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Thursday, May 28, 2026

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Good morning, Lincoln. Today we're watching the Give to Lincoln Day deadline and Nebraska softball's Women's College World Series opener. Plus, quick hits and events below.

☁️ High near 88 F, mostly cloudy, with east gusts near 25 mph.

Need To Know

Give to Lincoln Day reaches its final push

Give to Lincoln Day is today, capping a monthlong giving window for Lancaster County nonprofits. Lincoln Community Foundation says gifts made during the campaign share in a $650,000 challenge match fund, with the final day serving as the annual "One Big Day of Giving."

The campaign has become one of Lincoln's larger civic giving days. Since it began in 2012, donors have raised more than $75 million, and last year's event raised more than $9.5 million for 502 participating organizations.

Nebraska softball opens WCWS play tonight

Nebraska softball faces Arkansas at 8:30 PM CT tonight in the Women's College World Series at Devon Park in Oklahoma City. Nebraska Athletics lists the Huskers as the No. 4 overall seed, Arkansas as the No. 5 seed, and ESPN2 as the TV broadcast.

The opener comes after USA Softball named Nebraska's Jordy Frahm its 2026 Collegiate Player of the Year, the first such honor in program history. It adds another reason for Lincoln to keep an eye on a late Thursday start.

Read more: Nebraska Athletics, USA Softball.

Quick Hits

Eight city pools are now open after opening-day crowding, water-quality disruptions, and mechanical issues, KLKN reported. Arnold Pool remains closed because of mechanical issues, and the free Trago Sprayground is scheduled to open Friday. KLKN, City pools

The StarTran Advisory Board meets today at the County-City Building, with bus operations, stops, performance measures, fares, and schedules under its regular review scope. City of Lincoln

Nebraska baseball starts its Lincoln Regional Friday against South Dakota State at Hawks Field at Haymarket Park. It is Nebraska's first NCAA regional host weekend since 2008. Nebraska Athletics

A special Garden Performance Series concert is today at Lincoln Community Foundation Tower Square for Give to Lincoln Day, with Paddywhack on the schedule. Lincoln.org

Play Unplugged continues at the Nebraska History Museum today, with hands-on historic games and pastimes on the third floor. Downtown Lincoln

Events

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 Lincoln Community Foundation Garden Performance Series adds a Give to Lincoln Day concert at Tower Square, 13th and P streets. Details: lincoln.org.

Thursday, May 28

The StarTran Advisory Board meets at the County-City Building for its regular transit review meeting. Details: lincoln.ne.gov.

Thursday, May 28

Play Unplugged: Historic Games and Pastimes continues at the Nebraska History Museum. Details: downtownlincoln.org.

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 28, 1927, Morrill Hall was dedicated on the University of Nebraska campus.

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