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Thursday, August 28th, 2025
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Good morning, Lincoln. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 28th of August.
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Lincoln Fire Rescue is investigating a suspicious article found near 46th Street and Normal Boulevard in a southeast Lincoln neighborhood—police and the Lancaster County Sheriff's Office responded as streets remain blocked during the investigation. Nebraska Now
- ➤ Lincoln Fire and Rescue is investigating a suspicious article found near 46th Street and Normal Boulevard at 7 a.m. yesterday — a local homeowner discovered it and officers from police and sheriff departments responded while streets were blocked. KOLN
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Thirteen lawmakers have called for a public hearing to review a state-ICE plan to convert Work Ethic Camp — a nearly 200-bed state prison — into a 300-bed detention center that will be reconfigured over the next 45 days. They say the governor did not give proper notice to the public and seek to have constitutional and staffing questions answered. Nebraska Examiner
- ➤ Justice Lindsey Miller-Lerman, the first woman on Nebraska's highest court, announced her retirement effective Oct. 31—A commission will soon seek nominees for the Douglas County seat and Gov. Pillen will appoint a replacement. Nebraska Now
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ More than 100 people gathered yesterday at CenterPointe’s Wellbeing Garden in Lincoln to honor loved ones lost during Overdose Awareness Week and see a live demonstration of naloxone spray—also known as Narcan—that can reverse an overdose while local nonprofits shared resources to support recovery. KOLN
WELLNESS NEWS
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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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10cc Concert
6:00-8:30 p.m. — Bourbon Theatre — Ticket prices vary — Enjoy an evening with legendary band 10cc performing live in Lincoln.
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Nebraska Cornhuskers Women's Volleyball vs. Wright State Raiders
7 p.m. — Bob Devaney Sports Center — Check event page for ticket prices — Cheer on the Cornhuskers as they take on the Raiders in an exciting volleyball match.
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As Tides Rise Concert
5-9 p.m. — The Royal Grove — Check local listings for ticket prices — Enjoy an evening of emotional tunes from As Tides Rise, featuring the hit 'Losing Myself.'
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Cosmic Charlie
7:30-9 p.m. — Bourbon Theatre — Ticket info not provided — Enjoy the sounds of Cosmic Charlie, a band that captures the essence of classic rock with their unique flair.
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Bronwyn Keith-Hynes Concert
12-3 a.m. — Nebraska Innovation Campus (NIC) — Ticket prices vary — Enjoy a night of Bluegrass music in Lincoln with Bronwyn Keith-Hynes.
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