Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 11th of June.
Good morning, Lincoln.
Gray Media Nebraska stations received the 2026 Service to Community Award for Television in Washington, D.C.
Tuesday night for their 'Break the Silence on Domestic Violence' project, which featured an hour-long special that aired on Nov. 25 to support survivors and honor 72 women lost to violence.
The Savannah Bananas are hiring locals to work during Banana Ball at Haymarket Park and Memorial Stadium this weekend—jobs include unloading trucks, scanning tickets and selling merchandise with a $15 per hour wage.
Interested workers must be 18 and can apply online.
St. Mary’s Catholic Church is peeling off its white paint on K Street near the Capitol to reveal its original Gothic design.
The work (using paint stripper and power washing) will finish by spring of 2027 and aims to preserve the historic landmark.
NY-based filmmakers are editing a documentary sequel, Aftermath, that traces Brandon Teena’s legacy & its impact on local views in Nebraska.
The film will include community voices and is expected to be released in late 2027.
Teachers of Tomorrow Nebraska is a fully online certification program that launched this month to help ease teacher shortages (490 vacant positions remain for the next school year).
Applicants with a bachelor's degree can finish coursework in as little as one year.
Governor Pillen ordered state National Guard troops to assist firefighters in battling a 9,000-acre wildfire near Fort Robinson State Park on Tuesday across Sioux County — officials reported road closures and evacuation orders for Smiley Canyon.
Nebraska is set to receive nearly $1.5 million from a $4.87 million settlement with GS Labs for overcharging on COVID-19 tests, and eligible consumers can submit refund requests online as payments are processed on a rolling basis.
Nebraska baseball player Dylan Carey was named a third-team All-American by Perfect Game on Wednesday.
The standout shortstop posted a .353 average + became the school’s record holder in career doubles under head coach Will Bolt, joining four other All-Americans.
American Outlaws, a soccer fan group that started in Lincoln nearly 20 years ago with 25,000 paying members, will host a World Cup watch party on Friday at the Railyard and Captain Jack’s in downtown Lincoln — giving local fans a chance to celebrate together.
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.
Summer Music Series: Chris Sayre
2-4 p.m. — James Arthur Vineyards — Free admission — Enjoy live music by singer-songwriter Chris Sayre with wine ice cream available for purchase.
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