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Monday, August 11th, 2025
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Good morning, Lincoln. Here's your local news at a glance for Monday, the 11th of August.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Jess Gieseke from the forestry advisory board used painted tree stumps along city sidewalks to start talks on planting and caring for trees after the city removed many old trees, holding a pizza party that drew over 35 residents. The Health Department will soon offer free pregnancy tests via vending machines & expand a school program on proper vape disposal after a pilot collected 106 used vapes over four months. Lincoln Journal Star
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ The Nebraska Department of Correctional Services said that high winds on Saturday at 5:15 a.m. tore most of the roof off two housing units at the state penitentiary in Lincoln — 387 inmates were safely relocated and contractors will begin damage checks on Monday with repairs expected to take at least one month. Nebraska Now
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Timpte Inc. moved most of its operations to a new manufacturing center in the Lincoln Airport industrial park in April and is now producing semi-truck trailer tarps, ladders, and other products under its Lincoln Marine brand— the company signed a 25-year lease with plans to expand the center in five years while increasing its workforce from 100 and hiring 20 to 30 new positions. The move comes after selling its previous 5-acre site and investing over $25 million in the new facility plus $8 million in equipment. Lincoln Journal Star
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ State Sen. Margo Juarez is hosting five town halls starting Aug. 19th in Columbus to gather public input on Nebraska passenger rail options—she hopes the feedback will guide a legislative study and shape proposals for more frequent routes between cities like Omaha and Lincoln. Nebraska Examiner
- ➤ Judge C. Jo Petersen of the Seward County Court will retire at the end of September; she has served in the Fifth Judicial District for over a dozen years (including a term as Nebraska County Judges Association President) and a Judicial Resources Commission meeting will soon decide if her departure creates a court vacancy. KNOP
REAL ESTATE NEWS
- ➤ The housing market in Lincoln is on the decline—giving first-time buyers a better chance to enter a market with affordable options, and experts say this trend could boost local homeownership in the coming months. Lincoln Journal Star
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ On August 9, the Nebraska football team held its first major scrimmage of fall camp in Lincoln and coach Matt Rhule said his team was effective in both running & throwing the ball while praising his running backs and freshman punter Archie Wilson. The Huskers will open the season against Cincinnati on August 28 at Arrowhead Stadium. KFOR
- ➤ Tyus Wilson won gold on the high jump at the USA Track and Field Outdoor championships by clearing 2.27 meters and outjumping Olympians—he will head to the Bahamas next week for the North American Central American Championships and could qualify for the World Championships in Tokyo. Nebraska Now
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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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Teen Night at Northeast YMCA
10:30 p.m. — Northeast YMCA — Free entry — Engage in basketball, swimming, and games at this fun-filled night for teens aged 11-15.
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