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Lincoln comedians Juli Burney and T. Marni Vos performed at the Lied Center over 27 years ago, they are reuniting for the Witty, Women and Wine charity event for the YWCA on Dec. 5, 2023, in Lincoln.

KENNETH FERRIERA Journal Star

Norfolk Catholic's Brandon Kollars (right) and Ben Sousek (left, not pictured) dump water on head coach Jeff Bellar in celebration, after their 41-3 victory over Ord during the Class C-2 state championship, at Memorial Stadium, on Tuesday, Nov. 21, 2023.

KENNETH FERRIERA Journal Star

Norfolk Catholic's Clayton Carney (1) intercepts a pass that was mishandled by Ord's Trent McCain (32) in the second quarter during the Class C-2 state championship at Memorial Stadium on Tuesday, Nov. 21, 2023.

KENNETH FERRIERA, Journal Star

Boone Central's Brogan Benes (7) and Brant Benes (10) break up a pass intended for Wahoo's Sam Marxsen in the third quarter during the Class C-1 state championship at Memorial Stadium on Tuesday, Nov. 21, 2023.

KENNETH FERRIERA, Journal Star

Boone Central head coach Mark Hudson is splashed with water from the water bucket after winning the Class C-1 state championship at Memorial Stadium on Tuesday, Nov. 21, 2023.

KENNETH FERRIERA, Journal Star

Sandhills-Thedford's Rhett McFadden (48), Zeb Wilde (32), and Coby Higgins (3), celebrate after their win over Wynot after the Class D-2 state championship, at Memorial Stadium, on Monday, Nov. 20, 2023.

KENNETH FERRIERA Journal Star

Sandhills-Thedford's Coby Higgins (3) dives toward the pylon as he attempts to score past Wynot defenders in the second quarter during the Class D-2 state championship, at Memorial Stadium, on Monday, Nov. 20, 2023.

KENNETH FERRIERA Journal Star

Bennington head coach Kameron Lenhart (center) gets splashed with Gatorade after the Badgers defeated Omaha Skutt in the Class B state championship Monday at Memorial Stadium.

KENNETH FERRIERA, Journal Star

Nebraska's Haley Peterson (2) and UC Irvine's Emilie Castagna (28) collide while battling for control of the ball in the second half during an NCAA third-round match at Hibner Stadium, on Sunday, Nov. 19, 2023.

KENNETH FERRIERA Journal Star

Nebraska's Abbey Schwarz (6) celebrates with teammate Eleanor Dale (9) after scoring against UC Irvine during an NCAA Tournament match in November at Hibner Stadium.

KENNETH FERRIERA, Journal Star

Members of the All-State Chorus perform during their finale concert on Saturday at the Lied Center for Performing Arts.

ARTHUR H. TRICKETT-WILE, Journal Star

Jesse and Samantha Beeck from Lincoln alongside their 4-year-old son, James, admire a detailed custom LEGO model of the Nebraska Capitol on display at the Brick Days Fan Expo on Saturday at the Lancaster Event Center.

ARTHUR H. TRICKETT-WILE, Journal Star

Nebraska's Sadie Waite (left) and Ella Guyott (center) celebrate after Guyott scored the game-winning goal late second half of an NCAA second-round match Friday against Tennessee at Hibner Stadium.

KENNETH FERRIERA, Journal Star

Parkview Christian senior Sienna Ulrich (left) serves her father Brad Ulrich during the school's annual Thanksgiving lunch on Friday. Seniors help cook and serve the lunch as part of a class fundraiser.

JUSTIN WAN, Journal Star

Ben Welch stands next to his 1994 Chevy Suburban, which has racked up over 1 million miles, at Superior Automotive on Thursday in Lincoln.

KENNETH FERRIERA, Journal Star

Nebraska's Rienk Mast makes an offensive rebound against Stony Brook in the first half Wednesday, Nov. 15, 2023, at Pinnacle Bank Arena.

JUSTIN WAN, Journal Star

Marley Anthens (center) and senior Anna Metzger (right) join their classmates in singing Jingle Bells during a musical rehearsal of, "Junie B. in Jingle Bells, Batman Smells!" at Lincoln North Star High School, on Wednesday, Nov. 15, 2023, in Lincoln. North Star is currently the only high School in Lincoln with a Unified Theater class. Students pair up with their unified classmates and walk them through the rehearsal, encouraging them all along the way.

KENNETH FERRIERA Journal Star

Nebraska's Callin Hake emerges from the tunnel before the game against Alcorn State on Tuesday, Nov. 14, 2023 at Pinnacle Bank Arena.

ARTHUR H. TRICKETT-WILE Journal Star

Nebraska's Rienk Mast (right) falls to the ground in a tangle for the ball with Rider's Mervin James on Monday, Nov. 13, 2023 during the first half of the game at Pinnacle Bank Arena.

ARTHUR H. TRICKETT-WILE Journal Star

Christy Arfman and her 3-year-old son, Kenzel Mallory, play at their home in Lincoln. Arfman, a single mother, who has battled cancer and an autoimmune disease, is currently unemployed and could use some help this holiday season.

ARTHUR H. TRICKETT-WILE, Journal Star

Darlene Jansen, 80, touches up her Serving Hands art piece titled "Monarch Butterfly" at 78th and Pioneers Boulevard outside The Monarch hospice, on Monday. Jansen, who owns an art studio and teaches art at Southeast Community College, painted two of the 50 serving hands that dot the city. Jansen said she feels a real connection to her work and enjoys keeping them beautiful. "It is a project that you put your love into," she said. "As long as I am around here I'll touch it up. It warms my heart that I can do something for the community."

KENNETH FERRIERA, Journal Star

Nebraska volleyball head coach John Cook practices roping with a dummy calf at Devaney Sports Center in Lincoln on Sunday after a 3-1 win in a match against Illinois. Cook said he became addicted to calf roping as a hobby after he bought a pair of horses and attended rodeo practice. "It’s a great challenge for me. You’ve gotta be balanced, you’ve gotta have hand-eye coordination, you’ve gotta work with your horse, then you’ve gotta hope that the steer goes straight,” he said. “It’s a really cool hobby — keeps me sharp and competitive.”

ARTHUR H. TRICKETT-WILE, Journal Star

Henry Gonnerman, 10, Augustine Milana, 7, and Iris Gonnerman, 7, (from left) wave their flags outside the Capitol while singing "America the Beautiful" before the start of the Lincoln Veterans Parade on Sunday.

KENNETH FERRIERA, Journal Star

Maryland defenders try to hold back Nebraska's Ty Robinson (9) as he tackles Maryland's Roman Hemby (24) in the fourth quarter at Memorial Stadium, on Saturday, Nov. 11, 2023.

KENNETH FERRIERA, Journal Star

Maryland's Beau Brade (2) attempts to tackle Nebraska's Janiran Bonner (16) as he leaps forward past the pylon for a third-quarter touchdown on Saturday at Memorial Stadium.

KENNETH FERRIERA, Journal Star

Nebraska head coach Matt Rhule watches Maryland's Jeshaun Jones drop a pass during the second half on Saturday at Memorial Stadium.

ARTHUR H. TRICKETT-WILE, Journal Star

Wahoo's Avery Wieting gestures to the crowd as he celebrates the victory over Sidney during a Class C-1 state semifinal on Friday, Nov. 10, 2023, in Wahoo.

JUSTIN WAN, Journal Star

Hay Springs' Gage Mintken (11) stiff arms Parkview Christian's Miles Cole (12) on a third-quarter run during a Class D-6 semifinal game Friday at Parkview Christian.

KENNETH FERRIERA, Journal Star

Yang Ran performs a Chinese traditional umbrella dance during Maxey Heritage Night at Maxey Elementary School on Thursday.

KENNETH FERRIERA, Journal Star

Roper Elementary School PTO president Jessie James pushes a hydroponics tower, Wednesday, Nov. 8, 2023, at Roper Elementary School.

JUSTIN WAN, Journal Star

From left, One Health coordinator Liz VanWormer, University of Nebraska-Lincoln doctoral student Shabani Muller and undergraduate senior Nikki Klosterman lift a fishing net from a farm pond as they look for bullfrog tadpoles in a farm pond downstream from AltEn on Nov. 2.

JUSTIN WAN, Journal Star

Nebraska's Laney Choboy (6) lays out to make a diving save in the fourth set Wednesday, Nov. 8, 2023, at the Devaney Sports Center.

KENNETH FERRIERA, Journal Star

Shelley Goodrich, Tyler Goodrich's mother, holds a candle alongside friends and family members during a candlelight vigil for her son at Pioneers Park on Tuesday. Tyler Goodrich was last seen at his home in the 1000 block of West Burnham Street at about 7:45 p.m. on Friday.

KENNETH FERRIERA, Journal Star

Denise Craft stands inside her Ashland shop, Flutterby Finds, where she sells a careful curation of antique household items and decorations. The shop also offers space for parties, a patio area and a cocktail bar. 

KENNETH FERRIERA, Journal Star

Nebraska's Josiah Allick (53) dunks against Lindenwood on Nov. 6 at Pinnacle Bank Arena.

ARTHUR H. TRICKETT-WILE, Journal Star file photo

Lincoln Police Officer Pierce Krouse poses for a portrait Monday near the spot he rescued a woman who was holding onto a capsized kayak at Holmes Lake Park.

JUSTIN WAN, Journal Star

The SkyHawks dogpile on the floor following Omaha Skutt's sweep of Norris in the Class B championship Saturday at the Devaney Sports Center.

KENNETH FERRIERA, Journal Star

S-E-M’s Taryn Arbuthnot (2) celebrates with Mikah O'Neill after a point against Amherst during Class D-1 championship on Saturday, Nov. 4, 2023, at the Devaney Sports Center.

ARTHUR H. TRICKETT-WILE, Journal Star

Kearney Catholic players celebrate an ace serve by teammate Margaret Haarberg (2) in the second set during the Class Class C-1 championship match, on Saturday, Nov. 4, 2023, at the Devaney Sports Center.

KENNETH FERRIERA Journal Star

Reflected in a support beam above the floor, Lincoln Lutheran faces off against Clarkson/Leigh in the fourth set during the Class Class C-2 championship match, on Saturday, Nov. 4, 2023, at the Devaney Sports Center.

KENNETH FERRIERA Journal Star

Lincoln Southwest players, including Malayah Long (center right), celebrate the victory over Bellevue West in a Class A semifinal match Friday at Pinnacle Bank Arena.

JUSTIN WAN, Journal Star

A pass intended for Elkhorn South's Luke Hoskinson (7) is broken up by Lincoln East's Dash Bauman (6) in the first quarter during a Class A state quarterfinal game at Elkhorn High School, on Friday, Nov. 3, 2023, in Elkhorn.

KENNETH FERRIERA Journal Star

Norris' Anna Jelinek celebrates the victory against Bennington during a Class B semifinal match, Friday, Nov. 3, 2023, at Pinnacle Bank Arena.

JUSTIN WAN Journal Star

The Nebraska State Capitol stands tall above the trees as two pedestrians walk side-by-side along Bison Trail on Friday at Pioneers Park in Lincoln.

ARTHUR H. TRICKETT-WILE, Journal Star

Lincoln Lutheran celebrates the match against Elmwood-Murdock during a Class C-2 semifinal match, Friday, Nov. 3, 2023, at Pinnacle Bank Arena.

JUSTIN WAN Journal Star

Caden Connelly (left) hugs Jill Gable, whose son is a close friend of Connelly, as she arrives for a benefit dinner on Thursday. Connelly, who was diagnosed with with an incurable form of non-Hodgkin lymphoma in 2021, is running in the Good Life Halfsy on Sunday to raise money for pediatric oncology patients and their families.

KENNETH FERRIERA, Journal Star

Papillion-La Vista's Mia Tvrdy (11) and Karlyn Francis (center) celebrate with teammates after their four set win over Papillion-La Vista South during a Class A first-round match, on Wednesday, Nov. 1, 2023, at Pinnacle Bank Arena.

KENNETH FERRIERA, Journal Star

Lincoln Southwest's Abbie Appleget (21) defends the net as Lincoln Pius X's Sidda Hagedorn hits the ball over in the second set of Wednesday's first-round match at Pinnacle Bank Arena.

KENNETH FERRIERA, Journal Star

Malcolm students Delaney Wollberg (center) and Tekamah Bratrsovsky (right) cheer during a Class C-1 first-round match between Malcolm and Pierce on Wednesday at Pinnacle Bank Arena.

ARTHUR H. TRICKETT-WILE, Journal Star

Omaha Skutt, including Nicole Ott (8, center) and Brooke Banker (9, center left) celebrates a victory over Waverly during a Class B first-round match Wednesday at Pinnacle Bank Arena.

ARTHUR H. TRICKETT-WILE, Journal Star

A general view of the state volleyball tournament, including action from a Class B first-round match between Norris and Scottsbluff, Wednesday at Pinnacle Bank Arena.

JUSTIN WAN, Journal Star

Bryan McNeil, riding Julie Jean, nears the finish line on Tuesday during the first race at Legacy Downs at WarHorse in Lincoln. Julie Jean won the race over Inewagallikethat.

ARTHUR H. TRICKETT-WILE, Journal Star

Parkgoers walk on a bridge at Holmes Lake Park surrounded by trees turning into fall colors Monday in Lincoln. The weather continued to be unseasonably cold on Monday, with a high reaching only into the mid-40s. Tuesday will be even colder, with a forecast high of only 37, which would be the coldest Halloween since 2017. A warmup will start on Wednesday, however, with highs reaching the 50s, then into the 60s on Friday and for the weekend.

JUSTIN WAN, Journal Star

Doane's River Johnston battles for control of the ball against Nebraska's Jamarques Lawrence in the first half during an exhibition match at Pinnacle Bank Arena, on Sunday, Oct. 29, 2023.

KENNETH FERRIERA Journal Star

Nebraska's Natalie Potts (22) grabs a rebound while boxing out Dakota Wesleyan's Morgan Edelmam in the second quarter during an exhibition match at Pinnacle Bank Arena, on Sunday, Oct. 29, 2023.

KENNETH FERRIERA Journal Star

Nebraska's Isaac Gifford celebrates his defensive play against Purdue in the third quarter, Saturday, Oct. 28, 2023, at Memorial Stadium.

JUSTIN WAN Journal Star

Nebraska's Thomas Fidone celebrates a second quarter touchdown with Emmett Johnson at Memorial Stadium, on Saturday, Oct. 28, 2023.

KENNETH FERRIERA Journal Star

Mason Iekel, 6, from Seward, wears an N face paint while also bundling up for his first Husker game as he walks outside of Memorial Stadium, on Saturday, Oct. 28, 2023.

KENNETH FERRIERA Journal Star

A pass intended for Hastings' Landon Hinrichs is broken up by Seward's Sam Sagehorn in the first quarter on Friday at Bulldog Stadium in Seward.

KENNETH FERRIERA, Journal Star

Nebraska's Ally Batenhorst (14) watches as she scores a kill past Maryland's Sydney Dowler in the first set Friday, Oct. 27, 2023, at the Devaney Sports Center.

JUSTIN WAN, Journal Star

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A 37-year-old Nebraska man is being held in the Cass County Jail on $750,000 bail after being charged with severely beating his mother and holding his father captive. 

Missing Lincoln man's husband interviewed; sheriff says he was '100% cooperative'

Tyler Goodrich's husband reported him missing on Nov. 4. Camera footage from him home shows Goodrich leaving for a run on Nov. 3, the last time the 35-year-old was seen.

'Baby Shark's Big Broadwave Tour' to play Lincoln's Lied Center in March

“Baby Shark’s Big Broadwave Tour,” an interactive stage show featuring characters from the pre-school hit, will play the Lied Center for Performing Arts on March 12.

Allo to build Google's fiber network in Bellevue

Google and Allo Communications are partnering on a fiber network buildout in Bellevue. Allo will do the construction work, with service expected to start by the middle of next year.

From gang life to sobriety, Omaha man tells his story in upcoming TV series

Omaha resident Levelle Wells shares his journey from gang life and prison to sobriety and community advocate in an upcoming TV program. 

Drought damage accumulates, so Nebraskans should take time to water heading into winter

With several days of mild weather ahead, now is a good time to water. Aim to deep water twice a month in fall and winter if certain conditions are met.

Iowa man faces federal charge after allegedly attempting to open plane door at Eppley Airfield

An Iowa man has been charged in federal court with attempted interference with flight crew members, a felony, after he allegedly attempted to open the doors of a plane prior to takeoff at Omaha's Eppley Airfield.

Daily Minute | The latest Lincoln-area news for Nov. 14

Pillen wants state employees back in office; Missing man's husband talks to investigators; NU starting QB plans still up in air.

Leading off: Lincoln theater community comes together to honor late actor, musician

Zane Maltas, who died of cancer last month, appeared on the stage, behind the scenes and in the orchestra pit for numerous local productions.

Autopsy ordered to identify crash victim near Fort Calhoun

An autopsy has been ordered to help identify a man killed in one-vehicle crash near Fort Calhoun.

North Lincoln crash leaves man upside down in creek for several hours

A man was trapped upside down in a vehicle in a North Lincoln creek for at least five hours on Tuesday, after he lost control trying to avoid a deer. 

Lincoln men redevelop well-known Ceresco building

Two Lincoln men who own the Super C convenience store chain have redeveloped the former Barn Door restaurant in Ceresco into an event space called The Elm.

Lincoln teacher gets surprise celebration for winning history award

A social studies teacher at Park Middle School was named the State History Teacher of the Year in August and was surprised Tuesday morning with a ceremony.

Lincoln Public Schools to purchase and install more vape detectors

The Lincoln Board of Education on Tuesday approved a nearly $200,000 bid from Kidwell Electric to purchase 150 more vape detectors. 

City Hall: Lingering concerns about mask mandates; reducing jail overcrowding and water awards

Some Hickman residents worried renewing an interlocal agreement with the Lincoln-Lancaster County Health Department would allow it to impose a mask mandate in another pandemic. Officials assured them it wouldn't.

Daily Minute | The latest Lincoln-area news for Nov. 15

Trev Alberts' contract extended thru 2031; list of families in need this holiday season; Nebraska's quarterback situation remains fluid 

'You have to work at it': Lincoln's Pla Mor Ballroom has stood the test of time — and a pandemic

The Pla Mor Ballroom, which has operated for more than 90 years, managed to weather the pandemic under longtime owner Bobby Layne, who recently brought his daughter into the business.

Last known footage of missing Lincoln man Tyler Goodrich released by sheriff's office

The Lancaster County Sheriff's Office on Wednesday released the last known footage of Tyler Goodrich. The recording shows Goodrich running along a gravel road near his home.

SW Nebraska sheriff recalled after failing to obtain certification

The former elected sheriff of Dundy County was recalled by voters on Tuesday after he failed to obtain law enforcement certification.

Lincoln man arrested after officers find drugs and guns, police say

A Lincoln man was arrested on Tuesday after the Lincoln Lancaster County Narcotics Task Force served a warrant as part of an ongoing drug investigation.

Lincoln area seeing increase in COVID-19 cases

There were 185 cases reported for week ending Saturday, compared with an average of 113 per week over the last four weeks.

New housing plans tabbed for longtime Community Crops garden spot near 46th and Pioneers

NeighborWorks wants to build 12 mixed-income row houses on land at 46th Street and Pioneers Boulevard that was for years one of Community Crops' largest gardens.

Daily Minute | The latest Lincoln-area news for Nov. 16

Group aims to enshrine abortion rights in Nebraska Constitution; Pillen appoints new senator; COVID-19 on the rise in Lancaster County

Lincoln motorcyclist sustains serious injuries after crashing into SUV, police say

A 62-year-old man Lincoln man suffered serious head injuries after a motorcycle crash near Adams Street and North Cotner Boulevard Wednesday night.

Lincoln couple had more than $30,000 stolen from them, police say

A Lincoln couple suspects their son's girlfriend is the cause of more than $30,000 worth of unauthorized transactions between March and May.

Omaha police ask for help to find man who has been missing for three months

Levi Blake, an 80-year-old Black man diagnosed with dementia, was last seen on Aug. 17. An Omaha police sergeant said Wednesday that Blake "could be anywhere in the city."

30-year-old Lincoln man sentenced for sexually assaulting a child

Randy Abbott, 30, pleaded no contest and was found guilty by Judge Susan Strong. He was sentenced to six to 12 years for second-degree sexual assault of a child.

Regents want next NU president to stay on board for 'a decade or more'

NU's desire to hire a long-term system leader comes as the tenure for university presidents continues to shorten, according to a national survey done in 2022.

Daily Minute | The latest Lincoln-area news for Nov. 17

Man sentenced in Memorial Day 2022 crash; new housing plans tabbed for longtime garden spot; 3-quarterback mix still in play

Nebraska unemployment rate higher in October than a month ago

The state's unemployment rate was 2.2% last month, according to the Nebraska Department of Labor. That was up from 2.1% in September but down from 2.7% in October 2022.

South Lincoln house fire causes $150K in damage, officials say

A south Lincoln home suffered significant damage Thursday night from a fire that started at an electrical outlet where nothing was plugged in, according to Lincoln Fire and Rescue.

Lincoln woman, man arrested after alleged meth deal, police say

A Lincoln man and woman were charged Thursday after Lincoln Police investigators found more than 180 grams of meth on them, police say.

16-year-old boy stabbed in southwest Omaha last week has died, according to GoFundMe page

A 16-year-old Omaha boy allegedly beaten and stabbed by a 15-year-old boy last week has died, according to a GoFundMe posted Thursday to raise money for his funeral expenses. 

Timeline: Here's what we know about Tyler Goodrich's disappearance

Few details have emerged since Tyler Goodrich was reported missing. In the weeks since, the 35-year-old Lincoln man's case has gained widespread interest across Lincoln.

Here's what we know. 

Valentine man sentenced to life in prison for murder of 52-year-old woman

Kevin Kilmer was found guilty at a trial in Cherry County in August. He was sentenced Friday to life in prison.

Lincoln organizations work to help domestic violence survivors

“One in four women and one in 10 men will experience some form of intimate partner violence in their life,” said Dani Jurgens, development director at Friendship Home.

Lincoln man turns over the odometer by driving vehicle more than a million miles

Ben Welch says he averaged about 40,000 miles a year in his 1994 Chevy Suburban and traveled to every corner of the continental United States.

Local developer creating a safe haven amidst the trees east of Lincoln

A local homebuilder bought 100 acres east of Lincoln and planned to develop it. Then he decided there was a better use for land where 16,000 oak trees grow.

'Labor of love': LEGO Brick Days takes over Lancaster Event Center

LEGO Brick Days welcomed nationally-recognized builders and returning Lincoln and Omaha creatives at the Lancaster Event Center this weekend.

Daily Minute | The latest Lincoln-area news for Nov. 20

Baby Boomers still wield buying power; namesake of Robinson Elementary dies; Pla Mor Ballroom has stood test of time

Bellevue police officer remembered for commitment to community events

Funeral services are pending for a Bellevue police officer who died unexpectedly Saturday after suffering a medical emergency. 

Ashland man dies after car crashes into tree during pursuit with sheriff's deputy

Tyler Persons, 29, of Ashland, was killed when the Chevy Malibu he was driving left the road and struck a tree during a pursuit with the Saunders County Sheriff's Office.

After years of waiting, USDA facility at Innovation Campus will start construction next year

Construction will begin next year on the National Center for Resilient and Regenerative Precision Agriculture, a $160 million USDA research facility at Nebraska Innovation Campus.

Test scores boost Lincoln schools from 'good' to 'great' classification rating

Of the 59 schools at LPS included in the report, 26 received a “good” ranking,  20 were “great" and 11 were labeled as “excellent."

One person killed in south Lincoln crash, police say

The crash was reported at about 2 p.m. near South 20th Street and Nebraska Parkway and involved two vehicles, according a news release from LPD.

Petition drive seeking to eliminate most taxes in Nebraska hires paid circulator

EPIC Option has hired Trailblazing Canvassers, a Florida-based firm that has qualified ballot initiatives in 18 different states, to send paid staff members into Lancaster, Douglas and Sarpy counties.

Four arrested after officers find cocaine, fentanyl at Lincoln home, police say

Four Lincoln residents were arrested Friday after police served a search warrant that resulted in the seizure of drugs and a child being taken into state custody.

55-year-old man dies in two-vehicle crash in western Nebraska

A 55-year-old man died in a two-vehicle crash Saturday night in Scottsbluff, Nebraska. 

Former Omaha Boy Scout leader faces five new felonies related to child enticement, pornography

John Shores, a former Omaha Boy Scout Scoutmaster charged with child enticement earlier this year, now faces five additional felony charges related to attempted enticement and child exploitation. 

New northwest Lincoln redevelopment area includes extension of 33rd Street south of Superior

A local manufacturer plans to expand and consolidate its business in a plan that will include extending 33rd Street south of Superior in northwest Lincoln.

Controversy over inspectors general at center of law college discussion

Key figures on both sides of the debate laid out their arguments in a panel discussion before students at Nebraska Law, elected officials and other state leaders.

Lincoln City Council approves flood plan that makes city eligible for FEMA grants

The City Council approved a flood mitigation plan that spells out what the city is doing to address the increased flooding risk facing Lincoln.

Daily Minute | The latest Lincoln-area news for Nov. 21

Weather, prices favorable for Thanksgiving travel; Organizers working to eliminate most taxes in Nebraska; Rhule sees positives in Purdy's first start of season.

With respiratory illnesses on the rise in Nebraska, it's time to get your shots

With lots of holiday gatherings yet to come, it's not too late to get vaccines for influenza, COVID-19 and RSV. 

Inmate dies at Lancaster County jail, officials say

41-year-old Dale Kesselring, who had been at the jail since Sept. 22, was found unresponsive in a cell, according to the Lancaster County Department of Corrections.

Cat killed in Lincoln house fire, officials say

A house fire near downtown Lincoln left one cat dead and caused significant damages Tuesday, according to Lincoln Fire and Rescue.

Victim identified in south Lincoln crash

The Lincoln Police Department identified the victim from Monday's crash on South 20th Street and Nebraska Parkway as 32-year-old Ryley Costello of Lincoln.

Council Bluffs teen fatally shot outside bar was picking up his mom from birthday party

A Council Bluffs teen fatally shot Friday night outside a South Omaha bar was there to pick his mother up from a birthday celebration. 

An Afghan family embraced Lincoln man as one of their own despite coup, torture, war

A Lincoln man who was "adopted" into an Afghan family when he served in the Peace Corp later helped give members of that family the gift of safety itself. 

UNL will eliminate 30 staff, close open faculty positions in latest round of cuts

The cuts stem from UNL's goal of eliminating a $12 million structural deficit that has resulted from enrollment losses and an increased cost of doing business.

Nebraska inmate files lawsuit challenging prison's failure to recalculate sentences

Kirk Robinson, who is representing himself and is a prolific lawsuit filer, is seeking an injunction to force the prisons to apply LB50 and recalculate parole dates for inmates. 

Daily Minute | The latest Lincoln-area news for Nov. 22

School aid fund dwindling faster than expected; City council approves flood mitigation plan; Ty Robinson returning for sixth season.

Vehicles may be pulled over today at safety checkpoint just outside of Lincoln

The sheriff's office will select vehicles in a systematic fashion, check for proper documentation, and verify if all occupants are properly restrained. 

Omaha Street School teacher accused of third-degree sexual abuse involving student

A part-time teacher at the Omaha Street School has been charged with third-degree sexual abuse involving a student, according to court documents. 

Omaha man seeking sex with child sentenced to nearly 20 years in prison

A 51-year-old Omaha man will spend nearly 20 years in federal prison after being convicted of attempted enticement of a minor for the purpose of sexual relations.

Northeast Lincoln house fire forces residents to relocate

A Tuesday night fire caused $150,000 in damage to a home in the 6700 block of Orchard Street, according to LFR.

York County jury awards Aurora woman $260K for wrongful termination

A jury in York County has awarded an Aurora woman $260,000 in a civil trial alleging her former employer wrongfully fired her for cooperating with a government investigation.

Lincoln man sentenced to federal prison for selling pounds of meth

Acting U.S. Attorney Susan Lehr said in 2022 an undercover investigator with the Lincoln/Lancaster County Narcotics Task Force bought meth from Jesse Cervantes Jr. eight times, totaling about 9 ounces.

Tribes, Thurston County agree on voting rights lawsuit settlement

The Winnebago and Omaha tribes have reached an agreement with Thurston County in which Natives would make up a majority of voters in five of seven county board districts.

Lincoln 911 service back after intermittent outage

The Lincoln Emergency Communications Centers experienced issues with calls intermittently going through to 911 on Tuesday afternoon.

Nebraska announces first case of bird flu since February

Nebraska reports its first case of bird flu in nearly months. The highly contagious disease was confirmed in a small backyard flock in Colfax County.

Who’s Buying Nebraska? After shopping spree, Mormon church is top land purchaser

A nonprofit owned by the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, commonly known as the Mormon church, has been quietly buying up ranch land in the Sandhills for three decades.

UNMC, Columbus hospital sign affiliation agreement to send more students to east-central Nebraska

UNMC is seeking new or updated agreements with health systems as it seeks to provide more training sites for additional health professionals students needed to help build the state's workforce.

Daily Minute | The latest Lincoln-area news for Nov. 29

Union demands Pillen to bargain over remote work; Nebraskans voice opposition to gender-affirming care restrictions; Luke Reimer lone All-Big Ten honoree. 

Two Lincoln women arrested after investigators find more than 400 fentanyl pills, other drugs, police say

Two women were arrested Tuesday after members of the Lincoln-Lancaster County Narcotics Task Force found large amounts of fentanyl, cocaine, heroin and meth, according to the Lincoln Police Department.

Bail is $750,000 for Omaha man charged with manslaughter in killing of son

A judge set bail at $750,000 for an Omaha man accused of mistakenly shooting his 10-year-old son to death while reacting to a car alarm outside his house on Thanksgiving.

Is your Honda Civic in the Grand Island Axe Holes parking lot? Owner Eric Christensen changed the flat tire

A Honda Civic was abandoned in the Axe Holes parking lot. After fixing the car's flat, the business owner posted to social media to try and find the vehicle’s owner.

Lincoln man sentenced for breaking into Nebraska Republican Party office in 2021

A Lincoln man went to prison Wednesday for a string of crimes in 2021, which included a break-in at the Nebraska Republican Party office.

Daily Minute | The latest Lincoln-area news for Nov. 30

LPS looks to close doors to transfers at Northwest; tiny beetle marks big milestone for Lincoln photographer; Matt Rhule says transfer QB costs millions.

Grant will help reconnect Otoe-Missouria to ancestral lands in and around Lincoln

The University of Nebraska-Lincoln’s Center for Great Plains Studies and the Otoe-Missouria Tribe got a $1.58 million grant to help efforts to reconnect the tribe to its ancestral lands.

Quick action by Nebraska State Patrol officers saves man from house fire

A fire early Thursday morning left two dogs dead and a man injured, but it could have been worse if not for the swift action of Nebraska State patrol officers.

Omaha man sentenced to 40 to 46 years for fatal shooting outside of Hamilton Food Mart

A 22-year-old Omaha man was sentenced to 40 to 46 years in prison for fatally shooting another man in the parking lot of Hamilton Food Mart. 

Nebraska couple sells all their belongings, travels the world with their kids

A Seward couple sold almost all their belongings, pulled their two kids out of school and took off on a trip around the world last fall. 

Understated northeast Lincoln Mexican restaurant boasts fresh food, personal recipes

Nestled into the Mercantile Shopping Mall strip on the north side of Cornhusker Highway is a small Mexican restaurant. The unassuming two-room dinery has been family-owned since 2010.

3 teens arrested in connection with fatal shooting of 16-year-old in North Omaha

Three teenagers have been arrested in connection with the October killing of 16-year-old La’Marintae Swift in a shooting incident that also injured five other people in North Omaha.

Lincoln man charged in child sexual assault

A Lincoln man on Thursday was charged with first-degree sexual assault of a child. 

Lancaster County Sheriff's Office seizes more than 25 pounds of meth on I-80

The Lancaster County Sheriff's Office seized more than two dozen pounds of methamphetamine on Interstate 80 on Wednesday and arrested the 33-year-old man who was allegedly transporting it.

Daily Minute | The latest Lincoln-area news for Dec. 1

Grant to help reconnect Otoe-Missouria to ancestral land; Haymarket Winter Market on tap; Nebraska volleyball wins four Big Ten awards

Lincoln man arrested after police find drugs during traffic stop, court records say

A Lincoln man was charged Thursday with felony possession and intent to deliver large amounts of drugs after police found the drugs during a traffic stop, according to court records.

Regents OK ground lease for USDA center at Innovation Campus

The NU board approved the 20-year lease on Friday and will consider a utility and maintenance cost share agreement at a future date.

Lincoln police renew partnership with Malone Center to hand out cash for holidays

After a two-year hiatus, the Random Act of Kindness campaign is back this holiday season. The Malone Center and LPD are partnering to hand out cash to people in need.

Lancaster Event Center now the Sandhills Global Event Center

The Lancaster Event Center is now officially the Sandhills Global Event Center, thanks to a $7.1 million, 15-year naming rights agreement with the Lincoln-based technology and publishing company.

City proposes eliminating parking requirements in Lincoln to get rid of giant, underused lots

City planners want to eliminate parking requirements for most commercial and industrial areas in Lincoln, responding to changing retail habits and allowing the market to dictate parking needs.

Walkers and cyclists added to Nebraska's road safety plan for the first time

For the first time, Nebraska officials are specifically considering the safety of pedestrians, bicyclists and other "vulnerable road users" in the state's annual road safety plan. 

Man dies after being struck by train in south-central Omaha

A 33-year-old man died Friday night when he was struck by a train in south-central Omaha.

Council Bluffs man dies in three-vehicle crash on I-80 in Omaha

A 36-year-old Council Bluffs man died in a three-vehicle crash along Interstate 80 in Omaha.

Lincoln wants to use $32.6 million federal loan to help replace lead pipes

The city wants to use a $32.6 million loan made available through the federal infrastructure plan to replace at least 6,000 lead pipes in Lincoln.

City Hall: Baseball fields joining the city, lead pipes in Lincoln and original embroidery art

The Optimist Youth Sports Complex southwest of Lincoln wants to become part of the city so it can access city water and sewer as part of a renovation.

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