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Lincoln Man Arrested Following Alleged Kidnapping In Waverly
LINCOLN–(KFOR Aug. 8)-A Lincoln man was arrested Tuesday after the Lancaster County Sheriff’s Office received a report of an attempted kidnapping in Waverly, according to Chief Deputy Ben Houchin. At about 1:30 p.m., deputies were called to a residence Near North 141st and Kenilworth streets in Waverly on...
Lifetime sex offender tried abducting 9-year-old girl in Waverly, deputy says
WAVERLY, Neb. (KLKN) – A man was arrested Tuesday after trying to abduct a child in Waverly, the Lancaster County Sheriff’s Office says. Around 1:30 p.m., deputies were sent to the area of 141st and Kenilworth streets on a report of an attempted child abduction. A 9-year-old girl...
Man Arrested For Attempted Abduction Of Waverly Girl
Lancaster County Sheriff’s deputies were sent to Waverly around 1:30 Tuesday afternoon to investigate an attempted child abduction. Chief Deputy Ben Houchin says when they arrived the mother of a nine-year-old girl said her daughter ran into the house and locked the door. When the looked out the window,...
Lifetime sex offender in custody after near child abduction in Waverly
WAVERLY, Neb. (KOLN) - A 9-year-old girl escaped a near child abduction Tuesday afternoon in Waverly, the Lancaster County Sheriff’s Office said. Deputies arrested 66-year-old Ricky Muldoon, a lifetime registered sex offender who has been in custody multiple times for offenses against children. The girl told her mom that...
BMX group's Lancaster County Super Fair show honors member killed by drunk driver
For nearly 15 years, Nowear BMX has been more than just a group of skilled riders performing stunts. It's been a team for growth and changing lives. This year at the Lancaster County Super Fair, the words “Ride for Miah” are sprayed across a quarter pipe in honor of one of the team's members, Jaramiah Droescher, who was killed by a drunken driver in June. Not only was Droescher's life changed through Nowear, said founder Karl Hinkley, he went on to change lives every day on and off the ramps.
Daily Minute: Sheriff's Office may get $1.1M for body cameras; cameras to monitor parking downtown; Husker soccer's preseason rank
Good morning, Lincoln. Here's what you should know today. The Lancaster County Sheriff's Office is in line to get more than $1 million to buy new body-worn cameras if both houses of Congress approve the appropriations bill in which it is included. Nebraska Sen. Deb Fischer said Wednesday that she...
Lincoln judge denies man's attempt to legally change his name to prison inmate number
LINCOLN — A Lincoln judge has denied a man's petition seeking to change his name legally to his inmate number, 66747. Fred McSwine, also known as Frederick Johnson, paid the $87 fee to file a petition for a name change in Lancaster County District Court in May and $100 for a legal notice required by the court.
Tabitha offers grief support groups in August
Tabitha, a regional senior care provider based in Lincoln, offers a variety of support groups throughout Lincoln and Lancaster County. Helpful for many people processing their grief, grief groups give participants the opportunity to connect with others who are experiencing kindred feelings of loss. Tabitha offers online grief groups to...
Nebraska early voting applications hitting mailboxes this week
LINCOLN — Nebraskans, check the mail this week if you regularly vote early in Nebraska elections and filed a standing request with your county election commissioner to do so again. Election commissioners in Douglas, Lancaster and many other Nebraska counties recently mailed ballot request cards to people on their...
Two Streets to Close Beginning August 12
Lincoln Transportation and Utilities (LTU) today announced that portions of two streets will close beginning Monday, August 12. The projects are as follows:. Adams Street between Sixth and Seventh streets will be reduced to one lane in both directions for bridge deck repairs conducted by the Nebraska Department of Transportation. This closure will be controlled by a traffic signal and drivers should expect delays. This work is scheduled to be completed by August 26.
City Closes Holmes Lake Park and Seng Park Debris Collection Sites
The Parks and Recreation Department today announced that the Holmes Lake Park and Seng Park storm debris collection sites are now closed. Three debris collection sites will remain open through Monday, August 19. Residents may deposit storm debris at no cost at the following locations:. Star City Shores, 4375 S....
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