Top Story Spotlight Lincoln boy weighs 47 pounds, placed in state custody after hospitalization LORI PILGER Lincoln Journal Star Jan 26, 2026 Jan 26, 2026 0 × Nebraska requires mandatory reporting of child abuse or neglect Prefer us on Google Learn More Facebook Twitter Bluesky WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save A 12-year-old Lincoln boy has been removed from his guardian's care after being taken to the hospital with "significant malnourishment."kAmw6 H2D 7=@H? E@ r9:=5C6?VD w@DA:E2= :? ~>292[ H96C6 96VD @? =:76 DFAA@CE :? 4C:E:42= 4@?5:E:@?]k^AmkAmx? 2? 277:52G:E :? DFAA@CE @7 2 >@E:@? E@ E2<6 E96 49:=5 :?E@ 6>6C86?4J E6>A@C2CJ 4FDE@5J 7:=65 %9FCD52J 27E6C?@@?[ {:?4@=? !@=:46 x?G6DE:82E@C |:4926= q2CCJ D2:5 >65:42= DE277 2E qCJ2? 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