Here's your local news at a glance for Sunday, the 23rd of August.
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🏘️ Community
Over 200 people participated in the seventh annual Operation Freedom Path to support veterans, starting at the Capitol building Saturday plus finishing at Werner Park at 10 a.m. today.
Hundreds of motorcyclists will begin a 1,000-mile fundraiser ride from Lincoln on Sunday to mark the 20th anniversary of the American Legion Legacy Run.
The event celebrates a long-running community tradition.
🎭 Culture
Branched Oak Observatory canceled events this weekend due to flooding from Wednesday’s storms and is working to dry its space; volunteers helped at Kunkel Family Multipurpose Center and the facility expects to reopen on Friday (using industrial air-movers and de-humidifiers).
🏈 Sports
The Fargo-Moorhead RedHawks beat the Lincoln Saltdogs 13-6 Friday at Haymarket Park, with Patrick Wicklander pitching 8 innings as Lincoln recorded its fifth straight loss; game two of the series is scheduled for Saturday night.
Nebraska head coach Matt Rhule named Anthony Colandrea the week one starting quarterback as training camp ended Saturday+ the Huskers will begin their season on Saturday, Sept.
5 against Ohio while injured defensive back Kahmir Prescott will miss the season and running back competitions continue.
Lincoln Sports Foundation will add four new volleyball courts in a $1.6 million project set to finish in October at its facility.
The project replaces courts removed for pickleball at Speedway Sports Complex & offers more mentoring opportunities for kids & expanded play for local athletes.
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