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Mayor Leirion Gaylor Baird and Lincoln Transportation and Utilities (LTU) officials today said that the latest expansion of Lincoln’s Biosolids Program will bolster the city’s innovative efforts to secure economic and environmental benefits from waste materials.

A memorial service for Kathleen “Kathy” Gonzalez will be held Saturday in York.

Wednesday morning, investigators performed a search warrant at the home of Joseph Maciarz Jr., 61, in Lincoln, NSP said that search uncovered numerous items of child pornography.

Here is the answer to today's Question of the Day in case you missed it.

Lincoln Fire and Rescue evacuated an apartment building near downtown on Tuesday because a resident was burning trash in his fireplace

LPD took a 14-year-old boy into custody for theft charges after three cars were stolen Tuesday morning.

Todd Wiltgen replaces former election commissioner Dave Shively, who retired on Jan. 20.

Tim Savona takes over as general manager following the passing of of Tom Lorenz last fall.

LPD says a 9mm gun and cash were stolen from a car in southeast Lincoln.

Nebraska Head Football Coach Matt Rhule has filed an arbitration suit against his former employer, looking to be paid severance compensation, according to a report from CBS Sports.

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Thayer Central Community Schools will be closed Wednesday out of an abundance of caution due to a threat. This will be the third day that the school is closed due to the threat.

A Lincoln Man was sentenced on Tuesday to 30 months in prison for assaulting federal officers.

The Lincoln-Lancaster County Health Department announced on Tuesday that the COVID-19 Risk Dial will remain in low yellow for a second week.

Doane’s Mak Hatcliff has been named this week’s Great Plains Athletic Conference Player of the Week for women’s basketball after her performances against Saint Mary and Midland. This marks the third time she has received the honor this season.

For his work in leading the Concordia University Men’s Basketball team to three wins last week, Noah Schutte has been named the GPAC/Hauff Mid-America Sports Player of the Week, as announced by the conference on Tuesday.

LPD is investigating a recent vandalism at a downtown church.

LPD says a woman fell victim to an internet pop-up scam where she lost more than $50,000.

Thayer Central Community Schools was closed Monday and Tuesday out of an abundance of caution due to a threat.

The Nebraska Hospital Association and Nebraska Rural Health Association released the Roadmap to Strong Rural Health Care on Monday.

The body of Patricia Lanam was found in the backyard of a residence. Plattsmouth Police said the extreme cold temperatures likely contributed to her death.

Eagle Fire and Rescue responded to a barn fire right off of Highway 34, west of Eagle, on Sunday.

Dozens of Lincoln brides and grooms-to-be attended the Winter Weather Gala Sunday afternoon that was hosted by the Talon Room.

The Saunders County Sheriff’s Office released the name of a 24-year-old woman who died in a two-car crash Wednesday evening in Saunders County.

Mayor Leirion Gaylor Baird and LPD Chief Teresa Ewins released a statement on the death of Tyre Nichols on Friday.

Highlights and scores from Friday's high school basketball games across the area.

Lincoln Transportation and Utilities Director Liz Elliott provided an update on a project that began last October to replace 1,000 malfunctioning LED streetlights.

A woman died and four others were injured in a two-car crash Wednesday evening in Saunders County.

In addition to office and commercial space, the 161,200 square-foot building would include affordable and market rate apartments.

The blood drive is at the Havelock United Methodist Church (4140 N. 60th St.) on Jan. 26 and 27.

LPD says a man chased and held onto his car after it was stolen from a southwest Lincoln gas station.

The Lincoln-Lancaster County Health Department announced on Tuesday that the COVID-19 Risk Dial will move to low yellow as several key indicators continue to show improvement.

Court documents are shedding light on what led up to the shooting death of an 18-year-old Lincoln man on Saturday morning in the Near South neighborhood.

Pizza Kitchen in Milford is being credited with saving the day, after providing lunch for 350 high school students on short notice.

Nebraska has received $2.7 million in gaming tax revenue from Lincoln’s Warhorse Casino since its opening on Sept. 24.

LPD says an intoxicated 20-year-old man trespassed and went into a south Lincoln middle school.

Gatorade announced on Monday that Mia Murray of Lincoln East High School is the 2022-23 Gatorade Nebraska Girls Cross Country Player of the Year.

Lincoln City Libraries announced its most popular titles of 2022 on Monday.

An inmate serving a life sentence for murder has died after spending nearly 20 years in prison.

Thousands attended the 13th Annual Lincoln Women’s Expo this weekend at the Lancaster County Event Center.

West A Street, from the east side of Southwest 27th Street to the west side of Southwest 23rd Street, will be closed beginning Monday.

City of Lincoln crews have begun treating arterial streets with granular salt pre-wet and brine on Saturday.

Lincoln Police have made an arrest in regards to a homicide in the Near South neighborhood on Saturday.

Highlights and scores from Friday's high school basketball games across the area.

Once they’ve completed their sentences, those who were convicted of a felony do what they can to reintegrate into their communities. Part of that means waiting two years to be able to cast a ballot.

The York County Sheriff was fined $1,000 for violating a Nebraska Statute by appearing in a televised campaign ad while wearing his uniform.

The Nebraska Department of Transportation has reopened I-80 between Grand Island and the Wyoming border.

Approximately 350 people who were hired within the last six months will be laid off and approximately 210 associates will be terminated for performance reasons.

Parking ban on busiest roads is in effect for the City of Lincoln.

Troopers with the Nebraska State Patrol have arrested a Colorado man after reports of a road rage incident on Interstate 80 near Elm Creek.