Lincoln News

NU Board of Regent Jim McClurg of Lincoln, left, takes notes during public testimony Friday, Nov.... NU Board of Regent Jim McClurg of Lincoln, left, takes notes during public testimony Friday, Nov.

Date: November 19, 2009 Janet Ball, City Forestry, 441-7035 The City of Lincoln is receiving $10,000 for its tree planting efforts through the 2009 Trees for Nebraska Towns community landscaping grant program.

Date: November 19, 2009 Diane Gonzolas, Citizen Information Center, 441-7831 Deb Johnson, Parade Executive Director, 434-6901 Mayor Chris Beutler today announced that the Marvel Super Heroes will be in Lincoln for the 25th annual Star City Holiday Parade Saturday, December 5 in downtown Lincoln.

Lincoln Police say one man was killed when the car he was in was hit by an Amtrak train on West A Street.

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Sometime after 1:30 Wednesday morning LPD investigated a car accident. A Nissan Altima was towed from the scene.

The designers of a new office building in Lincoln are hoping it will win an award for its innovative green design.

Starting Tuesday, November 17, 2009, the Lincoln-Lancaster County Health Department will take appointments for those individuals who are in the priority groups to get the H1N1 Influenza vaccine.

H1N1 vaccinations are now available by appointment for those living in the Lincoln area who fall into one of the five high-risk categories.

The Sisters Ice Cream Shop in Northeast Lincoln has been open for about three months.

It may not be freezing outside this week, but winter is on its way and now the less fortunate people of Lincoln will be a little warmer.

Federal judicial officials have chosen a law clerk to serve as the Nebraska district's newest magistrate judge.

Lincoln Fire and Rescue responded to a call of an explosion and car fire at 2001 Donald Court, near 62nd and Leighton Streets shortly after 2:00 a.m. Thursday.

People all over Lincoln are saying thank you. Events are being held all around the city today to honor those who fought in wars on this Veteran's day.

From state employees losing work hours, to elimination of school funds, and possible layoffs... many solutions have been discussed to close the state budget gap, and some could result in big changes for Lincoln.

A Lincoln Police officer shot a fleeing driver in the arm after the driver tried to run the officer over Saturday evening.

According to court records, 23-year old Chance Paap was formally charged with manslaughter Thursday in Lancaster County Court.

A former firefighter recruit in Lincoln has lost his case against the city. Anthony Grazziano of Omaha had alleged in a lawsuit that he was fired in retaliation for falling off a ladder during training in March 2008.

Lincoln residents can learn more about the proposed Lincoln Haymarket Arena project at one of two open houses next week.

Lincoln police have released the name of a 28-year-old man who they say was shot by a friend.