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Friday, August 1st, 2025
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Good morning, Lincoln. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 1st of August.
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ A vehicle crashed into the porch of a south Lincoln home on Thursday at about 10:10 a.m.—damaging the porch fence and a nearby mailbox as the driver sustained non-life-threatening injuries near South 29th Street and Collister Road. Nebraska Now
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ A Nebraska judge postponed the extradition hearing for Gavin Thompson (23), who was arrested after a crash near Lincoln following a four-hour manhunt on charges related to the death of Dorinda Segebrecht in Wisconsin—he will remain in the Lancaster County Jail with his next court date set for Sept. 16. This decision came as the judge rejected a request for a competency evaluation to avoid using Nebraska taxpayers’ funds. Nebraska Now
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ Over two-thirds of Nebraskans reported job satisfaction in a survey by the University of Nebraska–Lincoln’s Bureau of Sociological Research conducted in summer and fall 2024. The survey showed that workers earning over $100,000 were more satisfied—with 34% very satisfied and 47% satisfied—than those making $50,000 or less, of whom only 17% were very satisfied. KOLN
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Lincoln Public Schools is hiring new staff and filling over 40 classified roles, 4 teacher positions and more than a dozen specialized roles ahead of school opening on Aug. 12 — officials said they remain confident in meeting staffing levels. Lincoln Journal Star
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SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Nebraska volleyball fans are invited to vote in a poll asking if the team can win back-to-back Big Ten titles (the poll is open online). The poll offers local supporters a chance to share their views as the season progresses. Nebraska Now
- ➤ Nebraska head coach Matt Rhule announced on Thursday that sophomore tight end Mac Markway re-injured his ACL during an early practice, which will likely keep him sidelined for much of the season as he had been expected to play an important role. The Huskers completed their fourth fall camp practice and will practice again Friday + in full pads. KOLN
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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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Nebraska Cornhuskers Alumni Game
6:00 – 7:30 p.m. — Bob Devaney Sports Center — Ticket info not provided — Celebrate the heritage and talent of Nebraska's football alumni in an engaging game.
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