescent Moon Coffee — Free coffee — Connect with Lincoln's startup community over a morning brew and casual conversations.

Acoustic Friday @ Saro Cider

5:30-9 p.m. — SARO Cider — Free entry — Kick off the weekend with local acoustic tunes and delicious ciders in downtown Lincoln.