Good morning, Lincoln.

Keep Lincoln and Lancaster County Beautiful in partnership with Lincoln Transportation and Utilities Watershed Management Division will host a one-hour litter cleanup event at Pentzer Park’s picnic shelter on Thursday from 6 p.m. to 7 p.m.—volunteers will receive supplies and should sign up online.

Police said they are investigating an early Saturday morning assault outside Barry’s Bar near Ninth and Q streets where a 28-year-old man was found unconscious after an argument over reentry and was taken to hospital for a brain bleed—witnesses reported that the suspect had already left when officers arrived.

Lincoln Police are searching for a missing 10-year-old girl named Zouri Cotten who was last seen Sunday at 8:30 p.m. near an apartment complex at West A and Southwest 27th streets and has pink corn rows, brown eyes, and a birthmark on her right cheek; anyone with information should call police at (402-441-6000 or 911 in an emergency).

A 7-week-old Lincoln boy is treated at Children’s Hospital in Omaha for injuries that occurred two to four weeks ago while in the care of his father, 26-year-old Kaprees King, who turned himself in Monday morning for felony child abuse.

Lincoln Mayor Leirion Gaylor Baird met with second graders at Hartley Elementary on Monday after they sent a persuasive letter asking for changes at Hartley Park.

The city will consider proposals—such as adding swings and slides—to be implemented by 2027.

A team from the University of Nebraska-Lincoln developed a new vaccine strategy that may end the need for yearly flu shots since lab tests showed vaccinated pigs had strong, long-lasting immunity—researchers now plan to test a vaccine that will protect against both H1 and H3 strains. The study could pave the way for a universal flu vaccine that might protect people for most of their lives.

Nebraska softball, ranked No. 19 with a 39 to 13 record, will travel to Baton Rouge for the NCAA Regional to face the UConn Huskies on Friday, May 16 at 2 p.m. CT—this game marks their third meeting and is part of Nebraska’s 27th NCAA Tournament appearance.

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.