Good Day
Lincoln
Tuesday, May 26th, 2026
Good morning, Lincoln. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 26th of May.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ A new playground with a two-person slide, climbing equipment, a spinning chair and musical instruments opened at Star City Shores yesterday, offering families a fun new space. Officials say the facility will bring more recreational opportunities to the community. KNOP
- ➤ Lincoln Parks and Rec closed six pools (Ballard, University Place, Irving, Eden, Highlands and Star City Shores) on Memorial Day due to aging infrastructure, high heat and overcrowding. They expect to reopen all pools safely today. KOLN
- ➤ Lincoln pools closed on Memorial Day due to aging infrastructure & high heat that led to overwhelming crowds. Officials said the closures were needed to keep pool-goers safe. KNOP
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Lincoln libraries have announced the finalists for One Book One Lincoln for 2026; the program will feature The Names (Florence Knapp), Culpability (Bruce Holsinger) and There Are Rivers in the Sky (Elif Shafak). Lincoln Journal Star
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Lincoln hosted a Memorial Day candlelight service at Veterans Memorial Garden to honor fallen soldiers, reading the names of Lancaster County veterans from the past year (including Blue Star Moms who attended). KOLN
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ The Saltdogs won an 11-10 series game over the Explorers Sunday at Security National Bank Field, scoring on errors and key hits. They returned home on Memorial Day to start a three-game series against the Monarchs (Mini & Military Monday offered free ticket deals). KFOR
- ➤ Nebraska baseball earned the No. 13 national seed on Monday and will host its first NCAA regional since 2008; the Huskers face South Dakota State on Friday at 3 p.m. and tickets go on sale today at 3 p.m. (donors and season-ticket holders have early access). Nebraska Now
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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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Hardwood Dash | Friday Nights Live Concert Series
6:30-8:30 p.m. — SouthPointe Pavilions — Free entry — Soak up the sun with local talent and great vibes at this outdoor concert series.
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Joslyne DeBonis Standup Comedy Night
8-9:30 p.m. — Backswing Brewing Co. — $15 online/$20 at the door — Enjoy an evening of laughs with Joslyne DeBonis and her friends in a local brewery setting.
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Treat Trot - Lincoln
5k/10k/15k — Lincoln, NE — Registration fee — Beat the heat and earn a treat while running through scenic routes.
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Cory Waller & The Wicked Things, Drew Phillips Band
6:30-11:30 p.m. — Bourbon Theatre — Tickets starting at $19.51 — Enjoy a night of live country music with Cory Waller & The Wicked Things and Drew Phillips Band.
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TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT
Life shrinks or expands in proportion to one's courage.
~ Anais Nin
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