Good Day
Lincoln
Tuesday, June 3rd, 2025
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Good morning, Lincoln. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 3rd of June.
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ A woman was convicted on Monday for causing a fatal crash that killed a Lincoln rideshare driver on June 8—she faces sentencing on July 2. KOLN
- ➤ An Omaha man was arrested Saturday when deputies stopped his SUV near northwest 48th and west O streets for a missing front license plate and found marijuana and a loaded pistol in the wheel well—he now faces charges and is held in Lancaster County Jail as a prohibited person. KOLN
- ➤ Police responded to a hit-and-run crash on Saturday in south Lincoln at Normal Boulevard and South Street where five people were hospitalized before arresting 55-year-old Oran Morales, who admitted leaving the scene after his Toyota Avalon struck another vehicle and registered a breath test of .120 BAC—his bond was set at 10% of $10,000 with a court hearing scheduled for July 1. KOLN
- ➤ A Lincoln woman, Amanda Wright (42), pleaded no contest to manslaughter after prosecutors said she gave her husband fentanyl and meth that caused his death and was sentenced to 19 to 20 years in prison after taking a plea deal following her arrest in April last year. KOLN
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Nebraska lawmakers ended Monday's legislative session by celebrating a balanced budget and passing more than 200 bills despite major funding challenges—Speaker John Arch said the focus in 2026 will be on addressing a projected $129.1 million budget gap, with lawmakers set to reconvene on Jan. 7. Nebraska Examiner
- ➤ The Department of Homeland Security removed a list of over 500 sanctuary jurisdictions—including 10 from Nebraska—from its website after national criticism of hard-line immigration policies. An ICE officer emailed that the region showed unprecedented cooperation with federal immigration officials and that each jurisdiction will be formally notified of the change. KNOP
SPORTS NEWS
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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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The Annual Nebraska Hospitality Awards Celebration
5:30-9:30 p.m. — Embassy Suites by Hilton Lincoln — $80 per person — An evening of networking with a cocktail reception, buffet meal, and silent auction supporting hospitality education.
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Artificial Intelligence Discussion Group
6:30-9 p.m. — Don't Panic Labs — Free entry — Dive into the latest in AI and ML with local discussions on theory and application.
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Open Coffee Networking Event
8-9:30 a.m. — Crescent Moon Coffee — Free entry — Engage with the startup community over coffee and share insights and experiences.
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Paper Canaries Live Performance
9:00 p.m. — Zoo Bar — $10.00 — Experience trombone fronted Prog-Jazz to melt your face featuring Shawn Bell and his band.
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Beautician
Bailey Pointe Assisted Living at Van Dorn is seeking a Beautician to lease the resident Salon beginning July 1, 2025. The Beautician will have the opportunity to set their own rates and establish a clientele of over 70 permanent residents. The operator is responsible for providing their own supplies and will post regular hours of business. Must possess current NE Cosmetology Salon license. If interested in this unique opportunity, please call 402-486-0011.
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