Investigators with the Nebraska State Patrol Technical Crimes Unit and Homeland Security Investigations arrested a Lincoln man following an investigation into child exploitation. The investigation stemmed from the Nebraska Internet Crimes Against Children task force received a cyber-tip from an internet service provider. The investigation by HSI and subsequent residential search warrant revealed that the…
Mayor Leirion Gaylor Baird and the Lincoln-Lancaster County Health Department announced that 52 lab-confirmed cases of COVID-19 have been reported in Lancaster County today, bringing the community total to 6,346. The number of deaths in the community remains at 24. Recoveries are up from 2,394 to 2,435. The Lancaster County positivity rate is up from 8.3% to 8.4%. The state…
Drive Electric Week, Sept. 26 – Oct. 4, is an annual event to highlight the climate, clean air and cost savings benefits provided by electric vehicles. Beginning in 2011, this year marks the national event’s 10th Anniversary. It has grown from celebrations in 29 cities across the country in 2011 to over 300 individual events…
Governor Pete Ricketts and the Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) announced this year’s recipients of the Governor’s Wellness Award. A total of 14 Nebraska organizations representing 13 communities are being honored for offering evidence-based worksite wellness programs. “Regular exercise and healthy nutrition have benefits for both our physical and mental well-being,” said…
A woman is facing assault on an officer charges after an altercation September 27th near 14th and P. Officers saw a woman around 2:20 a.m. and a man pushing and shoving each other. As officers approached, the woman walked towards another group of people and the officer could hear the group yelling “Don’t Fight”. An…
A 44 year old woman is facing charges an incident at 14th and E Street at 5:30 p.m. on September 27th. An officer was flagged down at 12th and E after an assault. A 44 year old woman reported she was walking and talking on her phone when she was approached by a woman she…
On September 27th just after 11 pm, police were called to the 4500 block of Baldwin Ave on a report of gunshots heard in the area. When officers arrived they spoke to a neighbor who reported that while walking into his home he heard several gunshots nearby. The neighbor stated upon hearing them he ran…
An arrest is made in a string of crimes involving assaults dating back to September 4th. Police were called to 60th and Morrill Avenue on September 4th just after 10 p.m. when a 72 year old man reported he was robbed by an acquaintance the day before. The victim identified the suspect as 45 year…
The University of Nebraska’s campuses will waive the undergraduate admissions application fee for Nebraska students from Oct. 1 through Oct. 18, part of a system-wide effort to expand access and encourage college-going among students and families. Beginning Thursday, resident students using NU’s shared application for admission to the University of Nebraska-Lincoln, University of Nebraska at…
Secretary of State Bob Evnen invites interested voters to participate in three public hearings for the four ballot initiatives appearing on the ballot for the November 3rd general election. Initiative Measure 428 – Payday Lending Initiative Measure 429 – Games of Chance Constitutional Amendment Initiative Measure 430 – Games of Chance Regulatory Initiative Measure 431…
Nebraska’s top political leaders, all republicans, endorse President Donald Trump’s nominee to fill the Unites State Supreme Court vacancy. Saturday, the President nominated Amy Coney Barret from the 7th circuit of the U.S. Court of Appeals. Senator Deb Fischer “I am encouraged that President Trump has announced Judge Amy Coney Barrett as his nominee to…