Author Archives: Karla James
Lancaster County Reports Another COVID-19 Death Monday
There is another COVID-19 death in Lancaster County - a man in his 80's who was hospitalized and vaccinated. The number of deaths now totals 307. Lab-confirmed cases reported over the weekend: 74 Satu...
Oct 25, 2021
Nebraska Plans To Fight COVID-19 Vaccination Mandates
Governor Pete Ricketts has made it very clear that he encourages people to get vaccinated for COVID-19. However, Ricketts goes on to say he is 100-percent against mandates. During a news conference Mo...
Oct 25, 2021
LFR Battle House Lightning Strike & Electrical Fires Sunday
It was a busy weekend for Lincoln Fire and Rescue. Firefighters were called to 8928 Trader Court around 12:45 p.m. on Sunday, October 24th. Lightning struck the home leaving the residents without plac...
Oct 25, 2021
Fire Pit Causes $500,000 Damage To Lincoln Home
There is $500,00 damage to a home at 8201 Jones Avenue. Lincoln Fire and Rescue were called to the home around 10:23 p.m. Saturday night. Firefighters made quick work of the fire and it was under cont...
Oct 25, 2021
Stolen Vehicle Had Shotgun And Ammo In Trunk
Lincoln Police are looking for a gray, 2012 Audi 2 door vehicle that was parked in a driveway at 14th and Makers Street. The 22 year old owner called police around 4:30 Friday morning to report it had...
Oct 25, 2021
Domestic Assault Leads To Arrest Saturday
A 24 year old man is recovering after being stabbed in the legs and back. Lincoln Police were called to a home near 29th and Starr around 5:30 a.m. Saturday. The victim was rushed to a hospital and re...
Oct 25, 2021
Shop To Stop Family Violence Week
Voices of Hope is hosting the 27th annual Shop to Stop Family Violence Week Saturday, October 23 through Sunday, October 29. Throughout the week, you can shop at locally owned businesses while support...
Oct 25, 2021
97 New COVID-19 Cases Reported Friday
There are 97 new confirmed cases of COVID-19 Friday in Lancaster County. The total number of cases is now at 40,598. The number of deaths remain at 306. Hospitalizations for COVID-19 patients: 89 with...
Oct 22, 2021
Lincoln Man Arrested In NSP Pursuit With Stolen Vehicle
Nebraska State Troopers, with the assistance of York County Sheriff's Deputies, have arrested a man following a pursuit on Interstate 80 Friday morning. At approximately 8:10 a.m., law enforcement rec...
Oct 22, 2021
Light The Night Getting Ready For 2nd Holiday Season
The second annual drive-through Christmas light experience at Christian Heritage's 40-acre Walton campus will benefit hundreds of vulnerable children and youth, impacted by foster care and incarcerati...
Oct 22, 2021