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Sunday, August 3rd, 2025
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Good morning, Lincoln. Here's your local news at a glance for Sunday, the 3rd of August.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ On Saturday, nearly 200 players from 39 youth teams and 16 adult teams played in the YMCA Railyard Rims charity tournament to support programs like swim lessons and memberships — organizers noted the great weather and community spirit during the quick 10-minute games. KOLN
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Columbus police report that a female suspect attacked an officer with a knife (near 13th Street and 30th Avenue) before another officer fatally shot her (Saturday afternoon), and the injured officer was taken to a hospital and later released. Nebraska Now
- ➤ On Friday, 54-year-old Ronald Burns was arrested at Pentzer Park near 28th and Fair after he, very drunk, allegedly attacked an officer by throwing a blanket, pushing him, hitting his foot with a broken mop handle and kicking him while handcuffed—he was taken to Lancaster County Jail and treated at a hospital for a small cut on his face. KOLN
- ➤ A Lincoln man was arrested after a nearly $4,000 diamond engagement ring was stolen from a truck last month — court filings show. Lincoln Journal Star
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ On Friday, Attorney General Mike Hilgers sued Savage Enterprises— a Wyoming corporation based in California— for selling illegal synthetic THC products that used deceptive practices to target youth and misrepresent product content; his office had earlier issued cease and desist orders to retail stores after tests found products with illegal delta-9 levels. KFOR
- ➤ The ACLU filed a federal lawsuit on behalf of Maria Reynosa Jacinto— a single mother arrested in an ICE raid on June 10—challenging her continued detention in a North Platte jail after an immigration judge set a $9,000 bond on July 15. The suit argues that ICE’s automatic stay on bond orders violates due process as new interim guidance keeps many detained immigrants from release. KOLN
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SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ At Haymarket Park on July 31, the Sioux City Explorers beat the Lincoln Saltdogs 7-2—Kyle Marman pitched seven strong innings and D’Shawn Knowles hit two home runs to help the Explorers claim the season series. KFOR
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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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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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Gravel Worlds Run Series
5:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m. — Sandhills Global Event Center — Registration required — Experience the challenge of ultra-distance running on unpaved trails with elevation gains up to 2,000 feet.
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