Author Archives: Karla James
Rising Water Thursday Night Stalled Vehicles On Flooded Streets
LFR and LPD crews were kept busy Thursday evening responding to stalled vehicles due to rising water from the heavy rain. LFR Captain Nancy Crist says, "We had numerous water rescue calls. What those ...
Jul 08, 2022
Possible Lightning Strike Causes Apartment Garage Unit Fire
Fire swept through a garage unit at an apartment complex in the 6000 block of Meridian Drive around 10:30 p.m. Thursday. There is extensive damage reported. There were 22 garage units total. LFR' Capt...
Jul 08, 2022
Lincoln Has Another Death From COVID-19
The Lincoln - Lancaster County Health Department reports another death from COVID-19, a woman in her 90's who was vaccinated and hospitalized. There were 163 new cases reported on Tuesday. Hospitaliza...
Jul 07, 2022
Registration Underway For Lincoln Parks & Recreation Fall Leagues
Lincoln Parks & Recreation announces registration is open for fall team sports. This includes adult volleyball, kickball, softball, and youth NFL Flag football. Adult leagues are for those 18 and ...
Jul 07, 2022
The Nebraska State Patrol Is Hiring
The "Help Wanted" sign is up for the next class of Nebraska State Patrol Troopers. NSP says there are dozens of career paths ranging from patrolling Nebraska roadways, criminal investigators, pilots, ...
Jul 07, 2022
Congressman-Elect Mike Flood Swearing In Set For July 12
Congressman-elect Mike Flood will officially join the 117th U.S. Congress on Tuesday, July 12th. Flood is scheduled to take his oath of office and will be seated as a member of the U.S. House of Repre...
Jul 07, 2022
NSP Drone Program A Success
The Nebraska State Patrol today celebrated their one year anniversary of their innovative drone program. "The Nebraska State Patrol has continuously innovated through the years, finding new and improv...
Jul 07, 2022
Raise The Wage Nebraska Turns In Petitions
Raise the Wage Nebraska today submitted to the Nebraska Secretary of State petitions containing more than 160,000 signatures to place a gradual increase in the state's minimum wage on the November bal...
Jul 07, 2022
85 Vehicles Stolen In Lincoln In June, 2022
Lincoln Police report there were 86 vehicles stolen in the Capital City during the month of June. Compared to June of 2021, that is a 34.4% increase in auto thefts There were 64 reported in June of la...
Jul 07, 2022
Handgun Taken In Garage Theft
Lincoln Police were called to a home in the 7700 block of Phares Drive Wednesday moning to investigate a theft. The homeowners told police they forgot to close their garage door before going to bed th...
Jul 07, 2022