Author Archives: Mark Vail
Tony Vargas Announces Run for Congress in 2nd District
Senator Tony Vargas launched his campaign for Congress in Nebraska's Second Congressional District today. Vargas, a former public school teacher and current member of the Nebraska Legislature, spent h...
Jul 13, 2021
Matzen Named Southwest High Principal
Lincoln Public Schools announced Monday that John Matzen will be the next principal at Southwest High School effective immediately. Matzen will follow Mike Gillotti, who has accepted a position with t...
Jul 13, 2021
Storm Damage Clean-Up Information
Following the storm this weekend, the City reminds residents how to report downed trees: For trees blocking City streets or sidewalks, contact the Lincoln Police Department (LPD) non-emergency number,...
Jul 12, 2021
Inmate Missing From CCC-L
Authorities report an inmate is missing from the Community Corrections Center - Lincoln (CCC-L). Ruby Bingham left her assigned work location in downtown Lincoln this afternoon. She was seen on video ...
Jul 10, 2021
Portion of Havelock Avenue Near Lancaster Event Center Closed
Havelock Avenue between North 84th and North 98th streets is now closed for street repairs. Following these repairs, this area will remain closed until Monday, July 26 for the World Championship High ...
Jul 07, 2021
Weekend COVID-19 Positive Cases Total 17 - Vaccination Rate 66.3% in County
Vaccinations administered: Initiated vaccinations (first doses): 177,962 Completed vaccinations (second doses and J&J vaccine): 168,138 Vaccination goal: 75% of Lancaster County residents age 16 a...
Jul 07, 2021
Corrections Staffer Assaulted at TSCI
An inmate assaulted a staff member at the Tecumseh State Correctional Institution (TSCI) Tuesday resulting in a serious injury. The staff member was making sure a door was secured when the inmate, who...
Jul 07, 2021
Thursday Accident Claims Nebraska City Man's Life
The Lancaster County Sheriff's Office investigated a two vehicle, injury crash on Highway 43, between Roca Road and Wittstruck Road Thursday, July 1, 2021. Bennet Fire and Rescue, Lincoln Fire and Res...
Jul 05, 2021
8 COVID-19 Cases Reported in Lancaster County Thursday
Vaccinations administered: Initiated vaccinations (first doses): 176,209 Completed vaccinations (second doses and J&J vaccine): 164,534 Vaccinations: Residents age 12 and older are now eligible to...
Jun 25, 2021
Flash Flood Watch Until Saturday Morning
...FLASH FLOOD WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH SATURDAY MORNING... The Flash Flood Watch continues for portions of southwest Iowa and southeast Nebraska, including the following areas; in southwest Io...
Jun 25, 2021