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Lincoln
Friday, August 16th, 2024
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Good morning, Lincoln. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 16th of August.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Lincoln hosts various weekend events including a play, BMX qualifier, car show, charity run, and art festival for community engagement and entertainment. KOLN
- ➤ Peter Pan Skatepark in Lincoln is temporarily closed for a weekend renovation project aimed at resurfacing and repair for improved safety and quality. Nebraska Now
- ➤ Power was restored to 1,100 customers in south Lincoln after an outage caused by a failed underground feeder cable. KOLN
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Two individuals were apprehended, and an investigator sustained an injury during a fentanyl operation in Lincoln, involving a chase and a physical altercation. KOLN
- ➤ Kaeylab Gonzales, 20, is charged with first-degree murder for the fatal July 5 shooting of Francisco Javier "Javis" Alvis in a Lincoln supermarket parking lot. Lincoln Journal Star
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Lincoln Fire and Rescue has been awarded the American Heart Association's highest honor for heart attack and stroke care for the 10th consecutive year, reflecting their life-saving work and high survival rates. KOLN
- ➤ Mayor Leirion Gaylor Baird and LFR Battalion Chief Jamie Pospisil will reveal a new award for heart attack and stroke care in Lincoln, Nebraska. KOLN
- ➤ Under new U.S. Department of Agriculture guidelines, more families can now access the Women, Infants and Children (WIC) program, raising the income threshold to $57,720 for a family of four. KOLN
SPORTS NEWS
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Here Come the Mummies: A Funky Live Performance
Experience an unforgettable live performance from the mysterious funk band Here Come the Mummies, known for their energetic shows and unique backstory.
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Nutrition - Junior Chefs Program
Learn basic culinary skills while exploring nutritional information and engaging in fun food experiments.
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Nebraska Bluegrass Concert Series: Pitney Meyer with The McGovern Stringband
Experience an enjoyable evening of free live bluegrass music at Nebraska Innovation Campus, featuring Pitney Meyer and The McGovern Stringband.
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Vector 23's Live Debut at the Zoo Bar
Experience an evening of original rock music featuring local instrumental duo Vector 23 and Gerardo Meza's new project, The Jericho Strays, at the vibrant Zoo Bar.
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Nebraska Cornhuskers Women's Volleyball vs. Arizona State Sun Devils
Experience an exciting volleyball matchup as the Nebraska Cornhuskers women's team takes on the Arizona State Sun Devils at the Devaney Center.
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Nebraska Cornhuskers Volleyball vs. Northern Iowa Panthers
Experience the excitement as the Nebraska Volleyball Team competes against the Northern Iowa Panthers at the Devaney Sports Center.
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Sunday Farmers' Market at College View
Experience a vibrant local market featuring the latest products from Dirt Nap and baldorf at the Sunday Farmers' Market in College View.
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