Good Day
Lincoln
Thursday, May 14th, 2026
Good morning, Lincoln. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 14th of May.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Channel 8 News and Lincoln Bike Kitchen host the third annual Bike Drive today at the Channel 8 station near 10th and Van Dorn from 6 a.m. to 6 p.m.; organizers aim to collect about 330 bikes to help families get sustainable transportation as rising fuel prices boost cycling. Nebraska Now
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Three Christian music acts—Third Day, Chris Tomlin, and TobyMac—are set to perform at Pinnacle Bank Arena on Friday, Nov. 20, with tickets available beginning Wednesday, May 20 from 11 a.m. via Ticketmaster and the arena ticket office. This tour marks their first shared stage. KOLN
- ➤ A local Civil War historical society will fire a cannon to show how period artillery worked at an upcoming demonstration in eastern Lancaster County. Lincoln Journal Star
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Voters received a new I Voted sticker featuring the western meadowlark after UNL's Katie Neiland won Lancaster County’s first sticker contest, and the design celebrates local wildlife and civic pride. KOLN
- ➤ Nebraska DHHS director Tony Green said families are potentially gaming the new InterRAI tool to reach higher funding tiers for developmental disabilities, while Rhonda Schlegle’s shared living provider claims that 400 pages of medical evidence were not enough to secure correct funding and her appeal is now pending in district court. KNOP
- ➤ Yesterday at the developmental disabilities committee meeting in Lincoln, DHHS official Tony Green said some families using waivers may be gaming the InterRAI tool for more funding, while a shared living provider said 400 pages of documents did not change a patient's tier and led to a district court appeal. KOLN
- ➤ Lincoln officials are inviting public feedback on a $5.45 million project that will update 27th Street from South Street to Nebraska Parkway. The corridor improvements aim to modernize the busy route and guide future work in the area. Lincoln Journal Star
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Nebraska Medicine said a cruise ship passenger in Omaha's biocontainment unit has been moved to the National Quarantine Unit after being medically cleared, while 16 patients remain asymptomatic and the 42-day incubation period began May 11 (the departure day of the MV Hondius). Nebraska Now
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Doane advanced to the NAIA World Series for the first time after beating Madonna University 7-4 on Wednesday at Sherman Field; standout players Jett Grossart and Tanner Nelson led the Tigers as they improved their record to 47-9. KOLN
- ➤ The Nebraska Huskers baseball team beat Creighton 8-4 on Tuesday at Charles Schwab Field in Omaha when Drew Grego tied a school record with three doubles. They will face Minnesota in a three-game set this weekend. KFOR
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Parents Night Out at Copple Family YMCA
6-10 p.m. — Copple Family YMCA — Cost info not provided — Kids enjoy supervised activities while parents take a break for dinner or relaxation.
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DAME MAS GAS Lincoln
8:00-11:59 PM — The Royal Grove — Limited capacity — Experience a fusion of Reggaeton and Electronic Music with an Old School vs. New School showdown.
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Herman's Hermits Starring Peter Noone
7:30-10:30 p.m. — Lied Center for Performing Arts — Tickets available — Experience a night of classic hits with the legendary Peter Noone.
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Brantley Gilbert Concert
7:00-8:30 p.m. — Pinewood Bowl Theater — Tickets from $70 — Enjoy an evening with Brantley Gilbert in Lincoln's scenic outdoor venue.
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2026 Nonprofit Games
6-9 p.m. — Talon Room — $50,000 goal for a silent auction — Engage in fun competitions while supporting local nonprofits at this energetic fundraising event.
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Karaoke Night
9 p.m. — Bourbon Theatre — Free for 21+, $5 for under 21 — Come sing and be merry with secret prizes throughout the night.
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Savannah Dexter – DAMAGE CONTROL TOUR
6-8:30 p.m. — Bourbon Theatre — $25 General Admission — Experience an evening with Savannah Dexter on her DAMAGE CONTROL TOUR with options for VIP packages and table seating.
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Between The Buried And Me Concert
7-8:30 p.m. — Bourbon Theatre — Ticket prices vary — Experience the progressive metal sounds of Between The Buried And Me live in Lincoln.
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Summer Golf Clinic for Youth
4:30-5:30 p.m. — Jim Ager Golf Course — Registration required — A fun and educational four-week golf clinic for kids in K through 8th grade.
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Chris Cain Live Performance
5:00 PM - Midnight — Zoo Bar — Tickets available — Experience the incredible blues sounds of Chris Cain with a captivating performance.
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