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Wednesday, May 20, 2026

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Good morning, Lincoln. Today we're watching a prescribed burn at Pioneers Park and a cooler, quieter weather day after the severe-storm stretch. Plus, quick hits and events below.

🌥️ High near 60 F, partly sunny, with east-northeast wind up to 10 mph.

Need To Know

Pioneers Park burn closes one trail today

Lincoln Parks and Recreation says staff will conduct a prescribed burn from 1 to 4 p.m. today on about 5 acres of remnant prairie north of the sledding area in Pioneers Park. The city says the equestrian trail in the sledding area will be closed during the burn, while access to the Pioneers Park Nature Center will remain open.

Parks staff say prescribed burns help manage native plants and grasses, reduce wildfire risk, and improve habitat. If Pioneers Park is part of your Wednesday routine, avoid the burn area and expect smoke near the sledding hill.

Cooler weather follows the storm stretch

The National Weather Service forecast for Lincoln calls for a high near 60 F today with partly sunny skies and only a slight chance of daytime rain. A chance of showers returns after 1 a.m. Thursday, with more rain chances later in the week.

The cooler day comes after NWS storm surveys confirmed multiple tornadoes across eastern Nebraska from Sunday and Monday, including damage in Nemaha County and near Auburn. Lincoln's main planning note today is calmer weather, but keep an eye on the Thursday and Friday rain chances if you're trying to finish yard cleanup or outdoor errands before Memorial Day weekend.

Quick Hits

Holmes Lake cleanup needs volunteers for a May 26 Great American Cleanup event at Holmes Lake Park, with volunteers meeting at Shelter 1 near Parking Lot 4. City notice

One Book One Lincoln finalists will be announced Monday at The Mill Coffee & Tea, 330 S. 21st St., during the annual Top Three at the Mill event. Details

Nature Center Preschool earned Nebraska's highest Step Up to Quality rating, the city announced Tuesday, recognizing the Pioneers Park Nature Center program's early childhood education work. More

Nebraska baseball picked up major Big Ten honors after a school-record 23 conference wins, with Dylan Carey named Big Ten Defensive Player of the Year and Drew Grego named Big Ten Freshman of the Year. Huskers

Nebraska softball's Super Regional window is now listed for Thursday through Sunday at Bowlin Stadium against Oklahoma State, with the official schedule still showing game times as TBA during verification. Schedule

Events

Wednesday, May 20

Lincoln Community Foundation Garden Performance Series brings a midday concert to the Lincoln Community Foundation Gardens, 215 Centennial Mall S. Details: downtownlincoln.org.

Wednesday, May 20

Hub Farmers' Market meets at Union Plaza, 21st and P streets, with vendors and community market programming. Details: downtownlincoln.org.

Wednesday, May 20

True Dance Recital takes the Lied Center Main Stage with True Dance & Company's Tinker Bell, OZ and company showcase program. Details: liedcenter.org.

Friday, May 22 through Sunday, May 24

Lincoln Public Schools graduation ceremonies run at Pinnacle Bank Arena across the holiday weekend. Details: pinnaclebankarena.com.

Saturday, May 23

Haymarket Farmers' Market continues near 7th and P streets with produce, baked goods, plants, flowers, and handmade items. Details: downtownlincoln.org.

On This Day

On May 20, 1920, fundraising formally began for Memorial Stadium at the University of Nebraska. History Nebraska notes the stadium's World War I memorial purpose shaped the project from the start.

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