Wednesday, October 2nd, 2024

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Good morning, Lincoln. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 2nd of October.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Tom Lemke, a former Nebraska baseball player with a background in student development, has been appointed as the operations director and human resources for the Sandhills Global Youth Complex in Lincoln. KFOR
- ➤ Parts of A Street in Lincoln will be closed for pavement assessments Tuesday through Friday with alternate routes suggested. KOLN
- ➤ A Street in east Lincoln will experience partial closures for maintenance from Wednesday to Friday, with detour recommendations provided. Nebraska Now
- ➤ The Lincoln City Council unanimously approved a $39-million affordable housing development to provide 125 units for those earning no more than 60% of Lincoln's median income. KFOR
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ Lincoln Fire and Rescue responded to a car baler fire at U-Pull-It, with no reported damages or injuries. KOLN
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ A Lincoln man received a life sentence for fatally shooting his 18-year-old neighbor during a disagreement about an unleashed dog. Lincoln Journal Star
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Nebraska's first statewide report on dyslexia and reading for K-12 students, initiated by State Sen. Lou Ann Linehan, highlights progress in literacy but shows the need for further improvement and consistency in evaluating and supporting students. KNOP
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ CHI Health in Lincoln, Nebraska launches its annual drive-up flu shot clinic to facilitate easy access to vaccinations for individuals aged 7 and upwards, starting October 5. KOLN
LIFESTYLE NEWS
- ➤ Let's Pickle, a new venue featuring indoor pickleball courts and a restaurant, aims to open in December in Lincoln's Edgewood Shopping Center. Lincoln Journal Star
SPORTS NEWS
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