Feature, Government, State Legislature
103rd State Legislature Begins Today
Lawmakers will return to the state capitol building this morning, for the 103rd State Legislature. Lincoln State Senator Bill Avery tells us there are several things happening on day one. “New people will be sworn in, committees chairs are elected, the new speaker will be elected, the clerk is elected. We get those things out [...]
Feature
YNN Announces Kickstarter Project
It has only been a week since launch, but the response of yournebraskanews.com has been nothing but positive! Residents are enjoying the content of YNN and the capability to take it on the go, with access through our mobile site. We continue to work on innovative ways to get you the news you want, including [...]
Education, Feature, Governor, State Legislature
Governor Heineman Announces a Two-Year Tuition Freeze
“In Nebraska, we understand that education is the great equalizer and that’s why education is a priority for me.” Governor Dave Heineman made that comment, as he announces a plan to freeze University and State college tuition for two years in Nebraska. The proposal would save the average student roughly $1,000 for two year, according [...]
Environment, Feature, Mayor
Mayor Announces Additional Salt, Sand on Residential Streets
If your residential street is still packed with ice, you’re not alone. Residential areas across the City are still caked in packed, frozen-solid ice. With the exception of school zones and bus routes, the rest of the residential streets have seemed neglected. Lincoln Mayor Chris Beutler announced today that he has ordered additional salt and [...]
Environment, Feature, Governor, Keystone XL
Governor Receives Keystone XL Evaluation Report
Governor Dave Heineman has received final evaluation report from the Department of Environmental Quality, regarding the new route of the Keystone XL Pipeline. Sources tell us the Governor is expected to approve the pipeline, pending a careful review of the report. “I appreciate the feedback that we have received from citizens, and the hard work [...]
Health
LLCHD: “Very High” Number of Influenza Cases, Two Deaths
Posted on 08 January 2013
The Lincoln-Lancaster County Health Department announced today that two deaths have occurred in Lancaster County, related to influenza. There is also a very high number of cases reported. In a news release, Health Director Judy Halstead says an adult and child have died. Both of them were not immunized. Halstead recommends everyone age six months [...] Continue Reading
City Council, Elections
Lincoln Businessman Enters City Council Race
Posted on 08 January 2013
Mark Whitehead, Lincoln businessman and President, CEO of Whitehead Oil Co., announced he is running for an at-large seat on the City Council. “I view this as another step in giving back to the community,” Whitehead tells us this morning. “I look forward to bringing a business perspective to the City Council and some of [...] Continue Reading
Fire
Fire Completely Destroys a Lincoln Home
Posted on 08 January 2013
Lincoln Fire and Rescue says a Southeast Lincoln home had been completely destroyed, after a fire last night. LFR tells us this morning that they were called to the home at 1241 Piper Way before 8:00 p.m. Battalion Chief Tim Linke says when crews arrived, the house was fully engulfed in flames. He adds it [...] Continue Reading
Crimes & Court, Lancaster County Sheriffs
Arrest Warrant Issued for Second Suspect
Posted on 07 January 2013
There have been developments in the homicide case of 25-year-old Tyler Shoenrock. The Lancaster County Attorney’s Office says 23-year-old Miguel A. Castillo, of Lincoln, will now face one count of accessory to a felony. He was originally charged with first-degree murder. Court records of the interview indicate Castillo accuses the second suspect, 20-year-old Adrian Casares, [...] Continue Reading
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