Good morning, Lincoln.

Nearly 50 local vendors, artists and entertainers gathered Sunday afternoon at the Uni Place Creative District Makers Market from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at 2649 N.

48th St.—this is the first year the district has managed the event and expanded it to two blocks.

At 4:40 p.m. on Sunday, Lincoln Fire & Rescue responded to a vehicle fire that spread to an industrial building at Capital Concrete near Fourth and A streets — the cause of the fire and any injuries remain unknown.

Business owners near 33rd and A streets pushed for zoning changes to boost business flexibility and add housing options.

The Lincoln-Lancaster County Planning Commission unanimously recommended changes for a planned unit development — the City Council will vote on the plan next.

Lincoln-based Speedway Motors is suing Light Helmets—claiming the company still owes $377,290 for facemasks produced from a custom order dating back to 2019.

The suit says Light Helmets did not pay invoices within 30 days for orders placed in August 2022 and seeks damages with 12% annual interest.

Norris School District was awarded $140 thousand from the United States Tennis Association—plus $12 thousand from the USTA Missouri Valley—to build its first tennis facility at the Titan Activities Sports Complex.

The new facility will give the girls’ tennis team a home court and support future community and boys’ tennis programs, with the project expected to be ready for summer activities.

The Lancaster County board ended its hiring freeze on May 1 after a county attorney’s legal opinion stated the board lacked authority to restrict hiring for elected officials’ departments — the freeze, which began in February to reduce a $3.4 million budget shortfall, was lifted as departments prepared to fill needed positions before the fiscal year’s end.

Diane Simard, a Lincoln native with breast cancer, is setting up special mental health help for cancer patients by training future psychologists at the University of Denver’s Graduate School of Psychology—she wants more people to talk about the struggles that come with cancer.

Nebraska Softball defeated Southeastern Louisiana 8 to 0 in 6 innings at the Baton Rouge Regional—advancing to the NCAA Super Regional round.

The Huskers will face 7 seed Tennessee in Knoxville as Jordy Bahl set a new program record with her 23rd solo home run.

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.

Lake Country DockHounds vs. Lincoln Saltdogs

7:05-11:05 p.m. — Haymarket Park — Check for ticket pricing — A thrilling baseball match between local teams keeps the summer nights alive.

Lake Country DockHounds at Lincoln Saltdogs

7:05-10:05 PM — Haymarket Park — Free entry — Watch the Lake Country DockHounds take on the Lincoln Saltdogs in an exciting baseball matchup.

Open Coffee at Crescent Moon

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

The Outsiders Screening with C. Thomas Howell

7-10:30 p.m. — The Royal Grove — General Admission $25, VIP $40, Meet & Greet options available — Enjoy a nostalgic screening of The Outsiders with live commentary and a Q&A session with Ponyboy himself.