Wednesday, October 30th, 2024

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Good morning, Lincoln. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 30th of October.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ The Food Bank of Lincoln introduces initiatives like Check Out Hunger and Holiday Food Drive to encourage community contributions towards combating holiday hunger. KOLN
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Joshua Tackett was sentenced to 70 years to life for child abuse resulting in the death of his then-girlfriend's 22-month-old son, showcasing the severity of the crime. Lincoln Journal Star
- ➤ A woman in Lincoln was arrested for misappropriating over $130K of her children's benefits, received after their father's death, to gamble. KOLN
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ A district court in Nebraska began a trial to assess the validity of signatures for medical marijuana petitions, which could influence whether the initiatives appear on the 2024 ballot. KNOP
- ➤ Nebraska Secretary of State Bob Evnen encourages voters to return their early voting ballots or locate their polling places before Election Day to ensure their votes are counted. KNOP
- ➤ Two NU Regents, Rob Schafer and Jim Scheer, sponsored ads against Nebraska's Initiative 439 using large donations, drawing attention to campaign finance dynamics. Lincoln Journal Star
- ➤ The Lincoln City Council approved a resolution allowing council members to hire aides as either part-time employees or independent contractors to assist with policy research and constituent services. Lincoln Journal Star
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Bridal Show at Pla Mor Ballroom
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Fall Archery Clinic for Grades 3-8 in Lincoln, NE
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Salvage Title Vehicle Auction in Lincoln
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Career Development with Lincoln Electric System
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Networking Coffee Morning at Crescent Moon
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High School Economics Teacher Workshop
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Disney's The Little Mermaid Musical
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Nebraska Cornhuskers Women's Volleyball vs. Minnesota Golden Gophers
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