Author Archives: Mark Vail
Missing Inmate from CCC-L Arrested
An inmate who failed to return to the Community Corrections Center - Lincoln (CCC-L) following his job assignment has been arrested in Plymouth, Nebraska. Authorities took Armando Lerma #211543 into c...
May 22, 2021
No Remote Learning for LPS High Schools for the 2021-2022 School Year
Lincoln Public Schools has made the decision to end the High School Remote Learning Program for the 2021-22 school year. Student's high school counselors will be reaching out to those affected as soon...
May 20, 2021
11 Lab-Confirmed COVID-19 Cases in Lancaster County Wednesday
Vaccinations administered: Initiated vaccinations (first doses): 165,523 Completed vaccinations (second doses and J&J vaccine): 143,051 Vaccination appointments: Residents age 12 and older are now...
May 20, 2021
6 Lab-Confirmed COVID-19 Cases Tuesday - Additional Variant Cases
Lab-confirmed cases reported today: 6 Total number of cases: 31,261 Variant cases: The Lincoln-Lancaster County Health Department (LLCHD) recently confirmed its first case of a COVID-19 variant strain...
May 19, 2021
UPDATE: COVID-19 Risk Dial Moves To Green - Mask Mandate Ends Friday
The Lincoln-Lancaster County Risk Dial dropped into the Green Category today, a sign conditions continue to improve in Lancaster County. The Directed Health Measure is being allowed to expire Friday, ...
May 18, 2021
10 Positive COVID-19 Cases in Lancaster County Over The Weekend - Positivity Rate Below 3%
Lab-confirmed cases reported Sunday: 3 Lab-confirmed cases reported Saturday: 7 Total number of cases: 31,251 Deaths reported today: none Total number of deaths: 235 Recoveries: 28,704 Weekly positivi...
May 16, 2021
Officer Involved Shooting in Fremont
The Nebraska State Patrol is investigating an officer-involved shooting involving the Fremont Police Department. The incident occurred Friday afternoon, at approximately 3:25 p.m. when officers respon...
May 15, 2021
The Bay, LPS, Businesses And Foundations Partner To Create An Educational Program Tailored To The Creators Of Tomorrow
The Bay, a program of the nonprofit Rabble Mill, known for its unique approach to serving underserved youth, is partnering with Lincoln Public Schools and businesses to create the Bay High Focus Progr...
May 14, 2021
Nebraska Attorney General Peterson Joins 22 State Coalition Defending Arkansas' Down Syndrome Abortion Law
Nebraska Attorney General Doug Peterson joined a Missouri-led coalition of 22 states, filing an amicus brief in support of an Arkansas law that would prohibit abortions solely based on a prenatal Down...
May 14, 2021
11 COVID-19 Cases Thursday and 1 Death in Lancaster County
Lab-confirmed cases reported today: 11 Total number of cases: 31,225 Deaths reported today: one, a woman in her 70s who was hospitalized Total number of deaths: 234 Variant cases: The Lincoln-Lancaste...
May 14, 2021