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Friday, June 6th, 2025
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Good morning, Lincoln. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 6th of June.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Lincoln Transportation and Utilities announced portions of several streets will close for special events starting today through Sunday, June 8. Drivers are urged to use alternate routes as detours are set for the Havelock Block Party, Nebraska Whiskey Carnivale, and Bandit Run Car Show — officials advise extra caution. KOLN
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Lincoln Police are searching for a suspect who robbed Fat Dogs convenience store off the interstate near NW 12th Street early Thursday morning—he is described as between 5 feet 5 inches and 5 feet 7 inches tall and wearing a gray stocking cap, a black sweatshirt and blue jeans. KOLN
- ➤ Police are looking for a man who allegedly robbed the Fat Dogs convenience store (at 1105 West Bond St.) shortly after 4:15 a.m. on Thursday when a clerk said he threatened the counter with a pocket knife and fled west through the parking lot (near Lincoln Airport). Lincoln Journal Star
- ➤ A Lincoln man was arrested after allegedly stealing two vehicles in less than 12 hours—he drove off in a red 1998 Ford Escort from a therapy center on Wednesday and later took a red 2004 Chevy Impala, with police booking him on felony charges. KOLN
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Former educator Angie Eberspacher announced her bid for the District 5 seat on the Nebraska State Board of Education on Wednesday — the district covers southern Lincoln and parts of Lancaster County — and she said she will focus on improving literacy scores, recruiting and keeping quality teachers, and strengthening core academics. She is running for the seat held by Kirk Penner, who is not seeking re-election. KFOR
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ Fifteen counties in Nebraska have confirmed infestations of Emerald Ash Borer in ash trees, which will kill 44 million trees in the coming years — the beetle, native to Asia, causes canopy thinning and bark damage and spreads through infested firewood and nursery stock. Nebraska Now
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ A task force of non-profit leaders, health providers and school teachers unveiled five steps to boost youth fitness in Lincoln after fewer students passed the PACER test, which fell from 74 percent to 65 percent. The Community Health Endowment group plans to expand school programs and build community fitness sites — actions aimed at helping underserved neighborhoods. KOLN
SHOP NEWS
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SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Lincoln-based Hudl acquired Titan Sports, a company that uses wearable technology to track players with GPS. The move will give coaches more data to improve training and help integrate Titan's tracking tools with Hudl's video analytics, and deal terms were not disclosed. Lincoln Journal Star
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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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Breakthrough Basketball Shooting & Ball Handling Camp
June 24-26 — Lincoln Sports Foundation — Registration required — Elevate your basketball skills with expert coaching and intensive drills in shooting and ball handling.
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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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