Good Day
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Wednesday, August 21st, 2024
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Good morning, Lincoln. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 21st of August.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Adams Street in north Lincoln will be closed from 33rd to 38th streets for emergency railroad repairs, affecting traffic from 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Wednesday. Nebraska Now
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ A 16-year-old, Xavian Sawyer, was fatally stabbed while on the phone with 911 outside a home in Lincoln, and a video recording of the incident led to a first-degree murder charge against 14-year-old Stephen 'Max' D'Amore. Lincoln Journal Star
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Lincoln Public Schools settled a U.S. Department of Justice lawsuit by agreeing to a consent decree over claims of discriminating against deaf and hard of hearing students by not providing equal education opportunities. Lincoln Journal Star
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ The Nebraska Game and Parks Commission has issued reminders and safety guidelines for the upcoming fall hunting seasons starting next month. KOLN
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Nebraska Governor Jim Pillen signs a contentious property tax bill into law after over two weeks of debate, aiming to offer relief despite concerns it doesn't go far enough. KOLN
- ➤ The Lincoln Airport Authority is seeking a near doubling of its tax rate to fund a $25 million budget for major projects, including terminal renovation, a federal runway project, and maintenance, despite not using its taxing power since 1986. Lincoln Journal Star
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Nebraska hospitals annually provide $1.56 billion in community benefits, focusing on essential patient care and economic impacts, including a new mental health initiative for youth. KNOP
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Lincoln High School's football team faces a rebuild after a 2-7 season, focusing on developing new talent for 2024. 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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Ruby: Mountain Soul Music Performance
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Weekly Startup Networking at Crescent Moon Coffee
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