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Gaming Tax Receipts Decline For the 2nd Month
July Gaming Tax Receipts in Nebraska were down 2.3% from June and 5.6% from May. Receipts totaled $1,831,903. Lincoln WarHorse casino submitted just over $864,600 in July, down 1.3% from June. Lincoln and Lancaster County each received just over $108,000 last month. Details for each month and facility in 2024...
RTC inmate serving time for sexual assault, burglary dies
LINCOLN, Neb. (KOLN) - A Reception and Treatment Center (RTC) inmate serving time for various crimes out of Gosper and Lancaster Counties died Wednesday morning. The Nebraska Department of Correctional Services said Duane Schriner, 69, died at the RTC Skilled Nursing Facility. Schriner began his sentence on March 30, 1983,...
Yankee Hill Road Closure Rescheduled to August 20
Lincoln Transportation and Utilities (LTU) today announced that the temporary closure of Yankee Hill Road between 27th and 14th streets has been rescheduled to begin Tuesday, August 20. The closure originally had been scheduled to begin Wednesday, August 21. This pavement repair project is now expected to be completed by Friday, August 23.
Lincoln man arrested after police find meth in home
A 54-year-old Lincoln man was charged Tuesday after the Lincoln-Lancaster County Narcotics Task Force discovered more than 230 grams of methamphetamine inside his home safe, according to court documents. Bernie Campbell was charged with possession with intent to deliver meth, more than 140 grams, possession with intent to deliver marijuana,...
Lincoln man arrested on multiple charges following traffic stop on I-80
LINCOLN, Neb. (KOLN) - A Lincoln man is in custody after a routine traffic stop for speeding led to multiple charges. Around 7:30 p.m. on Friday, a Lancaster County deputy pulled over a Ford F-150 speeding westbound on I-80 near the Waverly off-ramp. The driver was identified as 37-year-old Ryan Day.
Second Suspect Arrested in Two July Armed Robbery Cases
LINCOLN–(KFOR Aug. 12)–Lincoln Police have made a second arrest related to two armed robberies in July at two auto parts stores, while the first suspect was initially captured August 7. On Saturday, 47-year-old Rodney Ross of Lincoln was taken into custody in Jackson, Michigan by authorities there and...
Second Man Arrested For Lincoln Auto Parts Store Robberies
A second man has been arrested in connection with a pair of O’Reilly’s auto parts store robberies last month. “47-year-old Rodney Ross of Lincoln was taken into custody in Jackson, Michigan on Saturday,” says LPD Public Information Officer Erika Thomas. “He’s currently being held in jail...
Lincoln Man Arrested After Traffic Stop Near Waverly
A Lincoln man was arrested Friday night after Lancaster County Sheriff’s deputies stopped his pickup for speeding on I-80 at the Waverly exit. Chief Deputy Ben Houchin says they determined Ryan Day’s drivers license was revoked and he had two misdemeanor warrants in Lancaster County. “The deputy removed...
Portion of Two Streets to Temporarily Close Beginning August 20, 21
Lincoln Transportation and Utilities (LTU) today announced that portions of two streets will temporarily close beginning August 20 and 21. The closures are as follows:. South 70th Street between Pine Lake and Yankee Hill roads will be closed beginning Tuesday, August 20, for railroad track repair. This work is scheduled to be completed by August 23. StarTran Route 40-Heart Hospital will be detoured during this closure. The recommended detour is Pine Lake to 56th or 84th streets to Yankee Hill Road.
Health Department and Family Service Share Updated WIC Guidelines
The Lincoln-Lancaster County Health Department (LLCHD) and Family Service Lincoln today announced that more families are now eligible for the Women, Infants and Children (WIC) program under new income guidelines released by the U.S. Department of Agriculture. Under the new guidelines, a family of four can earn up to $57,720...
LFR Receives National Recognition for Heart Attack Response
Mayor Leirion Gaylor Baird and Lincoln Fire and Rescue (LFR) Battalion Chief Jamie Pospisil today announced LFR has received the American Heart Association’s 2024 Mission: Lifeline® EMS Gold with Target: Heart Attack Honor Roll Award. “This recognition reflects the lifesaving work being done every day by our team...
Aging Partners Launches Online Caregiver Support Service
Aging Partners today announced the launch of a website focused on providing support to area caregivers. Trualta is a flexible caregiver engagement website that helps caregivers and families build skills, increase confidence and decrease feelings of loneliness. The free service is available at agingpartners.trualta.com. “We hope this will help caregivers...
StarTran to Offer Big Red Express Service for Husker Football Games
Lincoln Transportation and Utilities (LTU) today announced StarTran will provide its Big Red Express service for Nebraska football games beginning Saturday, August 31. The service will be offered two hours before kickoff from four locations:. Gateway Mall – 61st and “O” streets, north side parking area between Dillard’s and JCPenney...
Three Downtown Streets to Temporarily Close Beginning August 15
Lincoln Transportation and Utilities (LTU) today announced that portions of three downtown streets will temporarily close beginning August 15 to accommodate the arrival of University of Nebraska-Lincoln students. The closures are as follows:. “Q” Street between Ninth and 10th streets will be closed from 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. Thursday,...
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