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Sunday, May 25th, 2025
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Good morning, Lincoln. Here's your local news at a glance for Sunday, the 25th of May.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ On May 21, Standing Bear High School football players helped Arnold Elementary teacher Kathy Hansen by mowing her lawn, pulling weeds and planting flowers to ease her burden during cancer treatment. Hansen, who was diagnosed last year and is fighting stage 4 colon cancer — said the support meant a great deal as she faces tough treatment decisions. Lincoln Journal Star
- ➤ On Saturday morning, Lincoln CrossFitters began the 'Murph' workout at Ironbourne Gym to honor fallen service members, with former Husker lineman Grant Wistrom leading the event. Veterans also gathered in a sand volleyball tournament to build a support network and remind each other to reach out (an effort to strengthen community bonds during tough times). KOLN
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Lincoln Crimestoppers are asking for help to identify a man who, along with two others, stole a Generac 3300 Watt Inverter and a six-tool combo kit worth $1,128 from a hardware store on April 24th; one suspect (37-year-old Danielle Christine Hill) was cited and another (44-year-old Boyd Boettger) was arrested as police request tips from anyone with information. KOLN
- ➤ Micheal Hockman, a man from Waverly, pleaded guilty to attempting to leave the scene of a serious injury accident in north Lincoln that killed a pedestrian in 2024 — the conviction marks a key outcome of the case. Lincoln Journal Star
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ The Foundation for Lincoln City Libraries will host the One Book One Lincoln Top Three event at Mill Coffee & Tea, 330 S. 21 St., from 9:30 a.m. — 11:30 a.m. Monday where they will announce the finalists and offer the top three books for checkout; community voting for the final title will continue until Aug. 31. Lincoln Journal Star
- ➤ Lincoln’s Museum of American Speed has opened its new Unser Galleries, where Indy cars, pace cars, trophies and other memorabilia from the famous Unser racing family are on display (acquired through a merger with a museum from New Mexico). The exhibit deepens the museum’s racing story and is expected to attract more visitors. Lincoln Journal Star
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Nearly 3,000 Lincoln Public Schools students will get their diplomas this weekend, with Lincoln Southeast senior Quincy Soto set to cross the stage today to mark his journey into higher education. Soto will study theater at Wesleyan University in the fall – a step following his many years of performing in school plays. Lincoln Journal Star
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ At Charles Schwab Field on Saturday night, Nebraska beat Penn State 6-3 before 8,541 fans to move into the Big Ten Championship game. The Huskers will face No. 13 UCLA tomorrow at (2 p.m.) on BTN. KFOR
- ➤ On Saturday, Nebraska's softball team lost 3-2 to No. 7 Tennessee at Sherri Lee Parker Stadium — the series is tied 1-1 and the rubber match is today to decide a berth in the Women’s College World Series. Nebraska Now
- ➤ Yesterday, the Nebraska baseball team beat No. 1 Oregon 7-3 at Charles Schwab Field to finish Pool A with a 2-0 record and advance to the semifinals. The Huskers will take the field on Saturday night to face No. 9-seeded Penn State at 5 p.m. Nebraska Now
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Horsemanship Clinic with Lori Jaixen
8 a.m. – 12 p.m. — Sandhills Global Event Center — $25 fee to ride — Master riding techniques and improve your horsemanship skills under expert coaching.
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Wiz Khalifa Concert
8 PM — Bourbon Theatre — Cost info not provided — Experience a night with the man known for his laid-back vibes and catchy tunes.
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The Big Run 5K
6 p.m. — Haymarket Park — Entry fee varies — Celebrate running on Global Running Day with friends and high-fives at this lively 5K event.
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Workshop for Healthcare Facility Water System Safety
8 a.m. - 4 p.m. — Embassy Suites by Hilton Lincoln — $500 for vendor booths — Explore strategies to prevent waterborne pathogen risks in healthcare facilities.
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Fargo-Moorhead RedHawks at Lincoln Saltdogs
6:05–10:05 PM — Haymarket Park — Tickets available — Enjoy an exciting night of American baseball action.
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Adult-Child Golf Tournament
1-5 p.m. — Jim Ager Golf Course — Fee includes golf round — Compete in a fun scramble format tournament for families and support the YMCA Annual Campaign.
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