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'A lot of joy' - Nebraskans get into holiday spirit at Hometown Christmas celebration
Hometown Christmas, 12.8 Children, including Elise Suelter (from right), 12, and Leah Mulka, 14, both of Lincoln, sing Christmas carols during the Hometown Christmas event Sunday outside the Governor's Mansion. Music and holiday cheer filled the Rotunda as Nebraskans gathered at the state Capitol on Sunday for the annual Christmas tree-lighting ceremony and Hometown Christmas holiday festival.
'A lot of joy' - Nebraskans get into holiday spirit at Hometown Christmas celebration
Music and holiday cheer filled the Rotunda as Nebraskans gathered at the state Capitol on Sunday for the annual Christmas tree-lighting ceremony and Hometown Christmas holiday festival. "This tree fills us with awe and appreciation for our lives of privilege and our lives of prosperity," said Greg Bouvier, pastor at Sheridan Lutheran Church in Lincoln, during an opening prayer at the tree-lighting event. Nebraska radio broadcaster Charlie Brogan hosted the ceremony, and Gov.
'More than a building': Youth For Christ celebrates new $3M Lincoln activity center
The sun set, illuminating the red carpet rolled out in front of the double doors to The Rock while worship music filled the chilly air. Dozens of Nebraskans stood outside on Friday as Matt Schulte, executive director of Lincoln's Youth For Christ, took center stage. "Three, two, one..." Cheers rang out as Schulte cut a red ribbon, marking the grand opening of the nonprofit's new activity center.
'More than a building': Youth For Christ celebrates new $3M Lincoln activity center
The sun set, illuminating the red carpet rolled out in front of the double doors to The Rock while worship music filled the chilly air. Dozens of Nebraskans stood outside on Friday as Matt Schulte, executive director of Lincoln's Youth For Christ, took center stage. "Three, two, one..." Cheers rang out as Schulte cut a red ribbon, marking the grand opening of the nonprofit's new activity center.
Lincoln Fire and Rescue ambulance involved in crash at 48th and O streets
A Lincoln Fire and Rescue ambulance transporting a patient was involved in a crash in Lincoln on Thursday, officials said. LFR responded to the crash between the ambulance and a vehicle at 48th and O streets at about 3:15 p.m., spokesperson MJ Lierman said. The ambulance was traveling through the intersection at the time of the collision, Lierman said. Officials did not say which vehicle caused the collision. Another ambulance took the patient being transported to the hospital.
Lincoln church opens new community art program
F Street Neighborhood Church is hosting an open house Friday for its new community art space. The Art Chapel, located on the north side of the church at 1302 F St., will be open from 6-9 p.m. This will be the first time it is open to the public. The open house will include a silent auction, drawings for prizes, a photo booth and a make-it-table.
Nebraska State Board of Canvassers to meet Monday, Dec. 2
The Nebraska State Board of Canvassers will meet on Monday to certify the results of the 2024 statewide general election. The canvassers will convene at 1 p.m. in the Governor's Hearing Room at the Capitol where they will review certification materials from county election officials. The board includes Gov. Jim Pillen, Secretary of State Bob Evnen, Attorney General Mike Hilgers, State Treasurer Tom Briese and State Auditor Mike Foley.
Lincoln woman dies in single-vehicle accident in northeast Nebraska
A Lincoln woman died in a single-vehicle accident in northeast Nebraska last month. Laura Schindlbeck, 47, died from injuries she sustained in the accident near the intersection of Nebraska Highway 14 and 523 Avenue north of Elgin at about 11 p.m. on Nov. 17, the Antelope County Sheriff's Office told The Elgin Review newspaper. The Sheriff's Office said Schindlbeck was driving north toward Neligh when her 2001 Ford Explorer SUV went off the road.
AARP tax-aide program calls for volunteers
The American Association of Retired Persons is seeking volunteers to assist with its tax-aide program. The AARP Foundation Tax-Aide Program is the nation's largest free tax preparation assistance service. It provides free tax preparation and filing services to taxpayers, primarily serving older adults with low to moderate income. To become a volunteer, there is no level or type of experience required.
AARP tax-aide program calls for volunteers
The American Association of Retired Persons is seeking volunteers to assist with its tax-aide program. The AARP Foundation Tax-Aide Program is the nation's largest free tax preparation assistance service. It provides free tax preparation and filing services to taxpayers, primarily serving older adults with low to moderate income. To become a volunteer, there is no level or type of experience required.
Gov. Pillen appoints new DHHS director of Medicaid and long-term care
Gov. Jim Pillen appointed Drew Gonshorowski as director of Medicaid and long-term care for the Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services on Tuesday. He will replace Matt Ahern, who has been interim director since December 2023 when Kevin Bagley retired. "I appreciate Matt’s public service during his time at DHHS," Pillen said in a press release. Gonshorowski served as a policy analyst for 12 years, most recently as a senior research fellow for Paragon Health Institute.
International Quilt Museum hosts annual art market
Friends of the International Quilt Museum is hosting its 10th annual Art Market on Friday and Saturday. The art market will feature 18 Nebraska artists who specialize in a variety of mediums. The market will be open 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Friday and 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday.
Lincoln libraries, Lied Center to host 'Little Mermaid' story time
Lincoln City Libraries and the Lied Center for Performing Arts is hosting a Page to Stage event with actors from Disney's "The Little Mermaid" on Friday. Bennett Martin Public Library will host the interactive story time event from 10:15-11 a.m. Friday. There will be mermaid-themed stories, crafts and appearances from actors from "The Little Mermaid," the Disney musical at the Lied Center through Sunday.
Nebraska cancer survivor who wants to promote solo travel will appear on reality TV show
As she was sitting in the waiting room of the hospital, Joy Huber couldn't stop thinking about how she might die. "I wasn't ready to die because I hadn't fully lived," Huber said. There was a distinct possibility her doctor was going to tell her she had months to live. At 33, Huber was diagnosed with Stage 4 non-Hodgkin's lymphoma. Fourteen years later, Huber is using her second chance at life to help other women live their lives with no regrets.
'Beyond the ballot box': Lincoln forum discusses democracy after election
More than a hundred people filled the pews of First-Plymouth Church on Sunday for a public forum to discuss the state of democracy after last Tuesday's election. The program, titled "We the People: Healing Our Democracy," was organized by Joe Starita, a former journalism professor at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln, who posed a question to the audience at the beginning of the forum. "How many of you are concerned about the state of our democracy today?" Nearly every hand immediately shot up.
'Beyond the ballot box': Lincoln forum discusses democracy after election
Democracy panel Panelist Laura Ebke (second from left) answers a question about the state of American democracy during a public forum on Sunday at First-Plymouth Church. More than a hundred people filled the pews of First-Plymouth Church on Sunday for a public forum to discuss the state of democracy after last Tuesday's election.
'Beyond the ballot box': Lincoln forum discusses democracy after election
More than a hundred people filled the pews of First-Plymouth Church on Sunday for a public forum to discuss the state of democracy after last Tuesday's election. The program, titled "We the People: Healing Our Democracy," was organized by Joe Starita, a former journalism professor at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln, who posed a question to the audience at the beginning of the forum. "How many of you are concerned about the state of our democracy today?" Nearly every hand immediately shot up.
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Nebraska voters look to future after Trump carries state by wider margin than 2020
GOP watch party, 11.5 Republicans, including Auditor Mike Foley, attend a Republican election night watch party on Tuesday at the Lincoln Marriott Cornhusker Hotel. For Elizabeth Struwe, the 2024 presidential election was about having a leader who will put the American people first. For Tessa Faust, it was a matter of safeguarding the rights of Nebraskans.
Nebraska voters look to future after Trump carries state by wider margin than 2020
For Elizabeth Struwe, the 2024 presidential election was about having a leader who will put the American people first. For Tessa Faust, it was a matter of safeguarding the rights of Nebraskans. Hundreds of Lancaster County residents attended the Republican and Democratic campaign parties in downtown Lincoln on Tuesday night, expressing optimism and apprehension about what the results could mean for the future.
Nebraska voters look to future after Trump carries state by wider margin than 2020
For Elizabeth Struwe, the 2024 presidential election was about having a leader who will put the American people first. For Tessa Faust, it was a matter of safeguarding the rights of Nebraskans. Hundreds of Lancaster County residents attended the Republican and Democratic campaign parties in downtown Lincoln on Tuesday night, expressing optimism and apprehension about what the results could mean for the future.
Fischer, Osborn hold Lincoln rallies as election enters final push
Two days ahead of Election Day, U.S. Sen. Deb Fischer and her Independent challenger Dan Osborn made their final case to voters at separate rallies in Lincoln on Sunday. Fischer appeared with fellow Republicans, including Nebraska U.S. Sen. Pete Ricketts and Rep. Mike Flood — who are also up for re-election Tuesday — and State Auditor Mike Foley at a rally attended by dozens of people at Auld Pavilion as part of a statewide tour over the weekend.
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Nebraska mountain lion lottery applications to open in November
Lottery applications for 2025 mountain lion hunting permits will open Nov. 4, according to the Nebraska Game and Parks Commission. Permits are available for Nebraska residents and are limited to one permit per calendar year. Hunters are only allowed to kill and keep one mountain lion of either sex. Hunting can take place in the Pine Ridge Unit, Niobrara Unit and Wildcat Hills Unit.
Nebraska mountain lion lottery applications to open in November
Lottery applications for 2025 mountain lion hunting permits will open Nov. 4, according to the Nebraska Game and Parks Commission. Permits are available for Nebraska residents and are limited to one permit per calendar year. Hunters are only allowed to kill and keep one mountain lion of either sex. Hunting can take place in the Pine Ridge Unit, Niobrara Unit and Wildcat Hills Unit.
Lincoln foundation awards $220,000 in grants to Nebraska nonprofits
The Cooper Foundation Board of Trustees has awarded over $200,000 in grants to Nebraska nonprofits. The foundation makes quarterly grants supporting Lincoln and Lancaster County nonprofit organizations focused on the arts, civic and community engagement, education, the environment, humanities and human services. Sixteen organizations were the recipients of the foundation’s third quarter grants, the majority of which are based in Lincoln.
Second grade champ finishes first in one-mile race 10 years after his brother
In 2014, 7-year-old B.J. Bradford won the second grade heat in Lincoln’s annual Pumpkin Run. Ten years later, 7-year-old Camron Bradford, did the same — with his big brother cheering him on. Camron Bradford, a second grader at Fredstrom Elementary, competed in the Pumpkin Run on Sunday, a 1-mile fun run in Lincoln’s West Haymarket, and led all second grade runners with a time of 6 minutes, 43 seconds.
Second grade champ finishes first in one-mile race 10 years after his brother
In 2014, 7-year-old B.J. Bradford won the second grade heat in Lincoln’s annual Pumpkin Run. Ten years later, 7-year-old Camron Bradford, did the same — with his big brother cheering him on. Camron Bradford, a second grader at Fredstrom Elementary, competed in the Pumpkin Run on Sunday, a 1-mile fun run in Lincoln’s West Haymarket, and led all second grade runners with a time of 6 minutes, 43 seconds.
Officials cancel Nebraska National Guard hurricane support mission
Florida officials have canceled the Nebraska National Guard's mission to Florida that was intended to provide support for emergency response operations following Hurricane Milton. After post-storm assessment, Florida officials decided to cancel their original call for help in anticipation of damage that would be caused by Hurricane Milton's landfall.
4 people killed in single-vehicle crash in Grand Island
Four people died in a single-vehicle crash in Grand Island early Sunday, the Grand Island Police Department said in a press release. First responders were dispatched to the intersection of South Locust Street and Stagecoach Road on reports of a crash just after midnight. Police say a vehicle was traveling northbound on South Locust at a high rate of speed before crossing over the southbound lanes and hitting a tree on the west side of the road on South Locust.
4 people killed in single-vehicle crash in Grand Island
Four people died in a single-vehicle crash in Grand Island early Sunday, the Grand Island Police Department said in a press release. First responders were dispatched to the intersection of South Locust Street and Stagecoach Road on reports of a crash just after midnight. Police say a vehicle was traveling northbound on South Locust at a high rate of speed before crossing over the southbound lanes and hitting a tree on the west side of the road on South Locust.
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4 killed in crash in Grand Island on South Locust Street
Four people died in a single-vehicle crash in Grand Island early Sunday, the Grand Island Police Department said in a news release. First responders were dispatched to the intersection of South Locust Street and Stagecoach Road on reports of a crash just after midnight. Police say a vehicle was traveling northbound on South Locust at a high rate of speed before crossing over the southbound lanes and hitting a tree on the west side of the road on South Locust.
Lincoln's annual Pumpkin Run brings hundreds to Haymarket
The sound of Taylor Swift's "Shake It Off" blasts through the speakers as runners fight the chill of the Sunday morning autumn winds. As they round the last turn in Lincoln's Haymarket, the roaring cheers of the crowd grow louder as racers near the finish line. But these aren't your typical runners finishing a 5K or marathon. These are kids participating in Lincoln's annual Pumpkin Run, which is touted as the nation's largest 1-mile youth fun run.
Large wildfire in northern Lancaster County prompts evacuations
Multiple volunteer fire departments were working to put out a large wildfire in northern Lancaster County on Sunday afternoon that prompted some homes to be evacuated.
LES workers return from Hurricane Helene relief efforts
Lincoln Electric System crews returned to Lincoln on Sunday after helping with power restoration efforts in Georgia amid Hurricane Helene. The crews were expected to arrive in Lincoln a little before 2 p.m., an LES spokesperson said. Twelve LES employees and six Grand Island Utilities employees left Lincoln for Albany, Georgia, on Sept. 25. They also helped restore power in Washington, Georgia.
Award-winning author to visit Lincoln
Lincoln City Libraries will host a discussion with the author of the One Book One Lincoln winning selection in October. Amanda Peters, author of "The Berry Pickers" and winner of the 2024 One Book One Lincoln award, will discuss her debut novel at an in-person interview, followed by a session of question and answer. The talk will take place at 7 p.m. on Oct. 14 at the Lincoln High School Auditorium.
Vegan restaurant challenge coming to Lincoln in October
A competition challenging local restaurants to come up with new vegan dishes is coming to Lincoln next month. The public is invited to go to restaurants participating in the inaugural Vegan Chef Challenge, sample new vegan dishes and go online or to one of the participating restaurants and vote for their favorite dish by Oct. 31.
Lincoln Public Schools honors Standing Bear's history at dedication ceremony
Lincoln Public Schools hosted a dedication ceremony at Standing Bear High School on Sunday. Dozens of community members gathered in the Standing Bear auditorium to honor the start of the second school year at the high school and recognize the work of countless people to create the namesake school. Members of the Ponca Tribe and school and district officials spoke to those in attendance. There were also performances from the Ponca Drum Group and members of the school's band.
Lincoln Public Schools honors Standing Bear's history at dedication ceremony
Lincoln Public Schools hosted a dedication ceremony at Standing Bear High School on Sunday. Dozens of community members gathered in the Standing Bear auditorium to honor the start of the second school year at the high school and recognize the work of countless people to create the namesake school. Members of the Ponca Tribe and school and district officials spoke to those in attendance. There were also performances from the Ponca Drum Group and members of the school's band.
Man arrested after several cars, building struck in central Lincoln
Lincoln police arrested a 19-year-old man after he allegedly crashed into several parked cars and a building in central Lincoln on Sunday before fleeing the scene, police say. Police were called to the area of 25th and J streets just after 10:50 a.m. on reports of a crash, according to a Lincoln Police Department new release. Police say a Ford F-150 pickup truck headed south on 25th Street struck several cars and a building before the driver fled on foot.
Vegan restaurant challenge coming to Lincoln in October
A competition challenging local restaurants to come up with new vegan dishes is coming to Lincoln next month. The public is invited to go to restaurants participating in the inaugural Vegan Chef Challenge, sample new vegan dishes and go online or to one of the participating restaurants and vote for their favorite dish by Oct. 31.
'Disney on Ice' to return to Lincoln's Pinnacle Bank Arena
"Disney on Ice" will return to Pinnacle Bank Arena this weekend.
Lincoln alpaca farm will open its gates to public this weekend
A local alpaca farm will open its doors for the 18th annual National Alpaca Farm Day. From 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturday and Sunday, JP Acres will host an open house where guests are free to come see their alpacas, pet them, feed them and take them on an obstacle course. Guests can also purchase alpaca products from the farm's store or receive a history lesson about alpacas. JP Acres is home to 25 alpacas. While it has been open for 35 years, it has only had alpacas for nine years.
Cheetah conservationist to host seminar at UNL
Conservationist Laurie Marker will give a talk about cheetah conservation efforts at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln on Monday. Marker, an adjunct professor at the University of Nebraska Omaha for more than a decade, will host the seminar at noon in Hardin Hall on UNL's East Campus in room 901. The talk is open to the public.
Cheetah conservationist to host seminar at UNL
Conservationist Laurie Marker will give a talk about cheetah conservation efforts at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln on Monday. Marker, an adjunct professor at the University of Nebraska Omaha for more than a decade, will host the seminar at noon in Hardin Hall on UNL's East Campus in room 901. The talk is open to the public.
Three killed in western Nebraska motorcycle crash, State Patrol says
Three people are dead after a motorcycle crash Saturday near Arthur in western Nebraska, according to the Nebraska State Patrol. The Arthur County Sherriff's Department requested assistance from the State Patrol after responding to reports of a crash on Nebraska Highway 61 south of Arthur at about 1:35 p.m., the State Patrol said in a news release Sunday.
E.N. Thompson Forum to begin 36th season later this month
The E.N. Thompson Forum on World Issues will begin its 36th season later this month with a guest lecture by best-selling author Amy Tan. The E.N. Thompson Forum, a cooperative project of the Cooper Foundation, the Lied Center for Performing Arts and the University of Nebraska-Lincoln, will host a trio of best-selling authors and an astrophysicist. The 2024-25 season centers around the theme "Lessons from the Natural World" and aims to explore the beauty and wonder of planet Earth and the universe.
Lincoln teenager referred to juvenile court after sharing rumors of school violence
A 16-year-old Lincoln boy was referred to juvenile court on suspicion of making terroristic threats Thursday for allegedly posting rumors on Snapchat about a potential threat toward a school, officials said. Just after 9 a.m., the Lincoln High School principal reported a social media post threatening violence at the school to the Lincoln Police Department.
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