Author Archives: News
1 New COVID-19 Case in Lincoln ** Total Now 50
One new lab-confirmed case of COVID-19 was reported in Lincoln today (Saturday), bringing the community total of positive cases to 50. The new case was community acquired, bringing that total to 32. L...
Apr 11, 2020
Spend an Hour With Thomas Rhett
Last night (04/10) Thomas Rhett went live on Facebook and Instagram for about an hour. Looks like Bud Light is taking full advantage of “social distancing” and sponsoring the “Bud Li...
Apr 11, 2020
Despite Pandemic, Construction Schedule of South Beltway Confirmed
COVID-19 isn’t effecting the construction schedule of the South Beltway Friday, the Nebraska Department of Transportation reported the beltway is on schedule to be open to traffic in spring 2023...
Apr 10, 2020
Lincoln Announces 4 News COVID-19 Cases, Total At 49
Mayor Leirion Gaylor Baird and the Lincoln-Lancaster County Health Department (LLCHD) announced four new lab-confirmed cases of COVID-19 were reported in Lincoln today. The City's total positive cases...
Apr 10, 2020
What Do You Do When You Are Quarantined? Recreate TV Show Openings
When you’re at home and you have nothing better to do, your mind starts to wander. Some people or read books. Some people will play games. Some people watch TV. And then there are those who take...
Apr 10, 2020
Statewide Total for COVID-19 Deaths Reaches 15
One new death related to coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) was reported to the Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) Wednesday, bringing the state's total death toll to 15. Douglas...
Apr 10, 2020
Lincoln Setting Up PPE Decontamination Site
The Lower Platte South Natural Resources District met in a virtual emergency session Thursday and approved a building licensing agreement with the City of Lincoln for use of the former fire station #1...
Apr 10, 2020
Fatal Accident 27th & Vine Early Friday Morning
Just after 3 am a Lincoln Police Officer discovered a car crash at 27th & Vine where a vehicle crashed into the Moose’s Tooth building. LPD Captain Ben Kopsa said responding officers attemp...
Apr 10, 2020
COVID-19 Cases Increase In Lincoln As Faith Organizations Prepare For Spiritual Holidays
The number of COVID-19 cases in the city increased by 150 percent since Sunday. Despite adding 27 new diagnoses since then, Lincoln-Lancaster County Health Department Interim Director Pat Lopez says L...
Apr 09, 2020
Task Force Makes Drug Bust After Pursuing Report Of Stolen Vehicle
A report of a stolen car leads Lincoln investigators to a drug bust. The Lincoln Police Department reports members of the Narcotics Task Force were sent to the Red Roof Inn in the 3900 block of N 26th...
Apr 09, 2020