Advocates say that a year after new SNAP rules (which require extra work hours) were implemented, food insecurity is nearing crisis as Nebraska food banks reported a 45% increase in service and families are struggling with rising needs during a virtual roundtable hosted by Nebraska Appleseed.
Mayor Gaylor Baird and LTU Director Liz Elliott said City crews are ready for winter weather with extra operators, sensor-equipped plows, 75 snow trucks and 6,000 tons of salt to clear roads and trails, while residents can sign up for storm updates by text.
Lincoln Public Schools' new security director, Nate Hill, leads a seven-member threat assessment team that reviews daily safety reports to prevent violence.
He said the team trains regularly with school staff and may expand in the future — a move aimed at strengthening school security.
Justin Evans and linebacker Owen Chambliss were named to The Athletic Mid-Season All-America Team on Oct.
22 + Evans is on the Rimington Trophy Watch List and Chambliss is on the Butkus Award Watch List as the Huskers prepare to host Washington on Oct. 31 at 7 p.m. CT.
Lincoln Transportation and Utilities announced that the intersection of South 27th Street and Sheridan Boulevard will close Monday, Oct.
26 for traffic signal work — Sheridan Boulevard between Lake Street and Bradfield Drive will also be closed, with work expected to finish by early winter so travelers should use alternate routes.
The Southwest Silver Hawks defeated top-seeded North Star Gators in a tough five-set HAC tournament title match at Lincoln High School on Thursday night.
Both teams now prepare for district play — their next step to secure a spot in the state tournament.
Rising grocery costs have left Blue Valley Community Action Partnership’s Crete food pantry out of essentials as demand grows across its nine-county area.
On Thursday, the group hosted an appreciation event honoring Smithfield Foods for funding two new freezers+ increasing its meat storage capacity.
A report released Wednesday at the Lincoln Chamber of Commerce finds that Lancaster County lost over 1,100 child care jobs and $10 million in tax revenue, with a 25% drop in small programs since 2019.
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