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Wednesday, May 28th, 2025
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Good morning, Lincoln. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 28th of May.
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ On Tuesday afternoon, a small plane made a rough landing at Lincoln Airport after its landing gear collapsed—emergency crews worked to clear the runway while all six on board remained unharmed. KNOP
- ➤ A fire broke out on the second floor of the Parkview Apartments near 9th and Belmont on Tuesday, May 27 — residents evacuated as firefighters arrived shortly after 9 a.m. to extinguish the flames and begin investigating the cause. KFOR
- ➤ Firefighters quickly contained a fire in a second-floor hallway at Parkview Apartments on Tuesday morning at 11th Street and Cornhusker Highway — investigators suspect that an accelerant was used while no one was injured and the first and third floors were not damaged. KOLN
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Gov. Jim Pillen withdrew his planned $14.5 million line-item vetoes from Nebraska’s two-year budget on Tuesday—resolving a constitutional dispute as lawmakers now move forward with the budget passed on May 15. Pillen, Secretary of State Bob Evnen and Speaker John Arch said the decision leaves the veto targets moot and sets up budget adjustment talks when lawmakers reconvene in 2026. Nebraska Examiner
- ➤ Nebraska lawmakers advanced a legislative proposal to ban most consumable hemp and THC products by a vote of 32-15 on Tuesday. The bill would bar raw hemp with more than 0.3% THC and allow a safe harbor period until the end of 2025 while lawmakers plan further changes before the session ends on June 9. Nebraska Examiner
- ➤ State Sen. Jane Raybould attached her minimum wage proposal—limiting annual raises to 1.75% and adding a youth minimum wage—to Sen. Beau Ballard’s paid sick leave bill after her stand-alone measure was dropped due to time constraints. Lawmakers will soon consider the combined proposals under a tight schedule to avoid a future petition targeting both measures. Nebraska Examiner
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Lincoln Youth Football hosted its inaugural girls flag football season on Tuesday, giving local female players a platform to learn and compete. The eight-month effort will continue as the league builds opportunities for more young athletes. Nebraska Now
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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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Summer Camp Golf 1
9 AM - 12 PM — Holmes Lake Park Golf Course — Registration required — A fun golf camp for youth in grades 3rd-8th to improve skills and enjoy the sport.
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Open Coffee Networking Event
8-9:30 a.m. — Crescent Moon Coffee — Free entry — Connect over coffee with the vibrant startup community in Lincoln, Nebraska.
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