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Tuesday, May 26, 2026

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Good morning, Lincoln. Today we're watching east Lincoln street closures, a Vine Street project open house, and Nebraska's updated Lincoln Regional draw. Plus, quick hits and events below.

☀️ High near 89 F, sunny, with south wind gusts near 22 mph.

Need To Know

East Lincoln closures start today

Three street closures or lane restrictions start today in east and northeast Lincoln, with another North 27th Street lane restriction scheduled Wednesday. Adams Street from 63rd to 64th streets will have a westbound lane closure, Adams from 94th to 98th streets will close for pavement repairs, and North 56th Street from Adams to Cleveland streets will close for utility work.

Most of the Tuesday work is scheduled to reopen Wednesday or Thursday, weather permitting. If your route uses Adams, 56th, or North 27th near Vine, check the city closure map before leaving.

Vine Street project open house is tonight

Lincoln Transportation and Utilities has a pre-construction open house tonight for planned improvements to Vine Street between 66th and 70th streets. The project includes full pavement and curb replacement, a wider roadway, driveway approach reconstruction, and pedestrian ramp work.

The city says construction is expected in 2026 and will require a full street closure while maintaining emergency access. The open house runs from 5 to 7 PM at Bethany Park's enclosed shelter near 65th and Vine streets.

Nebraska gets No. 13 seed in Lincoln Regional

Nebraska baseball has the No. 13 national seed and will host Ole Miss, Arizona State, and South Dakota State at Hawks Field this weekend. The Huskers open against South Dakota State at 3 PM Friday on ESPN+, with Ole Miss and Arizona State scheduled for 8 PM on ESPNU.

Public all-session tickets go on sale today at 3 PM. The regional winner advances to a super regional against the Auburn Regional winner, so this is the first step toward Omaha.

Quick Hits

Northeast Senior Center reopens today at 6310 Platte Ave. after being closed since March because of water damage and cleanup. City notice

The Grace Lutheran senior center remains closed through Wednesday because of continued water line repairs, with lunch and programs canceled there until Thursday. City notice

Give to Lincoln Day is Thursday with donations through May 28 eligible for a proportional share of a $650,000 challenge match fund. Lincoln Community Foundation

Class B girls state tennis starts today at Woods Tennis Center with the tournament scheduled for Tuesday and Wednesday after the Memorial Day weekend break. Journal Star/NSAA

American Job Center's spring career fair is Wednesday from 11 AM to 2 PM at the Bethany Park enclosed shelter, with job-search and workforce resources available. City notice

Events

Tuesday, May 26

The Vine Street project open house covers planned work between 66th and 70th streets at the Bethany Park enclosed shelter. Details: lincoln.ne.gov.

Wednesday, May 27

Hub Farmers' Market returns to Union Plaza with local farmers, food vendors, and Root Marm Chicken Farm Jug Band. Details: lincoln.org.

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.

Friday, May 29

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

Saturday, May 30

Haymarket Farmers' Market continues at Seventh and P streets. Details: downtownlincoln.org.

On This Day

On May 26, 1892, the Nebraska Territorial Pioneers Association was organized in Lincoln during Nebraska's 25th statehood anniversary celebration.

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