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Saturday, August 2nd, 2025
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Good morning, Lincoln. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 2nd of August.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ 14-year-old Lathan Huntley, known as Chicken Dude, showed his 14 chickens and two turkeys at a 4H poultry show at the Lancaster County Super Fair on Thursday after raising birds for seven years. He runs Fluffy Cheek Farms—selling poultry to fund new birds—and he will compete at the Nebraska State Fair later this month and at a state poultry association show in November. Lincoln Journal Star
- ➤ The new F Street Art Chapel in Lincoln held its first First Friday event this week—an Art Buffet where visitors chose from four art projects including painting pots, making tote bags, crafting friendship bracelets and designing earrings. Director Willow Bernadt said the event brings neighbors together by offering low-cost art classes. KOLN
- ➤ The second annual Human Trafficking Awareness Event was held Friday at the Lincoln Airport terminal where local experts, advocates and law enforcement educated staff on human trafficking myths. The event was part of the airport’s training program (a DHS partnership through the Blue Lightning Initiative) that helps prepare staff to spot trafficking. KFOR
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ A man was arrested Friday after 54-year-old Ronald Burns, who was highly intoxicated, attacked an officer with a mop handle at Pentzer Park near North 27th and Fair streets in north Lincoln — he was treated for a cut on his face and taken to Lancaster County Jail, police said. Nebraska Now
- ➤ A Lincoln woman was sentenced Friday to 25 to 35 years in prison for first-degree sexual assault—her 14-year-old son reported he was abused 25 or more times during a May 31 welfare check, and she must register as a sex offender. Nebraska Now
- ➤ Ahmed Al-Musa, 35, was cited and released on suspicion of tampering with physical evidence after his vehicle struck and killed 44-year-old Jeremy Charginghawk in a north Lincoln parking lot near North 27th and Theresa streets on June 14+ police said he then moved his car. Nebraska Now
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Attorney General Mike Hilgers filed a lawsuit Friday against Savage Enterprises—a Wyoming cannabinoid company based in California—to stop the sale of synthetic THC products marketed with appealing packaging and youth-targeted imagery. The lawsuit seeks to ban these products in Nebraska and recover penalties after cease and desist letters were sent to smoke and vape shops earlier this year. KNOP
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ On August 1, the Big Ten Network visited Lincoln to watch Nebraska football practice, and Coach Matt Rhule said he wants the team to display a killer instinct—playing the same way every day. Nebraska’s Fan Day and Big Red Preview will begin tomorrow at 4:30 p.m.—giving fans an early look at the season. Nebraska Now
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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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Weeknight SBC
5:30-7 p.m. — The Mill Coffee & Bistro — Free entry — Escape into your chosen book for a peaceful evening of silent reading and optional chat time.
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