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White House briefly locked down after nearby officer-involved shooting

White House briefly locked down after nearby officer-involved shooting

  • JOEY GARRISON USA Today

The White House was briefly placed on lockdown on Monday after a law enforcement officer shot an individual on the National Mall near the Washington Monument.

New inspector general appointed for Nebraska's prisons

New inspector general appointed for Nebraska's prisons

  • ANNA KLEIBER Lincoln Journal Star

Zach Pluhacek was named the inspector general of the Nebraska state prison system on Monday.

Time is running out as the Bills home since 1973 gets closer to a methodical demolition

Time is running out as the Bills home since 1973 gets closer to a methodical demolition

  • By Mike Petro News Business Reporter

Power was officially turned off to the current Highmark Stadium on Friday. It is considered the start of the stadium’s mass demolition and is a significant milestone for the project as the new stadium nears completion.

Commissioners approve four liquor licenses for Cattlemen’s Ball

Commissioners approve four liquor licenses for Cattlemen’s Ball

  • Ashley Mohler

The Dawson County Board of Commissioners held their regularly scheduled meeting on May 1, approving four liquor licenses for the Cattlemen's Ball. Also approved were a conditional use permit and negations for a public defender.

Lincoln's Lied Center announces upcoming season, reveals 'mystery' Broadway show

Lincoln's Lied Center announces upcoming season, reveals 'mystery' Broadway show

  • ALYSSA JOHNSON Lincoln Journal Star

Donna and the Dynamos are bringing Broadway’s “Mamma Mia!” to Lincoln for its 25th-anniversary tour.

Dawson County considers aerial imagery for property assessments

Dawson County considers aerial imagery for property assessments

  • Ashley Mohler

Dawson County Board of Equalization is looking into using Aeriel images for assessor purposes. Eagelview gave them a presentation on what their Aeriel program could do for the county at the May 1 meeting.

199 students graduate from Lexington High School during Sunday ceremony

199 students graduate from Lexington High School during Sunday ceremony

  • Jessica Kennedy

Lexington High School held their graduation ceremony Sunday, May 3, in the high school gymnasium.

199 students graduate from Lexington High School during Sunday ceremony

199 students graduate from Lexington High School during Sunday ceremony

    Lexington High School held their graduation ceremony Sunday, May 3, in the high school gymnasium.

    US restaurant sales drop as Iran war pushes gasoline prices higher

    US restaurant sales drop as Iran war pushes gasoline prices higher

      Several U.S. restaurant chains reported weaker-than-expected sales growth in the latest quarter, saying soaring gasoline prices have forced their customers to cut back on other spending.

      Omaha temperatures expected to fall before a weekend rebound

      Omaha temperatures expected to fall before a weekend rebound

        Occasional showers and thunderstorms are possible but not very likely this week in Omaha as temperatures dip due to a cold front passing through the area.

        Local restaurant replaced at Graduate Hotel

        Local restaurant replaced at Graduate Hotel

          Single Barrel, which was located inside the Graduate Hotel in the Haymarket, announced it was closing down "for the foreseeable future," as the hotel shifts to a Hilton-operated restaurant.

          Gas prices expected to keep climbing as Nebraska motorists pay close to $4 per gallon

          Gas prices expected to keep climbing as Nebraska motorists pay close to $4 per gallon

            A regular gallon of gas is approaching $4 in Nebraska and the national average is $4.45 as the Iran war continues to keep oil prices above $100 per barrel.

            715 tickets issued as Omaha police crack down on illegal driving stunts

            715 tickets issued as Omaha police crack down on illegal driving stunts

              A special enforcement operation targeting illegal vehicular stunts and street racing has already resulted in hundreds of citations being issued by the Omaha Police Department.

              New York man robbed of Telfar bag, $1,500 necklace in Lincoln's Haymarket, police say

              New York man robbed of Telfar bag, $1,500 necklace in Lincoln's Haymarket, police say

                A 26-year-old Brooklyn, New York, man was assaulted by a group of men who robbed him of a bag, necklace, his passport and Social Security card.

                Local News

                Commissioners approve four liquor licenses for Cattlemen’s Ball

                Commissioners approve four liquor licenses for Cattlemen’s Ball

                The Dawson County Board of Commissioners held their regularly scheduled meeting on May 1, approving four liquor licenses for the Cattlemen's Ball. Also approved were a conditional use permit and negations for a public defender.

                Dawson County considers aerial imagery for property assessments

                Dawson County considers aerial imagery for property assessments

                Dawson County Board of Equalization is looking into using Aeriel images for assessor purposes. Eagelview gave them a presentation on what their Aeriel program could do for the county at the May 1 meeting.

                199 students graduate from Lexington High School during Sunday ceremony

                199 students graduate from Lexington High School during Sunday ceremony

                Lexington High School held their graduation ceremony Sunday, May 3, in the high school gymnasium.

                PHOTOS: Cinco de Mayo 5K and 10K

                PHOTOS: Cinco de Mayo 5K and 10K

                State & Regional

                New inspector general appointed for Nebraska's prisons

                New inspector general appointed for Nebraska's prisons

                Zach Pluhacek was named the inspector general of the Nebraska state prison system on Monday.

                Future of Nebraska Broadband Office unclear following reduction in federal BEAD funds

                LINCOLN — In the wake of federal pressure for states to use less in allocated funds, and now without a permanent director, the future of Nebraska’s Broadband Office is murky. Gov. Jim Pillen established the office as one of his first acts as governor in January 2023, which he tasked with overseeing the $405 million […]

                Lincoln's Lied Center announces upcoming season, reveals 'mystery' Broadway show

                Lincoln's Lied Center announces upcoming season, reveals 'mystery' Broadway show

                Donna and the Dynamos are bringing Broadway’s “Mamma Mia!” to Lincoln for its 25th-anniversary tour.

                Omaha temperatures expected to fall before a weekend rebound

                Omaha temperatures expected to fall before a weekend rebound

                Occasional showers and thunderstorms are possible but not very likely this week in Omaha as temperatures dip due to a cold front passing through the area.

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                Lexington's Mexican community engages in cultural celebration at public library

                UPDATED: City Council approves acquisition agreement for parts of Tyson property

                UPDATED: City Council approves acquisition agreement for parts of Tyson property

                Southeast Nebraska neighbors: Obituaries for May 4

                Southeast Nebraska neighbors: Obituaries for May 4

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                Survey: Impulse Buys May Be Ruining Some Americans’ Finances

                Long gone are the days where impulse buying meant grabbing an unplanned candy bar or magazine in the checkout line. Now, social media makes it quick and easy for us to purchase just about anything with the click of a button, whether or not it’s in the budget. And for some Americans, it’s hurting them...

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                Holiday Shoppers Beware: 3 Traps to Avoid as Scammers Prepare

                Black Friday is fast approaching, and shoppers are gearing up. The National Retail Federation expects more than 183 million people to shop over the weekend spanning Thanksgiving to Cyber Monday this year. But fraudsters are preparing for Black Friday too, looking for opportunities to steal your money or personal information. Before you dive into holiday...

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                Content by Breakthrough T1D. Learn about the Agostino family, their connection to Type 1 diabetes, and the Breakthrough T1D Nebraska Gala that will take place later this spring.

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                Crime

                State troopers trying to locate man who ran from traffic stop near Overton

                State troopers trying to locate man who ran from traffic stop near Overton

                In a social media post, the Nebraska State Patrol said a man ran south toward the Platte River near mile marker 244 between Overton and Lexington.

                2 arrested after Lexington police carry out arrest warrants

                2 arrested after Lexington police carry out arrest warrants

                LEXINGTON — The Lexington Police Department arrested two subjects Thursday morning after conducting simultaneous arrest operations.

                Gothenburg man charged with third-degree sexual assault of a child

                Gothenburg man charged with third-degree sexual assault of a child

                Dirk M. Earll, 29, is charged with third-degree sexual assault of a child, a Class 3A felony; and two counts of committing child abuse intentionally with no injury.

                North Platte man accused of stealing tires from various businesses using fraudulent credit cards

                North Platte man accused of stealing tires from various businesses using fraudulent credit cards

                Guillermo Goytia-Avitia, 57, of North Platte was arrested Wednesday on suspicion of theft by deception, more than $5,000.

                Politics

                New inspector general appointed for Nebraska's prisons

                New inspector general appointed for Nebraska's prisons

                Zach Pluhacek was named the inspector general of the Nebraska state prison system on Monday.

                Nebraska voters see no changes ahead of May primary despite national debate

                Nebraska voters see no changes ahead of May primary despite national debate

                Despite national debates over voting laws, Nebraska’s rules remain unchanged for the May primary.

                PACs spend millions in Nebraska's CD2 Democratic primary

                PACs spend millions in Nebraska's CD2 Democratic primary

                Political action committees have have spent big in the CD2 Democratic primary to support Denise Powell and attack Sen. John Cavanaugh. 

                Report says legalizing online sports betting in Nebraska could generate $87M over 5 years

                Report says legalizing online sports betting in Nebraska could generate $87M over 5 years

                New research commissioned by a group petitioning to legalize online sports betting in Nebraska found that doing so could generate just under $87 million in new state tax revenue over five years.

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