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Friday, June 13th, 2025
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Good morning, Lincoln. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 13th of June.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ A local fundraiser will be held today at Pla-Mor Ballroom at 7:00 p.m.—the event will raise money to support the Charlie Wilson House, a residence that offers long-term care and independent living for young adults with profound disabilities. A Johnny Cash tribute band will perform to honor the legacy of Patty Wilson’s 20-year effort that began with baking pies. Lincoln Journal Star
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Lincoln police are searching for 76-year-old Charlotte Starkey who was last seen near Russ's Market at 33rd and Nebraska Parkway around 8 p.m. Thursday — she wears a white t-shirt, orange undershirt, dark blue jeans, grey shoes and a black baseball cap and suffers from dementia. KOLN
- ➤ A 33-year-old man already in jail for active warrants was arrested Wednesday and charged with first-degree assault and using a firearm to commit a felony in connection with a Saturday morning shooting near 26th and Potter that wounded 32-year-old Cidnei Williams and 41-year-old Anthony Brown—police continue to search for another person involved. KFOR
- ➤ Police said 33-year-old Terique Jackson is accused of shooting two people at a north Lincoln home over the weekend and was arrested on charges including first-degree assault and using a firearm to commit a felony — with victims still hospitalized and his co-driver facing accessory charges. Nebraska Now
- ➤ At about 7 p.m. on Wednesday in the Cornhusker Square Garage elevator, police said that 45-year-old Joshua Love—on parole—attacked a woman by asking for sexual favors before choking her and grabbing her, and he threatened her with pepper spray and pulled rope from his backpack before being arrested nearby. Nebraska Now
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ The University of Nebraska Board of Regents will meet June 19 at 9 a.m. to review a proposed 2025-26 budget that includes a 5% tuition increase and nearly $20 million in cuts due to flat state funding and federal limits—university officials say the measures are designed to maintain affordability while supporting academic priorities. KNOP
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Attorney General Mike Hilgers filed a lawsuit in Lancaster County District Court against Temu on Wednesday, accusing the company of unlawfully collecting consumer data after its app installs malware that gives the Chinese government access to phone details. The suit also alleges that Temu deceptively markets low-cost products and infringes on intellectual property rights of Nebraska brands including Runza, Cabela's and the Huskers. Nebraska Now
SPORTS NEWS
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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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Teen Night at Northeast YMCA
10:30 p.m. — Northeast YMCA — Free entry — Enjoy a night of basketball, swimming, and games with friends and community resources.
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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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