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Sunday, August 11th, 2024
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Good morning, Lincoln. Here's your local news at a glance for Sunday, the 11th of August.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Vietnam veterans were warmly welcomed at the Nebraska Vietnam Veterans Memorial during their 39th annual reunion, marking their first visit since its opening in June. KOLN
- ➤ The Lincoln Police Department initiates an annual Traffic Safety Enforcement Project to boost safety around schools by monitoring traffic violations, funded by the Nebraska Department of Transportation-Highway Safety Office. KFOR
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ A fire at Johnson Lake destroyed two houses, caused minor injuries to three people, and resulted in the death of a family dog, with the cause of the blaze remaining undetermined. KNOP
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ Nebraska experienced the nation’s second-largest increase in homeowners' insurance rates due to severe weather events, with plans to address this crisis underway. Lincoln Journal Star
- ➤ Black Hills Energy opens enrollment for its Annual Price Option Program, allowing customers to lock their natural gas rate for 12 months starting Nov. 1, aiming for budget predictability rather than savings. Lincoln Journal Star
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Lincoln City Council members propose additional amendments to the upcoming biennial budget, focusing on enhancing training budgets for fire and police departments as well as maintaining baseball fields. Lincoln Journal Star
- ➤ Lancaster County seeks over 1,100 Election Day board workers for the general election, emphasizing the crucial role they play in maintaining democracy. Lincoln Journal Star
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SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Jim Rose expresses optimism about the Nebraska Huskers' prospects in the upcoming football season, highlighting defensive strengths and the potential impact of freshman quarterback Dylan Raiola. Lincoln Journal Star
- ➤ Nebraska volleyball alum Jordan Larson wears a unique Olympic rings necklace made from her medals by Lincoln's Sartor Hamann Jewelers for the 2024 Paris Olympics. Lincoln Journal Star
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