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City Leaders Stress Importance of Staying Safe During Storm

The third major storm of the season is impacting everything from school closures to dangerous weather-related injuries.

Published: Thu, 07 Jan 2010 05:08:08 GMT

LPS Closed Thursday

Lincoln Public School officials have decided to close school on Thursday, January 7th due to weather conditions.

Published: Thu, 07 Jan 2010 05:08:08 GMT

School Bus Drivers in Nebraska Could Have Phones Yanked

State Sen. Rich Pahls said he was stunned at what he heard: Some bus drivers for a Lincoln school were texting or otherwise using cell phones while transporting children.

Published: Thu, 07 Jan 2010 05:08:08 GMT

Nebraska Schools Could See Spending on Lobbyists Cut

Nebraska schools that spend thousands of dollars on lobbyists have caught the attention of state lawmakers.

Published: Thu, 07 Jan 2010 05:08:08 GMT

Nebraska Bill Would Further Restrict Sex Offenders

Convicted sex offenders would face greater restrictions under a proposal from one state senator.

Published: Thu, 07 Jan 2010 05:08:08 GMT

Warming Center Opens As Frigid Temperatures Roll In

The Hastings Salvation Army has opened its doors as a warming center for those without an adequate heat source.

Published: Thu, 07 Jan 2010 05:08:08 GMT

Is Alcoholism A Mental Illness In Sex Offender Cases?

The Nebraska Supreme Court has been asked to decide if alcoholism can be considered a mental illness in determining whether to commit sex offenders.

Published: Thu, 07 Jan 2010 05:08:08 GMT

How LPS Decides Whether to Cancel Classes

Lincoln Public School Susan Gourley shares what goes into the decision making process of closing school.

Published: Thu, 07 Jan 2010 05:08:08 GMT

State Senators Meet For 2010 Session

The 2010 Legislative Session has officially begun

Published: Thu, 07 Jan 2010 05:08:08 GMT

Lincoln Crews Plowing Arterial Streets

City street crews are currently engaged in a full-scale material spreading operation on Lincoln’s snow emergency routes and bus routes.

Published: Thu, 07 Jan 2010 05:08:08 GMT