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Friday, August 8th, 2025
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Good morning, Lincoln. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 8th of August.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Mayor Leirion Gaylor Baird, former Husker Volleyball Coach John Cook and community leaders announced a proposal yesterday for a $16 million youth volleyball facility near 27th and Folkways with plans to start with eight courts and later expand to 12. The project will be funded by reallocated state sales tax and $4 million in private money—pending approval from Governor Jim Pillen and Lincoln voters. KFOR
- ➤ Food Fort held a block party Wednesday evening outside Saratoga Elementary—where kids played games, ate a meal, and received backpacks filled with school supplies—to support families ahead of the school year. The nonprofit, which has served Lincoln neighborhoods nearly nine years, will also host a basketball camp Saturday to round out its summer programming. KOLN
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ A 20-year-old motorcyclist fled a traffic stop near 52nd and O Street Wednesday night and crashed into a car near 70th and A streets — police said he was speeding when he was taken to a hospital with non-life-threatening injuries. KOLN
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Juice Stop will return to downtown Lincoln this September after closing over three years ago because of building construction. Part-owner Keith Hiskey said the business will reopen near 12th and Q Streets—its location of service for 25 years. KOLN
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Lincoln-based Vision Maker Media will lose 61% of its budget by this October after congressional cuts to public media, limiting funds for indigenous filmmaking and youth projects (CEO Francene Blythe-Lewis said the loss is heartbreaking). The nonprofit will seek new revenue streams to support native storytelling (it plans to explore options like an app and YouTube monetization). KOLN
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ Lincoln small businesses worry that new tariffs on imported goods could force price increases as coffee bean costs rose nearly 12%. Bethany’s Coffee Shop General Manager Ellie Simons said the shop may add a coffee fee—while local hairstylist Ashley Hopkins noted rising tariffs are increasing her supply costs. Nebraska Now
SPORTS NEWS
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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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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.
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AVCA First Serve Showcase: Nebraska vs. Stanford & Florida vs. Pitt
12-2 p.m. — Pinnacle Bank Arena — Ticket prices vary — Experience thrilling collegiate volleyball action featuring top teams.
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Ekoh Concert
8-10 p.m. — Bourbon Theatre — Tickets from $22 — Experience an electrifying performance with Ekoh and friends in a vibrant setting.
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