Eric D. Hargan, deputy secretary of the U.S. Department of Health & Human Services and Gov. Pete Ricketts were joined by Jeffrey P. Gold, M.D., University of Nebraska Medical Center/University of Nebraska at Omaha chancellor for a tour of the Davis Global Center Saturday morning to learn more about UNMC/Nebraska Medicine pandemic and health security…… Read more »
The Lincoln Education Association (LEA) warned Lincoln Public Schools (LPS) staff not to participate in a sickout today (Monday, Oct. 26). In a letter sent to all members on Saturday, LEA President Rita Bennett said “LEA will never advocate for, support or encourage action that could harm our members, colleagues and students. LEA will not…… Read more »
…WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM CDT THIS MORNING… Additional accumulations of less than one half inch are expected across portions of east central and southeast Nebraska and southwest Iowa. Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous conditions could affect the morning commute. Slow down and use caution while traveling. The latest…… Read more »
131 lab-confirmed cases of COVID-19 have been reported in Lancaster County Sunday and with Saturday’s 78 cases the community total is now 8,877. The number of deaths in the community remains at 42. Symptoms of COVID-19 include fever, cough, shortness of breath, repeated shaking with chills, repeated muscle pain, headache, sore throat, new loss of…… Read more »
A fast start and improved offense had Nebraska in the game early. But inconsistency and timely penalties aided the 52-17 loss at No. 5 Ohio State. Under first year offensive coordinator Matt Lubick, the Huskers dominated the first offensive possession of the game. Nebraska utilitzed an Adrian Martinez pass to Jack Stoll for nine yards,…… Read more »
…WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM SUNDAY TO 10 AM CDT MONDAY… WHAT…Snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 1 to 3 inches. WHERE…Portions of east central and southeast Nebraska and southwest Iowa. IMPACTS…Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous conditions could affect the Monday morning commute. Slow down and use caution while…… Read more »
The Covid-19 risk dial for Lancaster County remains unchanged and is remains in the elevated Orange, or high risk category for another week. The Lincoln-Lancaster County Health Department reports 142 lab-confirmed cases of COVID-19 in Lancaster County today, bringing the community total to 8,668. The number of deaths in the community remains at 42. There were seven…… Read more »
President Donald Trump will deliver remarks at a Make America Great Again Victory Rally in Omaha on Tuesday, October 27th at 7:30 p.m. Trump will be at Tac Air, 3737 Orville Plaza. There is general admission and doors will open at 4:30 p.m. Those wanting to RSVP can click here. The maximum amount of tickets…… Read more »
Out of an abundance of caution due to Sunday’s weather forecast and for the safety or our participants, survivors, staff and volunteers, the 20th Anniversary Making Strides Against Breast Cancer Drive-Thru event scheduled for October 25th, has been canceled. The organization is disappointed they will not be able to UNITE on Sunday and they still…… Read more »
The University of Nebraska–Lincoln’s Student Support Services program has received a five-year, $2,952,820 grant from the U.S. Department of Education to continue helping low-income and first-generation undergraduate students earn college degrees. Student Support Services is one of four TRIO programs at Nebraska. It serves about 350 undergraduates annually, providing academic support and leadership opportunities…… Read more »