Tuesday, August 13th, 2024

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Good morning, Lincoln. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 13th of August.
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ An 88-year-old Texas man died in a head-on collision on I-80 near Greenwood, Nebraska, after driving the wrong way. KNOP
- ➤ 43-year-old Jason Roberts was pronounced dead at the scene of a car accident in Pierce County, Nebraska, with a 12-year-old passenger hospitalized; investigation ongoing. KOLN
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ A Lincoln man was arrested and faces several charges including possession of a controlled substance and carrying a concealed weapon, after a traffic stop revealed misdemeanors and illegal items in his truck. KOLN
- ➤ Jermaine Graham was charged for making terroristic threats after allegedly pointing a gun at a man during a dispute over a gas station slot machine in Lincoln. Lincoln Journal Star
- ➤ Rodney Ross was arrested in Michigan for his involvement in armed robberies at O’Reilly Auto Parts stores in Lincoln, Nebraska. Nebraska Now
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Lincoln Public Schools marked the start of the school year with an inaugural pep rally at Scott Middle School, aiming to boost student spirit and foster connections. KOLN
- ➤ Elijah Riley, a University of Nebraska-Lincoln student and founder of Big Gumdrop Outdoors, aims to connect local students with nature through educational programs and outdoor activities. Lincoln Journal Star
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Lincoln City Council debates reallocating funds from department reserves for police training and other services, amid concerns over setting precedents and budget implications. Lincoln Journal Star
LIFESTYLE NEWS
- ➤ A $50,000 lottery ticket was sold in Lincoln for the $201 million Powerball drawing. Lincoln Journal Star
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Nebraska's Nash Hutmacher was named to the Bednarik Award Watch List, recognizing his strong defensive performance in football. KFOR
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