Star City Buzz: Events happening February 27-March 1
A roundup of upcoming events in Lincoln, Nebraska for the weekend.
Lincoln's Infrastructure Experts Celebrated During Engineering Week
Sunny Friday Gives Way to Winter Weather and Rain Chances Next Week
Crime
Former LPS Teacher Requests New Trial After Conviction
Hilary Everett claims irregularities and insufficient evidence in recent child abuse case

Man changes plea in Millard student's death crash
Charges stem from April incident that killed Elise Cole
Former Lincoln Teacher Convicted of Child Abuse Requests New Trial
Hilary Everett claims irregularities and misconduct in court proceedings in her motion for a new trial.
Lifestyle
Nebraska Athletics and Linked2Literacy Partner to Boost Youth Reading
The partnership aims to increase third grade literacy to 75% by 2030.

Huntington Elementary Named 2026 Inspire School of the Year
The award recognizes the school's academic progress and improved student belonging.
Omaha Museum Honors Black History Through Thousands of Dolls
Mama's Attic features over 3,000 dolls that tell the story of Black history in America.
Weather
Multiple Crashes Reported as Snow Hits Lancaster County
First responders are on the scene as road conditions deteriorate

Unattended Campfire Blamed for Bridge Fire, Collapse in Lincoln
Investigators determine cause of early morning incident that destroyed railroad bridge
Wildfire south of Long Pine contained after overnight response
Firefighters worked through the night to control the blaze.
Health
Team Jack Foundation Gala Sells Out, Auctions Go Online
The annual fundraiser for childhood brain cancer research will be livestreamed and feature remote bidding.

Nebraska Bill to Protect Doctors Recommending Medical Cannabis Advances
State lawmakers consider legislation to shield physicians from liability for recommending medical marijuana to patients.
Nebraska Lags in Certified Nurse-Midwife Regulation
State remains an outlier with restrictive laws on CNM practice
Sports
No. 12 Nebraska beats Maryland 74-61 behind Braden Frager's 21 points
Cornhuskers improve to 13-4 in Big Ten play, matching program record for conference wins

No. 12 Nebraska Pulls Away Late to Defeat Maryland
Braden Frager's 21 points and late surge help Cornhuskers match program-high in Big Ten wins
Nebraska Men's Tennis Faces Ranked Opponents
Huskers take on No. 24 Oklahoma State and Wichita State in key non-conference matches