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Lincoln
Tuesday, August 19th, 2025
Good morning, Lincoln. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 19th of August.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ On Saturday, Lincoln first responders were honored at Haymarket Park when local man Cody Van Brocklin thanked the team who rescued him from a trench collapse on July 23 and threw the first pitch at a Lincoln Saltdogs game—marking a moment of gratitude and community spirit. U-Stop and Quality Brands donated $40,000 to support first responders and create scholarships for their children. KOLN
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ A Saturday evening fire destroyed a detached garage near 31st and Potter in north Lincoln with no injuries reported—firefighters took ten minutes to extinguish the blaze while investigators review the cause and the home remained undamaged. KFOR
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Lincoln police are searching for an unknown man accused of an attempted robbery and stabbing on Saturday near Lintel Park—after a 33-year-old man reported that around 4 a.m. an individual with a knife demanded money and he stabbed the attacker in the left shoulder before the suspect fled and the victim drove himself to the hospital. KOLN
- ➤ Timothy Washington, 41, faces trial on charges that include the fatal shooting of Philmoon Kuku and nine other felonies during a February crime spree — he was held without bond after his preliminary hearing on Monday with Judge Thomas Zimmerman and is set for a court appearance on September 17. Nebraska Now
- ➤ A 24-year-old woman was pistol whipped—robbed of her wallet at McDonald’s late Sunday near 21st and 'K' Street, and police said she bled from her left ear after the suspect fled southbound before officers arrived. KFOR
- ➤ Police are looking for a man involved in an assault at a north Lincoln restaurant over the weekend—witnesses reported that a fight started with punches before the man swung a wooden board and a wheel jack at a 41-year-old victim who was later treated and discharged from the hospital with no serious injuries. Nebraska Now
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Lincoln City Libraries announced on Monday that it received a $5,838 AARP Community Challenge grant to expand its Technology Basics Workshops designed to help residents build digital skills. The program will start in September at Walt Branch Library, 6701 S. 14th St.—offering six weekly sessions and 24 one-on-one appointments. KOLN
- ➤ Students began moving in on Monday at UNL, and UNLPD chief Hassan Ramzah said his team is focused on keeping the campus safe for fall classes. He said the police—using student alerts, escort services, and careful alcohol enforcement—will work to prevent incidents after recent increases in robberies and assaults. Nebraska Now
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ The Lincoln City Council held a public hearing Monday afternoon on Mayor Leirion Gaylor Baird’s mid-biennium budget plan to shift $1.5 million to repair aging pools around Lincoln—funded by growth in sales tax revenue and property assessment, and the city also conducted a poll asking residents if they supported the move. This hearing and poll gave local residents a chance to weigh in on how the funds should be used. Nebraska Now
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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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Cleburne Railroaders vs. Lincoln Saltdogs
7:05-10:05 p.m. — Haymarket Park — Ticket prices vary — Catch the thrilling action of independent baseball with the Cleburne Railroaders taking on the Lincoln Saltdogs.
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2025 Nebraska Cornhuskers Football Season Tickets
12:55-2:25 PM — Memorial Stadium — Ticket prices vary — Experience the thrill of every home game for the Cornhuskers this season.
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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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Raymond Car Show
12-4 p.m. — James Arthur Vineyards — Free entry — Celebrate classic cars with live music, food, and crafts at this local favorite event.
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2025 Tire Rack SCCA Solo Nationals
Mon-Fri, Sep 1-5 — Lincoln Airport — $224 registration fee — Experience the high-speed thrills of autocross at the Tire Rack SCCA Solo National Championships.
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