Summer blues festivals return: Two cornerstones of Nebraska’s music scene, Lincoln’s 52nd annual ZooFest and Jeff Davis’ Playing With Fire series in Omaha, are coming this month with top blues artists — check out the full lineup.
Self-driving software for any car: A UNL assistant professor, backed by the NSF and a University of Delaware collaborator, is building subscription-based software that taps into existing sensors, 5G networks and intersection cameras to automate all 2025-and-newer vehicles — find out how.
Big Hero 6 under stars: LNK Airport invites families to don capes and lawn chairs for a free outdoor screening of Big Hero 6 this Friday, July 11, with face painting, food trucks, a costume contest, and a diaper drive for CEDARS Youth Services — find out how to RSVP.
50-mile ruck for vets: After nine months of training at Holmes Lake Park, nearly 200 participants are set to trek Aug. 23–24 from Lincoln to Omaha carrying up to 50-pound packs to raise awareness and funds for veterans facing homelessness, mental health struggles and suicide — find out how to support.
Fourth of July burn injuries: Bryan Medical Center treated 15 fireworks-related injuries on July 3 and 4, and CHI Health St. Elizabeth logged six ER cases along with 35 outpatient burn visits and one admission — find out.
Hope House opens in Lincoln: First-Plymouth Church’s new community hub provides shelter, counseling, job support and more — find out what’s available.
Lied Piano Academy kicks off: The Lied Center and Korff School host the annual Piano Academy July 14–19, featuring record enrollment, master classes by Paul Barnes, recitals by alumna Madeline Rogers and a jazz concert by the Sean Lebita Quintet, all free and open to the public at Kimball Recital Hall — find out more.
Lincoln’s top neighborhoods: From family-friendly suburbs to vibrant urban hubs, these best places to live in the Lincoln metro area offer something for every lifestyle — find out which community suits you.
Other Lincoln headlines this week
- Lincoln unveils $35M Project O Street revamp
- HealthierU launches 5 to Thrive challenge
- ISSO collects coats for kids
- Emerald ash borer invades another Nebraska county
- Star City Shores closed amid staffing shortage
- Wild Wednesday food trucks begin July 9
- Division II transfer Bruegman joins Nebraska baseball
