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Tuesday, August 12th, 2025
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Good morning, Lincoln. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 12th of August.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ The American Volleyball Coaches Association and Visit Lincoln will host a free three-day celebration at Lincoln’s Railyard outside Pinnacle Bank Arena from Aug. 22nd to Aug. 24th; the event will feature live music, interactive activities + meet and greets with volleyball figures for fans of all ages. KOLN
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Dakota Thomas, a 20-year-old motorcyclist involved in a crash on August 6 in east Lincoln after fleeing a traffic stop near 52nd and O, was arrested last Thursday—he was treated at a hospital for non life-threatening injuries before bonding out and is set for a court hearing on Sept. 23. KFOR
- ➤ A 20-year-old Lincoln motorcyclist, who fled a traffic stop on Wednesday and later crashed his blue Suzuki near 52nd and O Street, will face charges including operating a vehicle to avoid arrest, reckless driving, failure to display proper number of plates and a missing motorcycle operator’s license after being released from the hospital on Thursday—he will post bond on Friday with his next hearing set for Sept. 23. KOLN
- ➤ The Lincoln Police Department is searching for missing 13-year-old Neeamani Synhorst who was last seen Saturday around 6 p.m. near Northwest Sixth and West Saunders streets, wearing a black T-shirt with a blue and white design and described as 5-foot-9, about 220 pounds, with black hair and brown eyes; anyone with information should call 402-441-6000. Nebraska Now
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Standing Bear High School will welcome its inaugural senior class this Wednesday—adding over 300 students to bring total enrollment to about 970, just under its 1,000-student capacity. Lincoln Journal Star
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ The City of Lincoln announced on Monday that it had opened five new storm debris drop off sites where residents can drop off wood debris at no charge from 6 a.m. to 8 p.m. until Aug. 24—important for clearing storm damage safely. Nebraska Now
- ➤ Lincoln City Council approved a four-year contract with Capital Humane Society on Monday to cover costs for placing animals in new homes for a starting fee of $1.25 million this fiscal year. The contract includes annual increases and a new $10 pet licensing surcharge—an effort to fill the funding gap. Lincoln Journal Star
- ➤ The state of Nebraska reached an agreement on Monday with several truck manufacturers that ended a lawsuit over an electric truck mandate. Attorney General Mike Hilgers said the deal voids the Clean Truck Partnership and protects the diesel truck industry from outside regulation. Nebraska Now
SPORTS NEWS
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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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