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Got wax? Capitol officials need certain brand to protect Abraham Lincoln statue

“We don't want to damage the lacquer, because that's a little more difficult to take off and repair that coating, so the wax is kind of the sacrificial layer,” he said.“I'm sure we'll come up with something that's not rocket science,” he said. “There's a lot of waxes out there. Nothing that's been quite as easy to apply or works as well so far.”





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Expanded Makers Market coming to Lincoln's University Place

The 2025 kickoff event expands the market to two full blocks along St. Paul Avenue, from North 47th to 49th streets.The event is free and open to the public and runs 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Sundays, including June 15, July 20, Aug. 17, Sept. 21 and Oct. 19. “We’re turning two city blocks into a pop-up celebration of creativity, community, and local pride,” Andy Peterson, the creative district's board president, said in a news release. “If you want to see what makes Lincoln shine, this is the place...
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Woman returned to Lincoln to care for mother, advocate for minority elder care

As Bettie’s condition progressed during the height of the COVID-19 pandemic, the isolation took a toll on her mentally and physically. She was no longer around the salon community that brought her so much joy and connection. Bettie Brown was forced to close the doors of Hair Suite Salon, the same doors that had welcomed 40 years’ worth of clients and friends.“You don't want to be considered dumb, you don't want to be considered lazy, you don't want to be looked at as something is wrong with you,...
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Lincoln native died in late April crash near Columbus

Platte County Sheriff Edward Wemhoff said Dylan Wall was driving a 1988 Ford F-150 north on East 59th Avenue just after 8 p.m. on April 22. As he was crossing U.S. 30, he was struck by a 2006 GMC pickup truck heading west on U.S. 30 driven by Manuel Martinez.The sheriff's office determined Wall failed to yield as he crossed U.S. 30 and said alcohol is believed to have been a factor.Wall was born in Lincoln and grew up in Henderson and Columbus. He returned to Lincoln for college, attending South...
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Lincoln's Pine Lake Road near SouthPointe to close until mid-June

A pair of gosling chicks wade through a patch of dandelions after their mother while at Pioneers Park on Wednesday, May 7, 2025, in Lincoln.

Baby Geese, otherwise known as goslings, are impressive birds. Within 24 hours after they hatch they can dive underwater 30 to 40 feet. Unlike songbirds, waterfowl like Canada geese have young that are born with downy feathers and can walk and swim almost immediately. These goslings stick close to their mother to learn survival skills.
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Lincoln man accused of giving 17-year-old girl meth before sexually assaulting her

In an affidavit for Laumer's arrest, Lincoln police say they were contacted by a Lincoln Public Schools social worker on April 28 after a 17-year-old girl reported Laumer gave her drugs and sexually assaulted her. Police say the teen reported she had been texting with Laumer, who told her he would give her cocaine if she went to his house during a weekend in March.When the teen went to Laumer's house, he allegedly mixed a white powder with water and injected the liquid into her several times thr...
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Florida police, U.S. marshals arrest Lincoln woman suspected of shooting ex-boyfriend

In the affidavit for Ochoa's arrest, Lincoln Police Officer Jon Rennerfeldt said that at about 5:40 a.m. Sunday, police were sent to a home near Third and H streets on a 911 call after a 36-year-old man called his boss and said he had been shot and needed an ambulance.Rennerfeldt said the man alleged that, about 20 minutes after they got to his home, Ochoa kicked in his bedroom door and shot him once.The other woman, who wasn't injured, helped him call an ambulance but left before police arrived...
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Lancaster County Sheriff's deputy hits cyclist outside County-City Building

The Lincoln Police Department, which investigated the crash, said in a crash report that Sheriff's Deputy Ethan Kastens was approaching a red light at the intersection from Rosa Parks Way preparing to turn right onto Ninth Street.The cyclist, Jacob McClellan, reported he was riding in the west crosswalk of Ninth Street and had a crosswalk indicator and continued southbound through the intersection when Kastens turned into him, according to the crash report. Sheriff Terry Wagner said his departme...
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Future heat alerts in Lincoln will prompt new, different responses, officials say

“This new plan will help our community beat the heat,” Gaylor Baird said. “Through this strengthened coordination between city, county and community partners, we can offer our residents timely access to cooling and health resources during extreme heat.”* Heat advisory or extreme heat watch: Issued when the heat index is expected to be 105 degrees or higher or if extreme heat is possible in the next one to three days. During an advisory or watch, the Health Department will send a heat brief to pa...
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Nebraska priest was at Vatican to witness history: The first American pope

The Diocese of Lincoln priest, who’s studying Biblical theology at the Pontifical Gregorian University in Rome, witnessed it in St. Peter’s Square, in the third row of the large crowd that had gathered there to see the new leader of the Catholic Church.“There's a little baby chick, and the little mama bird gave some food to the chick, and everyone was ooh-ing and aah-ing at that. And then all of a sudden, white smoke," Wahlmeier said, referring to the smoke signal the cardinals voting in the con...
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Deadline to register to vote, request mail-in ballot for Lincoln general election is Friday

Those registering to vote must do so in person at the Lancaster County Election Commission Office, 601 N. 46th St., since the online and postmark voter registration deadlines have passed.An early voter request form is available on the Election Commissioner’s website at: www.lancaster.ne.gov/election. Voters who don't have access to a printer can also submit a handwritten request. Voters will need to provide their name, address, signature and a valid form of identification, such as a Nebraska dri...
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'Something I knew I wanted to pursue': UNL student earns prestigious Truman Scholarship

McDermott, a first-generation college student from Omaha, said his interest in public service stemmed from high school history classes, where he saw how one person could change the course of others' lives with a single action, and it was something he wanted to do.McDermott’s been engaged in student governance since his freshman year, starting on the student court, Freshman Campus Leadership Associates and the Committee for Fee Allocations. He was appointed as chair of the Association of Students...
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University of Nebraska-Lincoln unveils plans for $1 million prize from Big Ten blood drive

Tony Rathgeber, chief of staff of UNL's student life division, said at a news conference the prize money from the Big Ten "We Give Blood" competition will be used to fund grants for faculty and staff to promote and advance health for students and the state.Each donation represents three lives that can be saved, and the amount given during the competition could help save as many as 60,000 lives, officials said.“It was very heartfelt in spite of the fact that it was not our team standing behind us...
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Lincoln officials honor writer Eiseley with Irvingdale Park historical marker

Loren Eiseley, a Lincoln native regarded as one of the predominant nature writers of the 20th century, was honored Friday with the unveiling of a state historical marker in Irvingdale Park. Eiseley, born Sept. 4, 1907, explored the area around the park as a kid, influencing many of his famous writings such as “The Immense Journey” and “The Night Country," according to a city news release.The historical marker in the park reads: “His time exploring creeks such as this one inspired his most famous...
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How fast can you pull a 15,000-pound plane 90 feet? 25 teams find out.

The 2nd Annual Plane Pull, hosted by the Women in Aviation Cornhusker Chapter, is the group's largest fundraising event of the year. Teams of three compete to see who can pull an airplane 90 feet the fastest.Kate Farneth, a charter pilot for Silverhawk Aviation, changed careers three years ago after seven years with the LUX Center for the Arts. Becoming a pilot was a huge confidence booster for her, she said, and she wished an event like this existed when she was younger. “So now that I see litt...
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Heuermann, Nebraska agricultural innovator, UNL philanthropist, dies at 99

Heuermann is known for his work in seed innovation through Prairie Valley Hybrids, a company he started with his brother and father, as well as his philanthropic support of UNL's Institute of Agriculture and Natural Resources, including endowments for a lecture series and professorship. After helping NU's department of agronomy with seed corn research and testing in his freshman year, Heuermann became interested in doing his own experiments with hybrid seeds and got $12 from his father to buy fo...
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