Good morning, Lincoln.

Arthur, a Dalmatian-Labrador mix, was adopted three times and returned each time and now remains available for a forever home at a Nebraska rescue center.

Local staff encourage Lincoln residents to consider opening their hearts to him.

Thirty-five high school students chosen from 76 applicants are attending the STEM Academy at the Mid-America Transportation Center on the UNL campus from June 7 through 11 to gain hands on engineering experience, experiment with structural tests and water filtration systems, and visit local sites.

Officials are urging caution near the North Platte River as local water levels remain high, posing hazards despite staying below flood stage.

The advisory urges people to avoid fast-moving water and slippery banks.

FIFA partnered with Lincoln's Arbor Day Foundation to plant trees in 16 North American host cities ahead of the 2026 World Cup later this year, with the program set to improve local green spaces and support environmental sustainability.

On Saturday near Gothenburg, Gov Pillen and Nebraska agriculture leaders celebrated the passage of LB 525— a law that protects farmers’ data by requiring written consent before third-party sales and mandates updated contracts by Jan.

1, 2027— a move that reinforces data privacy in modern farming.

Lincoln-Lancaster County Health Department advises residents to stay safe during extreme heat expected this week & to drink water, wear light clothing, and check on vulnerable family members and pets; last year, 184 heat-related illnesses occurred in the area.

On Monday, the Big Ten unveiled Nebraska women's basketball 18-game schedule for the 2026-27 season, with home matches at Pinnacle Bank Arena and road trips that include games at UCLA and USC.

Nebraska, led by coach Amy Williams, looks to build on recent NCAA Tournament wins.

Brad Fischer has joined Nebraska women's basketball as an assistant coach, announced Monday by head coach Amy Williams.

Fischer, who built UW-Oshkosh into a Division III power (with 11 NCAA tournament campaigns), will support the team in Lincoln.

The Savannah Bananas will play two sold-out Banana Ball games this week: Thursday at Haymarket Park at 7 p.m. and Saturday at Memorial Stadium at 7 p.m. Players will also meet fans at Dunkin’ and Scheels Friday (9-11 a.m. and 6:30-8:30 p.m.).

Nebraska’s Drew Grego was named a second-team Freshman All-American by the National Collegiate Baseball Writers Association Monday afternoon, earning Big Ten Freshman of the Year honors and joining Leighton Banjoff (2020) and Max Anderson (2021) as the third freshman under head coach Will Bolt.

The NCAA announced game times for the Men’s College World Series openers in Omaha.

Friday, West Virginia meets Troy at 1 p.m. on ESPN while North Carolina faces Ole Miss at 6 p.m., with Saturday featuring (Kansas/Oklahoma) vs (Alabama/St John’s) at 2 p.m. and Georgia vs Texas at 7 p.m.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Zacarías Ferreira Concert

8:00 – 11:00 p.m. — The Royal Grove — Tickets from $118 — Experience the vibrant bachata rhythms of Zacarías Ferreira live in Lincoln.

Nevermind & Left of the Dial Tribute Concert

7-11 p.m. — Bourbon Theatre — $10-$20 GA, $60-$180 tables — Celebrate Nirvana and The Replacements with live tribute performances.

From Confused to Confident: Mastering Food Labels

6-7 p.m. — Champion Family Chiropractic — Free entry — Navigate grocery aisles confidently by learning to decode food labels and ingredients.

Lincoln Summer Sizzle Craft & Vendor Market

11 a.m.-8 p.m. & 12-6 p.m. — Gateway Mall — Free entry — A vibrant market featuring local vendors with unique finds, handmade goods, and summer treats.

Sean Paul Concert

6-9 p.m. — The Ice Box — Ticket prices vary — Experience the electrifying performance of Sean Paul live in Lincoln.