Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 17th of June.
Good morning, Lincoln.
Police reported that 44-year-old Jeremy Charginghawk of Lincoln was struck and killed in a parking lot near 27th and Theresa on Saturday at 12:30 a.m.—the driver said he made a slow right-hand turn and believed Charginghawk was lying on the ground, and no charges have been filed.
Two people were taken to a hospital with life-threatening injuries after a two-vehicle crash near northwest 98th Street and west Raymond Road at 12:33 p.m. on Monday—one was the driver and the other a passenger in an eastbound vehicle.
A man (Braxton Devor) accused of impersonating an officer to stop a drunk driver was arrested Monday near west Van Dorn and Homestead in Lincoln at about 12:15 a.m. after he activated emergency lights; police said he falsely claimed to be a volunteer firefighter and noted that a driver was cited for DUI.
Suspect Joseph Ambroz, 77, who was extradited from Oklahoma for the 1969 stabbing death of Mary Kay Hesse, will face a delayed court appearance in mid-July as his defense has asked to dismiss the case—he remains in custody at Lincoln’s Reception and Treatment Center due to unmet medical needs in Saunders County.
Lincoln Public Schools will pilot a new math curriculum next fall at five local elementary schools using Houghton Mifflin Harcourt’s Into Math program—teachers are training this summer for a smooth transition and a later districtwide rollout next school year.
The district approved a $250,000 bid for materials to support the new program.
Lincoln East senior Myles Hardt — one of Nebraska's top performers — flew with Millard West graduate Natalie Kersten to New York City to prepare for the Jimmy Awards showcase on Broadway on June 23 at 6:30 p.m. They will spend 10 days honing their skills with Broadway experts during rehearsals and coaching sessions.
Gov. Pillen is pushing for more property tax relief by promoting a broadened sales tax to help fund state school operations; he said he will hold one-on-one talks with lawmakers to build support—despite three past failed attempts.
Attorney General Hilgers announced Monday that all 55 attorneys general signed on to a $7.4 billion settlement with Purdue Pharma and the Sackler family — ending their control of Purdue and its opioid sales.
Nebraska will receive up to $19,743,962.87 over 15 years to support addiction treatment and recovery.
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Lincoln Men's & Senior City Amateur Golf Tournament
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Teen Night at Northeast YMCA
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YOUTH Child Watch at Cooper YMCA
June 30 – July 5 — Cooper YMCA — Reservations required — Child Watch service for ages 18 months to 10 years available for the week.
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