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Wednesday, June 11th, 2025
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Good morning, Lincoln. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 11th of June.
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Authorities are searching for 38-year-old Cherelle Stabler—who is 5’8” tall, weighs 250 lbs, and has brown hair and brown eyes—after she went missing Tuesday afternoon from the Community Corrections Center in Lincoln while on a job search furlough. KOLN
- ➤ A 30-year-old woman named Akilah Akbar was arrested in Lincoln for allegedly assaulting officers and interfering with an arrest at 340 W Cornhusker Hwy—she was also found with a loaded 9mm Glock 19 handgun while under the influence. Fox Nebraska
- ➤ Lincoln Police charged 29-year-old Chiragkmumar Padsala after a local man nearly lost $100,000 in an elaborate scam that involved a fraudulent email, a gold purchase as a refund, and a false claim of owing an extra $100,000—Padsala now faces charges for unlawful taking of over $5,000 with his bond set at 10% of $1,000,000 and a hearing scheduled for July 9. KNOP
- ➤ Trenton Engel, a Pleasant Dale man, pleaded guilty to six felony charges and was sentenced Tuesday to 12 years in prison for crimes committed during a dangerous pursuit in Waverly last October. KOLN
- ➤ Police said a man in his 40s was stabbed near a second-floor bathroom at the Long Professional Center in southeast Lincoln Tuesday at 11:45 a.m.—he described his attacker before the suspect was taken into custody. KOLN
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Lincoln Public Schools said its current transportation hub became too crowded, so the board considered buying 20 acres near Northwest High School for nearly $3 million to use as a potential future bus hub with quick access to Interstate 80. The proposal went before the board Tuesday evening and the district will decide at its June 24 meeting if the new property will be used — any change would repurpose the current site to expand the distribution center. KFOR
- ➤ Lincoln Public Schools is considering buying a 20-acre property just south of Lincoln Northwest High School's football field for $2.9M that could serve as a future transportation hub—officials have not confirmed final plans. Lincoln Journal Star
SPORTS NEWS
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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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Open Coffee Gathering at Crescent Moon
8-9:30 a.m. — Crescent Moon Coffee — Free entry — Share coffee and insights with the Lincoln startup community every Thursday morning.
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Lincoln Men's & Senior City Amateur Golf Tournament
54-hole stroke play event — Fri, Jun 27 – Sun, Jun 29 — Holmes Lake Park Golf Course — U.S.G.A. handicap required for entry — Compete for local honors in a spirited golf tournament.
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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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