Author Archives: Karla James
Funding Request To Help Rebuild Offutt AFB
Senior member of the Senate Armed Services Committee U.S. Senator Deb Fischer welcomed the news that Air Force Chief of Staff Charles Q Brown has requested funding to complete the rebuilding of Offutt...
Apr 08, 2022
Farmers Market Coupons Available For Eligible Seniors
Those 60 and over in Lancaster County are encouraged to apply for coupons that can be used in exchange for some foods at farmers markets, roadside stands, and community supported agriculture programs....
Apr 08, 2022
Rash Of Rent Check Thefts And Larcenies From Mailboxes
Since April 5th, Lincoln Police received seven reports from apartment complexes and trailer courts that rent checks had been take from drop boxes. Locations include: 3600 block of N 1st on 4-5-22 900 ...
Apr 08, 2022
Lincoln South Beltway Traffic Changes
There are upcoming traffic changes planned along the South Beltway project. Weather permitting, beginning April 13, South 54th Street, between Saltillo Road and Bennet Road will reopen to traffic. The...
Apr 07, 2022
Organizations Reacting To Passage Of Tax Cut Legislation
Organizations are commenting on the passage of LB 873, a bill that addressed income, corporate, and property tax relief. Nebraska Chamber of Commerce President Bryan Slone said "A dynamic, growing eco...
Apr 07, 2022
Lawmakers Approve Income Tax Cuts, Property Tax Credits
Nebraska lawmakers passed a bill that cuts individual and corporate income tax rates. They also passed legislation that speeds up the phase out of state taxation of Social Security income and expands ...
Apr 07, 2022
"Welcoming The Stranger" Is Theme For Mayor's Interfaith Prayer Breakfast
The City of Lincoln's 38th annual Mayor's Interfaith Prayer Breakfast will be presented virtually this year. It is scheduled from 8 a.m. to 9:15 a.m. on Friday, April 8th. The theme is "Welcoming the ...
Apr 07, 2022
Drugs And Narcotics Found During Warrant Search
Lincoln Police served a search warrant at a home near South 21st and N street at 3:45 p.m. Wednesday, April 6th. This was part of an ongoing investigation and due to the possibility of weapons being p...
Apr 07, 2022
Lincoln Airport Helping Travelers With Hidden Disabilities
The Lincoln Airport is the first in Nebraska to launch the Hidden Disabilities Sunflower Program in their terminal building. The Hidden Disabilities Sunflower Program aims to assist those traveling wi...
Apr 07, 2022
UNL Ends Random Mitigation COVID-19 Testing
The University of Nebraska - Lincoln consulted with the Lincoln Lancaster County Health Department and determined it is time to end its COVID-19 random mitigation testing program. A news release state...
Apr 06, 2022