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Thursday, June 5th, 2025
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Good morning, Lincoln. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 5th of June.
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ College graduates from the University of Nebraska-Lincoln are launching new businesses with help from campus entrepreneurship programs. Madison Kreifels, who started the marketing firm InfoFilm (which works with farmers) during her junior year, and Yamen Seanwan, developing a halal supply chain platform, are among those planning to grow their ventures. Lincoln Journal Star
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Free weekly summer concerts return for 10 weeks in the Telegraph District near 21st and Capital Parkway—local artists perform outside The Mill Coffee & Tea and Allo Fiber while picnic food and local craft breweries create a family-friendly atmosphere. KOLN
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Angie Eberspacher, a former educator from Beaver City, announced her bid on Wednesday to succeed Kirk Penner on the Nebraska State Board of Education for District 5 and plans to visit local communities to discuss school improvements—Penner endorsed her candidacy. Nebraska Examiner
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Gov. Pillen signed LB89, the Stand With Women Act, at 9:00 a.m. Wednesday — he was joined by Senator Kathleen Kauth and Nebraska female athletes who helped introduce the bill; the law, approved by a 33-16 vote, requires students to join sports teams based on legal sex while still allowing co-ed play when no female-only option exists. KNOP
- ➤ Governor Pillen signed LB89, the Stand With Women Act, on Wednesday morning with Senator Kathleen Kauth and other lawmakers present—this law requires that students in kindergarten through 12th grade and at colleges join sports teams matching their legal sex while allowing girls to join male teams when no separate option is available. KOLN
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Prep Baseball Nebraska released its all-state first, second and third teams last Wednesday, with six Lincoln East players among the honorees. The honored players (Troy Peltz, Joey Senstock, Jeter Worthley, Luke Mitchell, Kalai Larsen and Carter Harmes) were recognized by officials, and Lincoln East (Class A state champion) won its season title. Nebraska Now
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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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Lincoln Saltdogs vs. Kane County Cougars
1:05 – 4:05 PM — Haymarket Park — Cost info not provided — Enjoy a thrilling baseball matchup in Lincoln.
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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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