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Federal Pharmacy Program Adds Locations in Nebraska
As part of the Finish Strong Nebraska effort to ensure everyone in the state has the opportunity to receive the COVID-19 vaccine when it's their turn, the Nebraska Department of Health and Human Servi...
Mar 26, 2021
No. 5 Nebraska earns backdoor sweep at Michigan
A slow start, then all Huskers Thursday in Ann Arbor. No. 5 Nebraska (13-2) dropped set 1 to Michigan (4-6) 25-19. The Wolverines led by as much as 19-7 before the Huskers made the final score respect...
Mar 25, 2021
One COVID-19 Death Thursday, 52 New Cases In Lancaster County
The Lincoln-Lancaster County Health Department reports another death from COVID-19. The person is a man in his 70’s who died at home. This brings the number of deaths to 225. The Health Departme...
Mar 25, 2021
Nebraska Community Blood Bank Faces Critical Need for Blood Donations
Nebraska Community Blood Bank is facing a critical challenge meeting the needs of its hospital partners. Although the demand for blood is constant, local and national events significantly affect the a...
Mar 25, 2021
Governor Ricketts Says Nebraska Will Stand Up for Gun Rights
Governor Pete Ricketts on Thursday issued a statement following news that President Joe Biden and congressional Democrats were renewing calls to expand background checks on gun purchases and to ban ce...
Mar 25, 2021
American Rescue Plan To Help Strenghten Programs For Older Lincoln Residents
Mayor Leirion Gaylor Baird says Lincoln will be getting it’s fair share of $1.43 billion dollars from the recently passed American Rescue Plan, which will provide additional resources to allow t...
Mar 25, 2021
Settlement with Omaha Companies for Deceptive and Misleading Statements Regarding COVID-19 Antibody Tests
Attorney General Doug Peterson announced today that his office has reached a settlement with Pivot Concierge Health, LLC and Banyan Medical Systems, LLC to resolve allegations that the companies viola...
Mar 25, 2021
COVID-19 Cancels Omaha Area Annual Railroad Days In July
For the second year in a row, the annual Omaha metro area Railroad Days event has been cancelled due to the current COVID-19 pandemic. Lauritzen Gardens, The Durham Museum, Union Pacific Railroad Muse...
Mar 25, 2021
Machete Found On Man Passed Out In Bathroom
Lincoln Police were called to U-Stop at 21st and K around 2 a.m. Wednesday to check on a person who was apparently passed out in the bathroom. Officers found the man laying on the bathroom floor and w...
Mar 25, 2021
Lincoln Police Dog Used To Detect Drugs During Traffic Stop
Lincoln Police used their Service Dog Jet in a traffic stop around 3:30 Wednesday night at 68th and Leighton. Officers questioning a driver and passenger became suspicious due to responses given while...
Mar 25, 2021