A Human Trafficking Sting Operation Results In Arrests
A human trafficking sting operation in Lincoln involving multiple agencies results in several arrests. Officer Angela Sands says that those paying for sex are violating the law …and she adds it is not a victimless crime. A number of women are coerced into prostitution. Six men were arrested, two for enticement by electronic communication. They…… read more »
Lincoln City Council Members Proposing Gun Safety Ordinances At Monday Meeting
One gun safety ordinance being proposed by a Lincoln city councilman would require gun-owners to secure their firearms in their cars if they plan on leaving them there, unattended. Councilman Roy Christenson says his ordinance would require guns left in cars be stored in the glove compartments, trunks or some other lockable container fixed to…… read more »
Nebraska Property Tax Ballot Drive Gains Steam, Donations
LINCOLN, Neb. (AP) – A petition drive for a measure that seeks to lower Nebraska property taxes by sharply cutting state revenue is gaining steam and donations despite concerns from some groups that it would force lawmakers to raise other taxes and cut state services. The petition group TRUE Nebraskans now has more than 200…… read more »
Six Nebraska Communities Receive $500,000 To Help Rebuild Housing After Floods
LINCOLN, Neb. (AP) – The state of Nebraska has approved $3 million in grants to help communities recover from flooding in the spring and rebuild housing. Six Nebraska communities will each receive $500,000 to help with projects related to housing. They are Nebraska City, Fremont, Peru, Lynch, Wood River and Pierce County. The money will…… read more »
2 Injured, 1 Arrested In North Lincoln Car vs Motorcycle Accident
A motorcycle driver and and passenger are in the hospital after a weekend crash in North Lincoln. Lincoln police captain Jake Dilsaver tells KLIN News officers were sent to the intersection of 48th and Benton late Saturday on reports of a car vs. motorcycle accident. “The motorcycle was traveling northbound on 48th, the Sedan was…… read more »
Huskers Earn Feel-Good Victory
With the first home night game beckoning, Nebraska players, coaches, and fans still had the sting from a late game collapse to Colorado last weekend fresh in their minds. That all seemed to melt away, at least a little, over the course of a feel-good 44-8 victory over Northern Illinois at Memorial Stadium in Lincoln…… read more »