Good morning, Lincoln.

Hundreds of Lincoln residents toured seven historic homes in the Near South Neighborhood on Sunday and praised local guides for making the experience informative and engaging—local realtors note that rising home prices along with increased listings are sparking renewed interest in home buying.

Nearly 15 Lincoln Fire & Rescue units responded just before 1:40 p.m. on Sunday to a fire near 27th and Van Dorn where an unattended solar stove burning leaves sparked a blaze—causing $400,000 in damage and forcing residents to relocate.

At Glacial Till Vineyard and Winery near Palmyra, geologists and engineers drilled deep core samples that uncovered layers of glacial till, loess and sand not seen for 640,000 years — the findings may improve how experts predict underground water flow.

A three-day seminar brought together professionals to compare samples and create a standard language for describing Nebraska’s unique geology.

Construction of the new prison north of Lincoln is behind schedule and state officials now expect the total cost to exceed the $350 million budget, with $33.8 million already spent on early work.

Bids began in April and will run until June 3 (to help determine the final cost), which may delay completion further than planned.

Historian Jim McKee traced Lincoln’s police history from early community protection to a modern department with 353 officers – his account details milestones like the first elected constable and changes following the 1930 bank robbery.

His narrative shows how the force grew and adapted as the city evolved over time.

Joey Senstock from Lincoln East has been named Channel 8’s athlete of the week after he posted a .336 average with 89 hits, nine home runs and 72 RBIs in three years while leading his team with 30 RBIs this season.

The Spartans — now 29-3 — will face Papillion-LaVista at Tal Anderson Field on Friday at 10:00 a.m. as he hopes to repeat the magic of the 2023 state championship.

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.

Irreverent Warriors Silkies Sand Volleyball Tournament

8 a.m. – 5 p.m. — Spikes Beach Bar & Grille — $120 per team — Participate in a fun-filled volleyball tournament to support veterans and win cash prizes!

Destined Rivals Pre-Release

Time TBA — HobbyTown — $35 entry — Compete in a Sealed Deck Format event with a Build and Battle Pack to create your own Pokémon deck.