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Sunday, August 18th, 2024
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Good morning, Lincoln. Here's your local news at a glance for Sunday, the 18th of August.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ The Lincoln Repair Café, a volunteer-driven effort in Nebraska, offers free repair services for a variety of items to revitalize community members' valued possessions. KOLN
- ➤ A Lincoln resident secured the only bighorn sheep hunting permit for this year, while Nebraska Game and Parks Commission prepares for the 2025 season with two more permits. Lincoln Journal Star
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ Spectrum services in Lincoln have been restored after a several-hour outage due to a third-party fiber cut. KOLN
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Union Adventist University will unveil its new $16 million Reiner Wellness Center, featuring enhanced fitness amenities, following a multi-decade anticipation. Lincoln Journal Star
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ Nebraska experiences isolated showers and air quality alerts due to wildfire smoke, with conditions expected to improve by early Sunday. KOLN
- ➤ Kansas Governor Laura Kelly and Attorney General Kris Kobach oppose Nebraska's water transfer plan due to risks of invasive carp harming Kansas waterways. KOLN
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ John Joseph Pershing, a notable figure in Lincoln and a distinguished military leader, was once considered a strong presidential candidate, but his lack of public appeal and refusal to campaign saw him fall short of the nomination. Lincoln Journal Star
- ➤ A rare Nebraska Legislature session on a Saturday saw flared emotions leading to the postponement of debate on a constitutional amendment for owner-occupied housing valuations. Nebraska Examiner
- ➤ Nebraska Congressman Mike Flood announces a town hall meeting in Lincoln on Aug. 26 to discuss district priorities and provide constituent services. Lincoln Journal Star
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Nebraska's linebacker Javin Wright will miss an undetermined number of games this season due to a health condition, as announced by head coach Matt Rhule. Nebraska Now
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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
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Child Watch Reservations for Ages 18 Months to 10 Years at Fallbrook YMCA
Reserve time slots for Child Watch services at Fallbrook YMCA, offering care for children aged 18 months to 10 years during the week of September 16-21, 2024.
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