COVID-19 Outbreak Linked To Lincoln Eagles Club
The Lincoln-Lancaster County Health Department has identified an outbreak of COVID-19 associated with attendance an event at the Lincoln Eagles Club, 500 West Industrial Lake Drive, on Friday, September 11. The LLCHD is informing the public of the outbreak because anyone that attended the event has potentially been exposed to COVID-19 and is at risk…… read more »
Passing of Senior District Judge Laurie Smith Camp
Senior District Judge Laurie Smith Camp passed away unexpectedly and peacefully at her home overnight. Judge Smith Camp was appointed to the District Court by President George W. Bush in 2001, and was confirmed to that position by the Senate by a unanimous vote of all 100 senators. She was the first woman appointed as…… read more »
Lincoln Elementary Makes National Blue Ribbon Schools List
U.S. Secretary of Education Betsy DeVos today recognized six Nebraska schools as National Blue Ribbon Schools for 2020. The recognition is based on a school’s overall academic performance or progress in closing achievement gaps among student subgroups. “Congratulations to this year’s National Blue Ribbon School awardees,” said Secretary DeVos. “It’s a privilege to recognize the…… read more »
Lincoln Libraries To Provide Secure Ballot Boxes For General Election
Mayor Leirion Gaylor Baird and Lancaster County Election Commissioner Dave Shively today urged voters to cast their ballots early for the November 3 general election. The addition of ballot boxes at all eight Lincoln City Libraries locations will increase the number of ballot drop-off locations in the County to 11. The locked ballot boxes will…… read more »
Second-Straight Week Nebraska Sees Increase In Unemployment Numbers
Nebraska sees an increase in regular unemployment claims of 16-percent from the week prior. For pandemic unemployment claims, Nebraska saw an increase of 28-percent from the week prior. To view this week’s unemployment you can view them By the Numbers.… read more »
Theft Suspect Booked for Resisting Arrest And On Drug Charges
A Lincoln man is facing charges after a theft at Casey’s at 13th and # around 10 a.m. Wednesday, September 23rd. An employee told police that a man had taken a phone charging cord valued at $12.99. Officers viewed video surveillance and saw the individual take the court and were able to get a description.…… read more »