ICYMI: Beach Boys Head To Pinewood Bowl For August 2 Concert
A worldwide headliner is confirmed to come to Lincoln on August 2nd at the Pinewood Bowl. The Lincoln-Lancaster County Health Department approved the Beach Boys Concert. This marks one of the first significant entertainment events the midwest has seen since COVID-19 shut down the industry. The event’s website says masks are required, hand sanitizing stations…… read more »
Expanded Medicaid Applications Begin August 1, Benefits Start October 1
Expanded Medicaid will soon be available in Nebraska from a ballot initiative passed by voters. An estimated 90,000 people will newly be eligible for expanded benefits for individuals whose income is at or below the 138-percent of the federal poverty level. “What the voters have done, they have decided to take advantage of the federal…… read more »
Enhanced Risk Of Severe Storms Tonight
The National Weather Service issued a situation report of an enhanced risk of severe storms tonight. The greatest severe threat is from 7 p.m. to 3 a.m. on July 9th. The highest confidence in severe weather is west of a line from Norfolk to Lincoln to Beatrice. Scott Dergan is a meteorologist with the National…… read more »
Nebraska Children and Families Foundation to Award Funds to Child Care Providers
Nebraska daycares will receive funding from the Child Care and Development Fund. This is the primary federal funding source for child care subsidies to help low-income working families access child care. It also improves the quality of child care for all children. The Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security Act set aside $3.5 billion. Nebraska…… read more »
Woman Charged With Assault In Domestic Stabbing
A Lincoln woman is facing charges after a stabbing on Tuesday, July 7th at 13th and F Street. Lincoln Police arrived to find a 33-year-old male with a stab wound to his lower back. He told police that 45-year-old Lisa Beverly had stabbed him during an argument. The victim and witnesses told police that 45-year-old…… read more »
Lincoln Man Facing Charges After Making Threats With Shotgun
A Lincoln man is facing weapons and other charges after a domestic disturbance on Tuesday, July 7th at 69th and Elkcrest Drive. Police were called to the home at 12:14 p.m. A 62-year-old woman told police that her roommate, 60-year-old Thad Grady was under the influence of pills and alcohol when he became angry for…… read more »