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Thursday, July 31st, 2025
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Good morning, Lincoln. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 31st of July.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Lincoln's YMCA will host the 3-vs-3 basketball Railyard Rims tournament Saturday—its ninth year—with all proceeds funding YMCA programs and memberships. The event will take place downtown and continue its community support. Lincoln Journal Star
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Carlos Aldalberto Hernandez, Jr., 31, was sentenced to 10 years in prison today for conspiring to distribute over 500 grams of meth—authorities had found 610 grams at his home during a May 2024 investigation and he will begin a five-year term of supervised release after his release. KOLN
- ➤ Police have identified Todd Pearson—aged 62—as the bicyclist fatally struck by an Amtrak train early Monday morning in north Lincoln, and officials noted he is the second train-related fatality in a week. KOLN
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Lincoln Public Schools have filled most teaching roles for the upcoming school year but continue recruiting for specialist positions such as speech—language pathologists, school psychologists and special education roles. They also have over 40 open classified positions including paraeducators, custodians, nutrition services workers and office staff ahead of classes beginning next month. KOLN
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ The Nebraska Attorney General’s Office has launched a recurring video series named Consumer Alerts to educate residents about scams—covering topics like Overpayment, Debt Relief and Social Media Impostor Scams. Free resources and a contact line are provided to help Nebraskans protect their money and personal information. Fox Nebraska
- ➤ The Lincoln Police Department announced plans to conduct three traffic enforcement projects in August that will target impaired driving from Aug. 15–30, school zone safety during arrival and dismissal times from Aug. 13–30, and unsafe practices in street work zones. The initiatives are funded by a grant from the Nebraska Department of Transportation Highway Safety Office and aim to reduce crashes and injuries. KOLN
SPORTS NEWS
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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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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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An Evening with Foreigner
6-10 p.m. — Pinewood Bowl Theater — Tickets available soon — Experience the rock anthems of Hall of Fame legends Foreigner live in concert.
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Disney's Frozen: The Musical
7 p.m. — Lied Center for Performing Arts — Tickets available — Enjoy the magic of Broadway's smash hit featuring beloved characters and unforgettable songs.
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