Author Archives: Mark Vail
Street Closures Begin Monday, May 16th
Lincoln Transportation and Utilities will close portions of three streets on Monday. South 7th from "J" to "L" will require lane changes due to a LES overhead power line project. North 16th from "Q" t...
May 13, 2022
Severe Thunderstorm Until 9:00 PM Thursday For Lancaster County
Today and Tonight The National Weather Service has issued a severe thunderstorm watch for Lancaster and Seward counties until 9:00 Thursday night. A line of severe thunderstorms is expected to move ea...
May 12, 2022
Hot and Humid Weather Could Produce Some Severe Weather
Today and Tonight A few thunderstorms are possible in far northeast Nebraska this morning. They are not expected to be severe. A few stronger to severe storms are possible this afternoon, especially i...
May 11, 2022
2022 Primary Election Coverage - *** 9:15 UPDATE ***
Update 10:15 p.m. State Wide: Republican Governor's Race: Brett Lindstrom 29.56% Jim Pillen 32.82% Charles W. Herbster 27.24% Democratic Governor's Race: Carol Blood 89.72% Roy A. Harris 10.28% 2nd Di...
May 10, 2022
Mayor to Approve Wilderness Crossing Development
Lincoln Mayor Leirion Gaylor Baird met with Native American representatives and neighborhood residents this week to discuss the proposed Wilderness Crossing Development. This followed the City Council...
May 05, 2022
Tornado Watch Until 11 PM Friday Night
TORNADO WATCH IS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1100 PM CDT THE FOLLOWING NEBRASKA COUNTIES ARE INCLUDED: GAGE JEFFERSON JOHNSON LANCASTER NEMAHA PAWNEE RICHARDSON SALINE SEWARD This Afternoon and Tonight Severe sto...
Apr 29, 2022
Severe Weather Possible Friday Afternoon to Friday Evening ***UPDATE - Lincoln Now In Moderate Zone for Severe Weather - UPDATE***
Today and Tonight Severe storms appear likely between 6 PM and 11 PM, mainly along and south of an Albion to Sioux City line. All hazards are possible, including a few tornadoes, hail to golfball size...
Apr 29, 2022
Herbster Advertising Targets Slama
The latest chapter in the political drama surrounding the Republican candidates for Governor includes paid advertising by the Charles Herbster campaign targeting his accuser, State Senator Julie Slama...
Apr 28, 2022
Red Flag Warning Noon to 8PM
...RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM NOON TODAY TO 8 PM CDT THIS EVENING FOR WIND AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY FOR MUCH OF EASTERN NEBRASKA... * Affected Area...In Nebraska, Antelope, Pierce, Boone...
Apr 26, 2022
Lindstrom No Longer a Long-Shot Candidate for GOP Nomination for Governor
Initially a long-shot candidate for the GOP nomination for Governor, Brett Lindstrom has evidently closed the gap and Lindstrom is now considered to be a top contender along with Charles W. Herbster a...
Apr 25, 2022