Good morning, Lincoln.

The Bay in Lincoln is hosting its free Booey Bash on Sunday with skating, art, and a skateboarding contest starting at 6 p.m. & running until 9 p.m., marking the last summer event before The Bay closes until Aug.

18.

Lincoln runner Steve Sousek completed a 24-hour run at Pius X Catholic High School on Saturday to raise funds for women in need.

He ran from 8 p.m. Friday to 8 p.m. Saturday and raised about $8,000 for his RUNBORN fundraiser while running with a friend he reconnected with—demonstrating strong local support.

The Lancaster County Sheriff’s Office responded to a two-vehicle crash near Highway 79 and West Raymond Road on Saturday at 4:39 p.m. when a westbound vehicle failed to yield and caused a collision with a southbound car — a pregnant woman was taken to a local hospital as a precaution — and only minor injuries were reported.

Lincoln Police responded to a crash at (48th and Holdrege St.) on Sunday night just after 7 p.m. and launched a DUI investigation (with no injuries reported).

Sixpence Early Childhood Fund is helping families stay cool during extreme heat by offering assistance with fans and air conditioning repairs—community members can also benefit from donated punch cards for a local swimming pool and water play activities.

The program serves about 36 children and stresses the importance of keeping kids cool and well-hydrated during brutal temperatures.

During the 2025 legislative session, state lawmakers debated voter-approved labor laws including minimum wage and paid sick leave amendments while addressing a major budget deficit.

Lawmakers also considered proposals affecting rideshare classifications, cybersecurity liability, and changes to medical cannabis regulations (which sparked debates on worker protections and fiscal impact).

Andrew Jackson, an incoming junior at Lincoln Southwest, threw a no-hitter Monday against Judd’s Brothers in a Legion baseball game—he finished with 7 innings, 5 strikeouts, and one walk.

He credited his teammates' strong defense for helping keep the seniors' season alive.

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.

Open Coffee at Crescent Moon

8-9:30 a.m. — Crescent Moon Coffee — Free entry — Connect with the Lincoln startup community over coffee and share insights and stories.

Essentials: Organizational Self-Care Workshop

9 AM – 12 PM — Lux Center for the Arts — Free entry — Engage in strategies for nonprofit resilience and organizational self-care with expert Kathy Liao.

Nebraska Red and White Volleyball Scrimmage

2:30-4 p.m. — Bob Devaney Sports Center — Free entry — Catch an exciting preseason scrimmage as the Nebraska volleyball team prepares for the season with lots of action and teamwork.