Good morning, Lincoln.

Lincoln community groups are hosting free back-to-school events to help families cope with rising supply costs as Lincoln Public Schools start in three weeks.

The Salvation Army will distribute supplies on Aug. 7—while Visionary Youth offers backpacks, school supplies and free haircuts on Aug. 3.

Yesterday, two dozen first responders rescued a man trapped in a 12 to 15-foot trench near 14th Street and Interstate 80 after a rescue operation that lasted 2 hours and 14 minutes—he was alert, given oxygen, and transported to a hospital.

A vehicle crashed into a pole at Old Cheney Road and Nebraska Parkway on Wednesday morning and injured one person with life-threatening injuries who was taken to a hospital as police blocked part of the intersection.

A 56-year-old Panama man lost over $100,000 after he was tricked into sending Apple gift cards when messages falsely claimed he had won money for FFA and threatened jail or job loss—this being his third scam as reported by the Lancaster County Sheriff’s Office.

A 21-year-old woman, Sahara Williams, from Lincoln was sentenced Wednesday to consecutive prison terms of 19 to 20 years for second-degree sexual assault of a child and 3 years for child abuse (she received credit for about 2 years served and may be eligible for parole in nine years).

Two brothers, Yahya Majeed (19) and Samh Majeed (18), were charged on Wednesday with theft by unlawful taking over $5,000 and tampering with physical evidence after police say they helped run their brother's Lincoln chop shop by driving stolen vehicles to Kansas City.

Lincoln will upgrade two baseball fields at Jensen Park near 84th Street and Yankee Hill Road with a $1.2 million project that adds new bleachers, fencing, dugout covers and an irrigation system.

Construction will begin next fall and finish in 2027 — the city plans to use a $600,000 grant from Nebraska Game and Parks along with local fundraising to meet the matching funds requirement.

On Wednesday, three Husker volleyball players (Andi Jackson, Harper Murray, and Bergen Reilly) were named to the AVCA Player of the Year watch list after strong performances last season.

Nebraska is the only school with three players on the list, and ten more players will be announced on Thursday.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Rainbow Kitten Surprise Concert

7-9 p.m. — Pinewood Bowl Theater — $ — Experience the genre-defying sounds of Rainbow Kitten Surprise as they celebrate their musical journey with a fresh album.

Wild Love Tigress

7-9:30 p.m. — Bourbon Theatre — $10-$12 — Enjoy a night of music with Wild Love Tigress and friends in a vibrant theater setting.

Timberwolves Winter Girls Basketball Tryouts (Grades 3–8)

Girls in grades 3–8 are invited to the 2025–2026 Timberwolves Winter Basketball Tryouts on August 5 at the Lincoln Sports Foundation. Visit lincolntimberwolves.org for times and details.