Author Archives: Karla James
Arrests Made In Construction Thefts
Two arrests have been made in the theft of construction equipment on the South Beltway project on June 25th and September 3rd. Two bulldozers, a trailer, three skid loaders, and other equipment were t...
Sep 17, 2021
52 New COVID-19 Cases Tuesday In Lancaster County
Lab-confirmed cases reported today: 52 Total number of cases: 37,164 Deaths reported today: 0 Total number of deaths: 276 Hospitalizations for COVID-19 patients: 119 with 72 from Lancaster County (9 o...
Sep 14, 2021
Risk Dial Remains In Mid-Orange For Week 4
The Lincoln-Lancaster County Health Department (LLCHD) today announced that the COVID-19 Risk Dial will remain in mid-orange for a fourth consecutive week. Mid-orange indicates that the risk of the vi...
Sep 14, 2021
Visitation Set For Fallen Nebraska Marine
Funeral services will be held Friday for Cpl. Daegan Page of Omaha. The 23 year old Marine was killed in the suicide bombing attack at the Kabul airport last month that killed 12 other U.S. soldiers. ...
Sep 14, 2021
Public Comment Welcome On Lincoln Parks 10 year Plan
The public is invited to comment on the 2021 update of the Parks and Recreation Department's 10-year facilities plan. The plan is available for review at parks.lincoln.ne.gov, and printed copies avail...
Sep 14, 2021
4 Vehicle Accidents At Highway 77 & Pioneers Blvd
Lancaster County Sheriff's Office is investigating an accident that happened around 7:15 Tuesday morning at the intersection of Highway 77 and Pioneers Blvd. One vehicle traveling eastbound was turnin...
Sep 14, 2021
Investigation Into Possible Drink Spiking At Lincoln Northeast Homecoming
Lincoln Police were notified around 6 p.m. Monday, September 13th of an incident at the Lincoln Northeast High School homecoming dance on Friday. A 16 year old girl and her mother called police to rep...
Sep 14, 2021
Lincoln Woman Targeted In Jury Duty Scam
A 67 year old woman called Lincoln Police Monday afternoon to report a phone call she received from someone claiming to be with the Lancaster County Sheriff's Office. The victim told police she was in...
Sep 14, 2021
151 COVID-19 Cases Reported Monday In Lancaster County
Lancaster County COVID-19 Update for September 13, 2021 Lab-confirmed cases reported over the weekend: 151 (122 Saturday, 29 Sunday) Lab-confirmed cases reported today: 144 Total number of cases: 37,1...
Sep 13, 2021
Death Of Douglas County Commissioner, Former Omaha Mayor Mike Boyle
Former Omaha mayor and Douglas County Commissioner Mike Boyle died Monday morning following health complications Boyle was 77. Boyle's name was well known in the Nebraska Democratic Party and is wife,...
Sep 13, 2021