The Department of Health and Human Services was notified that a whistleblower complaint was filed against Saint Francis Ministries. Additionally, the Department was informed that the Board of Directors for Saint Francis Board has launched an internal investigation due to the allegation of mismanagement at the organization. William Clark, chief of staff, has been appointed…
The Lancaster County COVID-19 Risk Dial remains in the elevated Orange, or high risk category for four weeks straight. Mayor Leirion Gaylor Baird stated Friday, “This indicates the risk of COVID-19 transmission in our community is high. However, we need to be very clear with everyone about the fact that the dial is now on…
The Trump Administration today announced that the United States Department of Agriculture is investing $3.1 million to provide broadband service in unserved and underserved rural areas in Nebraska. This investment is part of the $550 million Congress allocated to the second round of the ReConnect Program. “Under the leadership of President Trump and Agriculture Secretary…
The Nebraska State College System is conducting a search for Peru State College’s 34th president following President Dan Hanson’s retirement announcement to the Peru community today. After twelve years of service to Peru State College and Southeast Nebraska, Dr. Hanson will leave the role in June 2021. In a letter announcing their intentions to retire…
Lancaster County Election Commissioner David Shively is reminding early voters who have not returned their ballots for the November 3rd State General Election that ballots must be received in his office no later than 8:00 p.m. on Election Day, Tuesday, November 3rd. At this point the best method to use to return the ballot will…
On October 24th around 7pm, police were called to the Star Tran bus office reference an incident that happened on a bus earlier that day. The 40 year old female driver reported a man boarded her bus around 2pm. She indicated that after driving her entire route she noticed the man was still on the bus…
Two teenage boys are accused of slashing tires near 19th and Euclid around 5 Thursday afternoon. Lincoln Police say a man called to report he saw three juveniles hunched down near his vehicle. He walked out of his home and the teens took off running. The man then saw two of his tires had been…
A 39 year old man is accused using a board to break car windows in the 12th and G area around 10:30 Thursday night. Witnesses called police and they were able to give a discription of the person responsible. Officers contacted Miguel Hyler who was walking down the street swinging a board. He matched the…
Police were called to 32nd and Dudley after several people reported hearing gunfire around 10 p.m. A 47 year old woman told police that several bullets came through the wall of her bedroom while she was in bed. Officers searched the area and found several shell casings in the street. Officers spoke with witnesses who…
Thursday the board that predicts Nebraska tax revenue raised its estimates for the current fiscal year and the following two years. The Nebraska Economic Forecasting Advisory Board projected that the state will collect an additional $285 million in the current fiscal year, beyond what state officials had expected. Nebraska had been set to collect about…
Several streets throughout Lincoln will temporarily close Sunday for the Good Life Halfsy half-marathon. About 3,000 in-person and virtual runners will participate in the race, which begins at 8 a.m. at Seacrest Field and ends at the Railyard. The route and pandemic protocols are available at goodlifehalfsy.com. Police will control intersections along the race route, and…