Good Day
Lincoln
Thursday, May 28th, 2026
Good morning, Lincoln. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 28th of May.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Lincoln Community Foundation is hosting the 15th annual Give to Lincoln Day today to support nearly 500 nonprofits. The online event shows a leaderboard and includes a $650,000 match fund from sponsors like West Gate Bank. KFOR
- ➤ Lincoln Parks and Rec said Tuesday that eight public pools reopened after Monday closures from water quality issues while Arnold at Air Park remains closed for mechanical repairs. Family swim nights begin at Belmont on Mondays, Eden on Tuesdays, Irvingdale and Highlands on Wednesdays, and Ballard on Thursdays. KFOR
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Historian Nathaniel Philbrick will headline the 31st annual Governor's Lecture in the Humanities about the Revolutionary War on Tuesday, Oct. 27 at the Lied Center for Performing Arts in Lincoln. The free public event will also be live-streamed. Fox Nebraska
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Lincoln Public Schools Security Director Joseph Wright, who led a safety training (including a session by Dr. Stephanie Leite), is retiring Friday after 13 years. His successor, Nate Hill, will take over at the end of June. KOLN
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Hospice patient Bruce Mavis, diagnosed with esophageal cancer three years ago, got his final wish to play with a local band on Wednesday at St. Croix in Lincoln; his performance brought together 12 staff and 20 family and friends (as noted by social worker Allison Cattau) to celebrate living fully. KOLN
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Nebraska's team captain Jordy Frahm was named USA Softball Collegiate Player of the Year on May 26 after leading her squad to Big Ten titles + earning top national rankings in pitching and hitting. KFOR
- ➤ Nebraska Football's 2026 schedule features an 11 a.m. opener on Sept. 5 at Memorial Stadium; night games arrive on Sept. 12 (6 p.m.) and Sept. 19 (6:15 p.m.), plus a Black Friday matchup in Iowa City at 11 a.m. Nebraska Now
- ➤ Nebraska Athletics announced that softball stars Jordy Frahm and Alexis Jensen were named All-Americans on Wednesday in Lincoln (the award honors top players); Frahm earned back-to-back Player of the Year honors while Jensen became the first Huskers freshman in 15 years. Nebraska Now
- ➤ Chaos Softball youth teams will cheer on the Huskers today at their Eagle facility (gathering after Thursday night practice), highlighting that nearly half the roster is homegrown in Nebraska and boosting local confidence in future softball talent. Nebraska Now
- ➤ Lincoln Sports Foundation Complex will host the US National Archery Championship from June 22 to 26; turf is prepped with Turf Tank (a GPS robot that paints lines on 20 fields in a day and a half, saving labor costs). Its efficiency opens doors for future national events. Nebraska Now
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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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City Limit | Friday Nights Live Concert Series
6:30-8:30 p.m. — SouthPointe Pavilions — Free entry — Enjoy a vibrant evening of live music with local talents in a beautiful outdoor setting.
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