Good morning, Lincoln.

The Yazidi community gathered Sunday at Diamond Palace Ballroom in Lincoln to mark the 11th anniversary of the genocide by Islamic State—an attack in 2014 that left many displaced.

Community leaders stressed the need for support—urging continued advocacy as survivors rebuild their lives.

A Lincoln man was taken to a hospital on Sunday after his 2004 Chrysler Pacifica caught fire near 162nd Street and Highway 6 in Waverly—he suffered minor burns on his legs while deputies suspect alcohol was a factor and are investigating about $6,000 in damage to the track's shunt wires.

Just before 3 a.m. Sunday, police arrested a Lincoln man who fired a revolver off his apartment balcony near 70th Street and Yankee Hill Road—he was uncooperative when officers arrived, found with a black revolver, a box of ammunition, and arrested on charges of discharging a firearm, refusing to comply, and disturbing the peace.

A Columbus man, Martin Gomez, was arrested Friday for child enticement after a Special Victims Unit investigator posing as a 15-year-old online received his friend request—he engaged in explicit chats and planned to meet at Mahoney Park before being taken into custody just before 1:30 p.m.

Lincoln native Emma Harner, who learned the guitar during the pandemic, wowed over 400,000 Lollapalooza attendees in Chicago with her band Jesse’s Detor on Friday — her rapid progress from beginner to performing with Grammy winner Olivia Rodrigo marked a milestone in her music career.

Lawmakers wrapped up an 89-day session on June 2 as 47 senators gave mixed feedback to the Nebraska Examiner, with some calling it productive and others finding it disappointing.

They will break before starting a 60-day session on Jan. 7 — when they plan to focus on the state budget, property taxes and economic development.

Congressman Mike Flood held an in-person town hall at Kimball Recital Hall on UNL’s City Campus Monday night from 5 to 6 p.m. Doors opened at 4:30 p.m. and he provided an update on Lincoln projects while answering questions from residents during his first town hall in the district since earlier sessions in Columbus and Seward.

Nebraska Baseball Head Coach Will Bolt announced on Monday the hiring of Kyle Nicholson as Director of Player Development — Nicholson spent this season at Mercyhurst after three years at Indiana University of Pennsylvania where he helped the Crimson Hawks set a record win total in 2024. His strong background in pitching is expected to boost player development for the Huskers.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Gravel Worlds Bike Race

5:55 a.m. – 10:00 p.m. — Sandhills Global Event Center — Registration required — Experience Nebraska's scenic gravel roads in the 16th annual Gravel Worlds race.