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Sunday, July 20th, 2025
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Good morning, Lincoln. Here's your local news at a glance for Sunday, the 20th of July.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ On Saturday the community donated boxes, baskets and blankets to The Hub, a nonprofit serving young adults ages 17–25 transitioning from foster care into independent living. Executive director Rose Hood Buss said the trailer full of donations helped turn an apartment into a home + the organization served about 1,200 individuals this past year. Nebraska Now
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ One person was taken to the hospital with minor neck pain after two vehicles collided at the intersection of 48th and O streets in east Lincoln just after 12:15 p.m. and southbound 48th Street was closed for a little over an hour for cleanup. Nebraska Now
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ A woman was found dead in the back seat of a car in Lincoln after she was stabbed to death + authorities said the random killing is believed to have happened in Wisconsin. Lincoln Journal Star
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ The UNO Election Commission invalidated all votes for The Torch ticket in a spring election, awarding leadership to Unify UNO even though The Torch had won by 33 votes out of 1,580 cast. The commission said private messages—meant to show Unify UNO as puppets—undermined trust and spurred student resignations and an investigation by the Office of Student Life. KOLN
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Nebraska sophomore quarterback Dylan Raiola hosted his first youth football camp at Lincoln Pius X High School on Saturday, where hundreds of kids played football with him and other players such as junior Emmett Johnson and senior Dane Key. The early session sold out quickly—an afternoon session also saw a great turnout. KNOP
- ➤ On Saturday, July 19, skaters gathered at Breslow Ice Arena for the Capital City Figure Skating Competition as 94 competitors from Nebraska and beyond showcased their skills. Faith Crooks earned first place in the senior emotional category with a tribute program for her mother, and Lincoln’s Kim and Bill Marriner demonstrated that it is never too late to learn to skate — proving there is no age limit to figure skating. KOLN
- ➤ USA Archery announced that Lincoln will host the WIAWIS USA Archery JOAD Target Nationals and the JOAD U.S. Open in 2026 at the Lincoln Sports Foundation—60 of the over 100 acres are maintained fields where the best young archers will compete at the end of July. Nebraska Now
- ➤ Freshman Leo Curtis scored 22 points and grabbed eight rebounds to help Iceland win 88 to 67 over Ukraine at the U20 EuroBasket Championships in Heraklion, Greece. His strong play raised his averages to 15.0 points, 8.2 rebounds, 3.0 assists and 2.2 blocks per game— and Iceland will face Germany today at 7:30 a.m. Nebraska Now
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Summer Camp Volleyball for Grades 2-4
9:00 AM - 12:30 PM — YMCA Youth Sports Administrative Office — Registration required — Perfect way for young athletes to learn volleyball skills in a fun environment.
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Summer Carnival
4:30-6:30 p.m. — YMCA of Lincoln — $1.00 per person — Enjoy an afternoon filled with carnival games, face painting, and delicious food for the whole family.
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Open Coffee at Crescent Moon
8-9:30 a.m. — Crescent Moon Coffee — Free entry — Connect over coffee and stories with the local startup community in Lincoln.
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Live Music with Matt Briggs
5:30-7:30 p.m. — SARO Cider — Free entry — Enjoy live acoustic tunes alongside happy hour specials for a fun night out.
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Nebraska Jiu-Jitsu Championship Summer Open 2025
9 AM – 11 PM — Lincoln Christian School — Entry fees apply — Watch top competitors showcase their skills at this thrilling jiu-jitsu championship.
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Sporting KC Summer Soccer Camp
July 28-31 — Lincoln Sports Foundation — Registration fee required — A fun and engaging soccer camp for kids aged 5-14.
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HOG Night Out at HF Crave
6:30-8:30 p.m. — HF Crave — Free entry — Enjoy good food and great conversation with fellow Harley enthusiasts.
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Sugaray Rayford Live Performance
6 PM – 12 AM — Zoo Bar — Bring your own food — Experience the soulful sounds of a Grammy-nominated artist blending blues and R&B.
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Zero Balancing I Course
9 AM – 3 PM — Bella Skin Care and Massage Therapy — Starting at $350 — Learn the fundamentals of Zero Balancing and enhance your therapeutic skills over four days.
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Acoustic Friday at Saro Cider
5:30-9 p.m. — SARO Cider — Free entry — Enjoy refreshing acoustic music from local artists while sipping on the best locally-made ciders.
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