Good Day
Lincoln
Sunday, May 31st, 2026
Good morning, Lincoln. Here's your local news at a glance for Sunday, the 31st of May.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Lincoln's pickup Ultimate Frisbee games have been bringing neighbors together for 30+ years, offering a regular space for connection amid lingering isolation. Lincoln Journal Star
- ➤ Lincoln City Libraries now offer free access to statewide court databases, giving visitors a cost-free resource to review Nebraska court cases at branch locations & making legal research easier for residents. Lincoln Journal Star
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Nearly 40% of certified Nebraska teachers are not teaching this school year because burnout and stress led them to leave, prompting education officials to review support measures. Local schools face challenges keeping classrooms fully staffed as the situation unfolds. Lincoln Journal Star
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Lincoln Transportation and Utilities has announced nine street closures for utility work starting Monday, June 1. Travelers should follow detour signs + check local updates as closures on select roads will reopen between Tuesday, June 2 and July 31. KFOR
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ On Saturday night, Nebraska's softball team lost to Alabama 5 to 1 at Devon Park (snapping a 27 game winning streak) and now faces Texas in an elimination game today. KNOP
- ➤ The Nebraska baseball team will face Ole Miss at Haymarket Park on Saturday at 7 p.m. after its Friday win over South Dakota State + Ole Miss’s win over Arizona State, as the NCAA Regional runs from Friday to Monday. KNOP
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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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The Dinner Detective True Crime Murder Mystery Dinner Show
6-9 p.m. — The Lincoln Marriott Cornhusker Hotel — Ticket price varies — Engage in a thrilling and interactive evening of mystery while enjoying a delicious full dinner.
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Summer Camp Football for Youth
9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. — YMCA Wright Park — Registration required — Train your football skills with peers in a fun summer camp setting.
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Eyes Of Salt @ El Proyecto
6-10 p.m. — El Proyecto — $10 — Enjoy a night of powerful performances from Eyes Of Salt, Yosemite In Black, and Powerplay.
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