Thursday, October 17th, 2024

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Good morning, Lincoln. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 17th of October.
CRIME NEWS
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Nebraska students achieved higher ACT scores than almost all of their 13 peer states nationally in 2024, marking a minor decrease from 2023. KOLN
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ The Nebraska Supreme Court ruled that Legislative Bill 20, which reinstates voting rights to felons post-sentence, is constitutional, enabling their registration for the upcoming November election. Nebraska Now
- ➤ Lincoln, Nebraska, will offer free bus and bicycle rides to facilitate voter transportation on General Election Day, November 5. KOLN
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Lincoln Southwest's Eden Larson won the Class A individual title at the Girls State Golf meet, with her team tying for third; while in other classes, Omaha Duchesne and Wayne secured state team titles. KFOR
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Preservation Hall Jazz Band: A Celebration of New Orleans Jazz
Experience the rich musical heritage of New Orleans with the Preservation Hall Jazz Band, who returns to the Lied Center for Performing Arts after 18 years to deliver an unforgettable performance.
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KPOP Night at Bourbon Theatre
Experience a vibrant night of music and dance as the hottest DJs spin the latest KPOP hits at Bourbon Theatre.
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YMCA Jr. Huskers Flag Football Tournament 2024
Experience competitive flag football in this youth tournament for players in grades 1 through 8, featuring guaranteed games and community engagement.
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Understanding Lead and Its Effects
Learn about lead exposure and its impacts, and discover actions to reduce risks of lead poisoning in children.
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Halloween in the Haymarket Celebration
Experience a family-friendly Halloween celebration in Downtown Lincoln with festive activities and a spooky atmosphere.
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Celebration of Green Day with NOT.GREENDAY
Experience an exciting tribute to Pop Punk legends Green Day performed by the nation's premiere tribute act, NOT.GREENDAY.
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Rock Cover Night at Tank's
Experience an energetic evening filled with classic rock covers from bands like AC/DC, Poison, and Bon Jovi, accompanied by delicious food and a vibrant party atmosphere.
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Shakedown Strings Live Performance at Bodega's Alley
Experience a captivating performance by the talented trio Shakedown Strings, featuring vocals and instruments in an intimate setting.
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Weekly Bluegrass Jam Class
Learn to play and jam with others in a supportive atmosphere through hands-on instruction in rhythm, lead, and harmony singing at this engaging bluegrass class.
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Education Career Fair at Nebraska Union
Explore diverse career opportunities in teaching and training, from pre-K to corporate education, while accessing valuable pre-fair preparation resources.
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