…DENSE FOG ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 AM CDT THIS MORNING… …FREEZE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 1 AM TO 10 AM CDT FRIDAY… Areas of dense fog will continue through mid-day for parts of southeast Nebraska and southwest Iowa. Visibility under 1/4 of a mile is possible at times. Strong thunderstorms are possible Thursday…
The state case total, as of earlier today, is 59,409. There were 35 new COVID-19-related deaths in the state over the last seven days, for a total of 565. A total of 39,687 Nebraskans diagnosed with COVID-19 have since recovered. The daily average of positive cases for the last seven days is 838, compared to…
The Community Corrections Center-Lincoln (CCC-L) is under quarantine, after four inmates tested positive for COVID-19. All of the positive inmates lived in the same room. Staff members are engaged in contact tracing, to identify any other potential close contacts. “During quarantine, inmates will have reduced movement across the facility, allowing us to limit any further…
The Community Corrections Center-Lincoln is under quarantine, after four inmates tested positive for COVID-19. All of the positive inmates lived in the same room. Staff members are engaged in contact tracing, to identify any other potential close contacts. “During quarantine, inmates will have reduced movement across the facility, allowing us to limit any further potential…
The Lincoln-Lancaster County Health Department Wednesday announced that two residents have died from COVID-19, bringing the total number of deaths in Lancaster County to 41. The individuals were women in their 80s and 40s who were both hospitalized There are 106 new lab-confirmed cases of COVID-19 in Lancaster County Wednesday bringing the community total to…
A Nebraska State Trooper was hospitalized this morning after his patrol unit was struck on Interstate 80 in the western Omaha metro area. The trooper was inside the patrol unit at the time of the crash. At approximately 8:45 a.m. Wednesday, troopers responded to reports of road damage on eastbound I-80 near Giles Road. Sarpy…
The Trump Administration has announced that the United States Department of Agriculture is investing $1,150,061 to help 11 Nebraska food entrepreneurs and agricultural producers develop new products and expand their business lines. The Value-Added Producer Grant program helps agricultural producers enter into value-added activities related to the processing and marketing of new products. Funds can…
The Drug Enforcement Administration is holding its 19th National Prescription Drug Take Back Day on Saturday, Oct. 24 at locations across the country. The nationwide event aims to provide a safe, convenient, and responsible means of disposing of prescription drugs, while also educating the general public about the potential for abuse of medications. Rates of…
Lincoln Police are getting ready for their next recruit class. The Department says they can not do the job alone and they are asking our community members to help recruit people who want to be a force for good. LPD will be accepting applications from November 6th through December 4th for police recruits. They are…
Police are looking for suspects who took a firearm from a locked car in the parking lot of Kawasaki at 6500 NW 27th Street around 1 p.m. Tuesday. A woman reported she worked at the plant and had locked the vehicle. When she returned to her vehicle over lunch break she saw the window was slightly…
Around 12:30 a.m. Wednesday, Lincoln police saw a vehicle near 1st and Cornhusker that made an improper turn without a turn signal and was then seen weaving in and out of traffic. The officer estimated the vehicle was going about 20 mph over the speed limit. The officer initiated a traffic stop and immediately noticed…