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š± Could a free bracelet help Lincoln police find your loved one faster?
Hello Lincoln! Here's our latest buzz. Let's get into it. āļø
In today's newsletter:
- Could a free bracelet help Lincoln police find your loved one faster?
- How a UNL historian just brought a Guggenheim to Lincoln
- How will new Capitol security rules change visits to Lincolnās landmark?
Also on today's calendar: Bright Star.
Today's riddle: What did the inventor of the knock-knock joke win? š¤ (Answer below!)
- Friday: Winds becoming strong, with a high of 73 and low of 33 degrees.
- Saturday: Clouds and sun; windy, cooler, temps: high: 60, low: 29.
- Sunday: Sunny and pleasant, with a high of 73 and low of 39 degrees.
š° News we're reading
1. How a free bracelet is giving some Lincoln parents priceless peace of mind (wowt.com) ā Lincoln families caring for loved ones with autism or dementia can get a free Project Lifesaver tracking bracelet that helps police find someone who wanders off in minutes. The Lincoln Police Department and Autism Family Network are partnering to offer the devices locally, funded by a grant. Only about 20 families use it so far, and organizers hope more will enroll. 
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2. University of Nebraska's Bedross Der Matossian wins 2026 Guggenheim fellowship (nebraska.tv) ā A University of NebraskaāLincoln historian, Bedross Der Matossian, has been awarded a prestigious 2026 Guggenheim Fellowship, bringing national recognition back to Lincolnās flagship campus. His research on mass violence in the Caucasus and Eastern Anatolia will be supported by the fellowship, adding to UNLās growing list of Guggenheim-honored faculty and further elevating the universityās academic profile. Ā Ā Ā
3. Gov. Pillen allows capitol security bill to become law without his signature (klkntv.com) ā State leaders in Lincoln have approved a new security framework for the Nebraska State Capitol, with Gov. Jim Pillen allowing LB 1237 to become law without his signature. The measure hands the Nebraska State Patrol responsibility for screening weapons and other prohibited items at the Capitol by January 1, 2027, aiming to tighten safety while reflecting a compromise among lawmakers. Ā Ā Ā
4. Woman accused of stabbing man twice outside Lincoln Casey's (1011now.com) ā Lincoln police say a man was stabbed twice near a Caseyās at 13th and F streets in March, and a 21-year-old woman has now been charged with second-degree assault. Officers reportedly recovered two knives and later reviewed a jail call in which the suspect admitted to the stabbing. Her bond is set, and her next court date is in mid-May. Ā Ā Ā
šø Around Lincoln
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Three Tales of Misadventure ā Lincoln Christian School
Lincoln Christian School, 5801 S 84th St, Lincoln
7:00 pm
Saturday April 18
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Bright Star
Nebraska Repertory Theatre , 1209 R St , Lincoln
7:30 pm
Friday April 24
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Ice Breaker Challenge Night #2
Eagle Raceway , 617 S 238th St , Eagle
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Baseball: Blair vs Waverly (Reserve)
Lawson Park Field 1
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Track: JH Mudecas Tournament vs Multiple Schools (Home)
Palmyra High School Olson Sports Complex
8:30 am -
Volunteer Day at Wagon Train SRA
Wagon Train Lake State Recreation Area , 1850 S 110th St , Hickman
9:00 am -
Icebreaker Challenge
Eagle Raceway , 617 S 238th St , Eagle
5:00 pm -
Bling Your Book: Crafts & Beer at White Elm
White Elm Brewing Company , 720 Van Dorn St , Lincoln
1:00 pm -
NHS Induction Ceremony
Malcolm jr/sr High School Malcolm, NE 68402
8:15 am -
Baseball: Waverly vs Mount Michael Benedictine (Varsity)
Mount Michael Benedictine High School
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Baseball: Boys Varsity Game vs Lincoln Christian (Away)
Lincoln Christian High School
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Baseball: Waverly vs Mount Michael Benedictine (Junior Varsity)
Mount Michael Benedictine High School
6:30 pm
Friday April 17
Saturday April 18
Sunday April 19
Monday April 20
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š¬ Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Spectrum TV App Launches on Google TVā¢ and Other Android TVā¢ OS Devices āDanielle Dunn Read on Patch
- I just received a phone call that came up on my caller ID as my bank so I answered it.
The person said they were from the fraud department and they had caught some charges on my debit card that were out of my area and wanted to verifyā¦ (Nextdoor Country View) - Injured opossum in the road at Broadmoor & Bermuda.
Called into Animal Control, but make sure your Morley Elementary kids and pets stay away from it! (Nextdoor Roberts Park to 70th St)
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-- The Patch AM Team
P.S. The answer to today's riddle: The NO-BELL prize (Thank you Gina M. for sending it in!)
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