Good morning, Lincoln.

Today the city is considering changing a long-held pump station rule to let Matadol LLC develop 155 acres near Vintage Heights—pending a City Council review and policy update—to add housing with community benefits.

A wall has been built at Wyuka Cemetery to display restored Pershing mural tiles and Lincoln City Libraries reported 19,000 summer reading participants, a 20% increase over last year.

Lincoln police said a man riding his bike died after being struck by an Amtrak train near the crossing of Cornhusker Highway and North 33rd Street just after 12:30 a.m. Monday—officers responded promptly to the incident.

A bicyclist was killed Monday morning when an Amtrak train hit him near 33rd Street and Cornhusker Highway in north Lincoln — police said the crossing was closed for several hours during the investigation.

A 39-year-old Lincoln man was arrested on suspicion of assaulting, sexually assaulting and threatening to kill a 36-year-old woman at her home early Friday morning, with police saying she suffered severe bruising and lacerations and was taken to a hospital for treatment.

Today, the Nebraska Public Service Commission met with builders of modular, manufactured, and tiny homes to explore ways to ease the state’s affordable housing shortage, particularly in rural areas.

Commissioners and industry experts explained that while prebuilt homes may be quicker to install—costs and local rules still play a large role in overall pricing.

Nebraska Gov. Jim Pillen signed a law that requires crypto ATM operators to obtain a license, warn customers of fraud risks, and limit transactions to $2,000 for new customers and $10,500 for returning customers (a move that follows similar actions in 11 states).

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.

ZZ Top Live in Concert

6:00-7:30 p.m. — Pinewood Bowl Theater — Ticket prices vary — Enjoy a night of classic rock with the legendary ZZ Top as they continue their Elevation Tour.