3+ day, 19+ hour ago   (271+ words) Lincoln is increasing its financial support for Hope Village as construction moves forward on an 18-home community designed primarily to provide affordable, permanent housing for people leaving incarceration. The city’s contribution to the Bridges to Hope project has increased from…...

3+ day, 20+ hour ago   (201+ words) Lincoln City Libraries has selected “Culpability” by Bruce Holsinger as the 2026 One Book One Lincoln community reading selection. The novel follows a family after their autonomous minivan crashes into another vehicle, raising questions about responsibility, artificial intelligence and who is…...

1+ week, 5+ day ago   (228+ words) This is National Preparedness Month, and Lincoln-Lancaster County Emergency Management is encouraging residents to take steps now to be ready for an emergency. Emergency Management Director Jim Davidsaver says this year’s theme is “Americans Stand Ready.” The campaign will focus…...

2+ week, 1+ hour ago   (264+ words) September is National Recovery Month, and a Lincoln substance-use treatment provider is encouraging Nebraskans to take a closer look at the resources available to people struggling with addiction. She recommends people check with their insurance providers if they or a…...

2+ week, 1+ day ago   (176+ words) A new Lincoln skatepark will honor the legacy of longtime skateboarder and community advocate Kevin Wilkins. Professional skateboarder Tony Hawk called the naming a fitting tribute to Wilkins’ legacy. “I had the privilege of knowing Kevin Wilkins for decades, working…...

2+ week, 4+ day ago   (278+ words) More than 6,500 children in Lancaster County are currently receiving free books every month through Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library. Kat Ousey is executive director of Link to Literacy and says the Lincoln nonprofit became the local partner for the program in…...

2+ week, 5+ day ago   (184+ words) Lancaster County is moving closer to opening a 24-hour crisis center for children and families in Lincoln. The County Board Tuesday approved lease agreements with Family Service and CenterPointe for space at 220 South 17th Street. The organizations will provide different parts…...

2+ week, 6+ day ago   (190+ words) klin.com Lincoln Man Dies After Drowning at Saunders County Reservoir A 43-year-old Lincoln man has died after drowning Sunday night at the Cottonwood Reservoir in Saunders County. The Saunders County sheriff says the 9-1-1 Dispatch Center received a call about…...

3+ week, 3+ day ago   (299+ words) Young Lincoln residents will soon be able to apply for grants of up to $5,000 to develop and lead projects addressing climate and sustainability issues in the community. Mayor Leirion Gaylor Baird announced Thursday that Lincoln received a $50,000 grant from Bloomberg…...

3+ week, 4+ day ago   (114+ words) klin.com Brews at the Zoo Returns Saturday at Lincoln Children’s Zoo Adults will have a chance to enjoy the Lincoln Children’s Zoo after hours this weekend during the latest Brews at the Zoo event. The 21-and-over event is Saturday…...