Here's your local news at a glance for Sunday, the 26th of July.
Good morning, Lincoln.
A Lincoln firefighter died from injuries sustained during a burnover while fighting the Colorado wildfire on the Knowles Fire (one of five firefighters involved in the initial attack).
Artists displayed work at Y-Not Market Saturday inside an air-conditioned venue at Turbine Flats (2124 Y Street) to beat the heat.
Organizer Hope Anderson said the indoor move helped keep vendors and visitors safe.
New data from the Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services shows that public food aid participation has dropped nearly 17% (about 25,000 fewer recipients) since last July; advocates say tougher verification practices have increased processing times and customer service calls, adding challenges for qualifying families.
Friends, family and community members gathered in costumes at the 15th annual Carla Kilpatrick Memorial Bags Tournament on Saturday to raise funds for breast cancer research; the event (which added a kids section for the first time) supported research at the University of Nebraska Medical Center.
Lincoln East alum Kirsten Bernthal Booth was honored by the Omaha Press Club as the Faces on the Barroom Floor honoree (recognizing her contributions to Nebraska sports and leadership).
The Composer’s Mind: La Folia Global
7:30-9:00 p.m. — UNL Glenn Korff School of Music — Check event page for details — Experience a transcontinental musical journey where Baroque meets world traditions in a vibrant performance.
Riki Rachtman: One Foot in the Gutter Tour
7-11 p.m. — Bourbon Theatre — $25-$160 — Experience the engaging storytelling of rock legend Riki Rachtman on his latest tour.
Creed Fisher Meet and Greet
7-8 p.m. — 1867 Bar — General Admission ticket required for VIP — Experience an exclusive Meet and Greet with Creed Fisher and receive a goody bag full of merch.
Acoustic Jam Session
3-5 p.m. — UNL Glenn Korff School of Music — Free entry — Experience the joy of improvisation with festival artists in a delightful community setting.
The Black Crowes: Southern Hospitality Tour
7:30-11 p.m. — Pinewood Bowl Theater — Tickets available — Experience an electrifying night of rock 'n' roll with The Black Crowes and special guest Southall.
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