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27th Street Work and WCWS Timing

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Wednesday, May 27, 2026

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Good morning, Lincoln. Today we're watching a North 27th Street lane restriction and Nebraska softball's Women's College World Series opener. Plus, quick hits and events below.

☀️ High near 91 F, sunny.

Need To Know

North 27th lane restriction starts today

Southbound North 27th Street from W to Vine streets will have an outside lane closure today from 8:30 AM to 3 PM for utility work. The city says travelers should seek an alternate route and use caution around the work zone.

The short closure lands while other east Lincoln work from Tuesday is still scheduled to clear today or Thursday, weather permitting. If your route uses 27th, Adams, or North 56th, check the city closure list before leaving.

Read more: City of Lincoln.

Nebraska softball's WCWS opener is set

Nebraska softball will open the Women's College World Series against Arkansas at 8:30 PM Thursday in Oklahoma City. Nebraska Athletics lists the Huskers as the No. 4 overall seed and Arkansas as the No. 5 seed.

This is Nebraska's eighth Women's College World Series appearance and its first since 2013. The late start makes it a Thursday night watch item for Husker fans, with baseball's Lincoln Regional following Friday at Hawks Field.

Read more: Nebraska Athletics.

Quick Hits

The American Job Center career fair is today from 11 AM to 2 PM at the Bethany Park enclosed shelter, with local employers including the State of Nebraska, NEBCO, LES, Total Manufacturing Company, and Firespring. City notice

Give to Lincoln Day ends tomorrow with gifts through May 28 eligible for a proportional share of the $650,000 challenge match fund. Lincoln Community Foundation

Grace Lutheran's senior center remains closed today because of water-line repairs, with lunch and programs canceled until Thursday. City notice

Three city pools were still closed as the season opened because of aging infrastructure, 10/11 NOW reported Monday. The city pool page lists the season as open and remains the best place to check individual locations before going. 10/11 NOW, City pools

Class B girls state tennis wraps up today at Woods Tennis Center after the Memorial Day break, with championship matches scheduled in the afternoon. Journal Star/NSAA

Events

Wednesday, May 27

Hub Farmers' Market returns to Union Plaza with local farmers, food vendors, and live music. Details: lincoln.org.

Wednesday, May 27

The American Job Center spring career fair brings local employers to the Bethany Park enclosed shelter. Details: lincoln.ne.gov.

Thursday, May 28

Give to Lincoln Day is the final day for gifts to participating local nonprofits to count toward the 2026 match pool. Details: lcf.org.

Thursday, May 28

The StarTran Advisory Board meets at the County-City Building with operations updates, bus-stop improvements, and public comment on the agenda. Details: lincoln.ne.gov.

Friday, May 29

Nebraska opens the Lincoln Regional against South Dakota State at Hawks Field at Haymarket Park. Details: huskers.com.

On This Day

On May 27, 1898, All Souls' Unitarian Church was founded in Lincoln with 96 charter members.

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