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Saturday, June 7th, 2025
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Good morning, Lincoln. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 7th of June.
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ Lincoln Firefighters quickly knocked down a fire that began around 4:30 a.m. Friday in a house turned into apartments near 30th and Vine — no one was hurt as everyone escaped. KFOR
- ➤ Lincoln Fire and Rescue said Molex Inc. — located off Highway 77 near Kingbird Road — suffered $70,000 in damages after an overheated compressor sparked a fire late Thursday night at 11:51 p.m., and the building's suppression system quickly controlled the flames while everyone evacuated safely. KOLN
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ A Lincoln man found an intruder in his North Bottoms home watching Netflix (The Residence) and forced him out when he reentered on May 25; police later arrested the 35-year-old transient and charged him with criminal trespass and mischief. Lincoln Journal Star
- ➤ A Lincoln man (20) faces 16 misdemeanor charges for protection order violations and four counts of witness tampering after he allegedly called family members to sway a victim’s testimony, and his bond is set at 10% of $250,000 with a hearing scheduled for July 7. KOLN
- ➤ Lincoln Police are searching for two Bobcat track loaders stolen from a construction site near Northwest 56th Street and West Partridge Lane—reportedly taken after a trailer loaded them around midnight on May 21, with a total estimated value of $128,573. KOLN
- ➤ Lincoln police arrested 42-year-old Ron Leafty after he crashed his car into a tree Thursday night at the intersection of North 60th and Platte Avenue while speeding and driving while intoxicated—he was charged with DUI causing serious bodily injury, driving during a license revocation, and resisting arrest, and although he suffered minor injuries, his passenger sustained serious but non-life-threatening injuries. KOLN
- ➤ Lincoln Police arrested 30-year-old Kain Brandt on Thursday morning after he used a pocketknife to rob Fat Dog’s convenience store near NW 12th and West Adams—officials said the clerk was unharmed when he threw money at the suspect who then fled on foot. KFOR
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Bryan Health now offers an innovative nasal spray treatment called Spravato with esketamine at its outpatient medication clinic in Lincoln for patients with treatment-resistant depression. The drug is self-administered under psychiatric supervision twice a week for four weeks—Bryan Health is the only local hospital to provide this option. KOLN
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Trae Taylor, a Nebraska football commit, shone Friday night at the ‘Battle at the Boneyard’ 7-on-7 camp, playing with 5-star tight end Ahmad Hudson and the Raw Miami 7×7 team — he signed autographs, took pictures with fans and talked with current starting Husker QB Dylan Raiola. Taylor committed to Nebraska on May 1. Nebraska Now
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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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AMA Lincoln Coffee Happy Hour
9-10 a.m. — The Coffee House — Free entry — Start your day with a hot cup of inspiration and connect with local marketers.
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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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