Lincoln news

• Kohl's temporarily closing stores nationwide

  19-03-2020 20:30
  
  Kohl's announced Thursday they will be closing their stores temporarily.
  
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• Ricketts announces Nebraska's first directed health measure for coronavirus

  19-03-2020 19:17
  
  Governor Pete Ricketts on Thursday announced Nebraska's first Directed Health Measure (DHM) for coronavirus (COVID-19). 
  
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• Ricketts announces Directed Health Measure for 4 counties

  19-03-2020 19:17
  
  Governor Pete Ricketts on Thursday announced Nebraska's first Directed Health Measure (DHM) for coronavirus (COVID-19). 
  
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• Local hospitals say they're prepared for possible surge of coronavirus patients

  19-03-2020 19:03
  
  Nebraska health care systems say they are prepared for a high number of patients if confirmed coronavirus cases increase in our state.
  
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• Walmart cutting hours at stores nationwide

  19-03-2020 16:45
  
  Walmart stores in the United States are adjusting operating hours amid the continued spread of coronavirus (COVID-19). 
  
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• Gasoline .99 cents a gallon - Kentucky first lowest in the nation

  19-03-2020 13:53
  
  Gas prices in Nebraska dropping below $2.00 in some areas.
  
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• Food banks face virus dilemma: More demand, fewer volunteers

  19-03-2020 10:56
  
  Officials say it makes them less efficient, but they don't have better options.
  
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• Official: Toilet paper being stolen from I-80 rest stops

  19-03-2020 10:49
  
  The spokeswoman says truck parking should remain open even if the rest area buildings are closed.
  
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• Nebraska developmental disabilities head takes federal job

  19-03-2020 10:46
  
  Miller has worked for the state for 20 years.
  
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• UPDATE: Two arrested in fatal downtown shooting

  19-03-2020 04:50
  
  Lincoln Police arrested 34-year-old Marcus D. Winston for first degree murder.
  
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• Lincoln man arrested in fatal shooting on O street

  19-03-2020 04:50
  
  Lincoln Police arrested 34-year-old Marcus D. Winston for first degree murder.
  
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• Lincoln Public Schools enacts Emergency Powers Resolution due to COVID-19

  19-03-2020 04:28
  
  It will give superintendent Dr. Steve Joel the power to make minute to minute decisions for the ever changing future.
  
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• UNL student denied COVID-19 testing despite symptoms

  19-03-2020 04:27
  
  ?Erin Patton says she marked off all the COVID–19 symptoms over the past few days.
  
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• Lincoln Police make arrest in Lincoln mans murder

  19-03-2020 03:56
  
  Lincoln police arrested 34-year-old Marcus D. Winston Wednesday afternoon on two charges. First degree murder and use of a firearm to commit a felony. 
  
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• President Trump signs Coronavirus aid package with paid sick leave

  19-03-2020 02:46
  
  President Trump signed an economic relief bill to help combat the Coronavirus pandemic, ensuring free testing and paid leave for certain workers.
  
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• Trucking companies working through the coronavirus storm

  19-03-2020 00:22
  
  So many industries and businesses are being affected by the coronavirus, and the trucking industry is no different. They're working around the clock to provide supplies as demand keeps rising.
  
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• Cure your kids' cabin fever with these fun activities!

  18-03-2020 23:33
  
  Kids coming down with cabin fever? Check out these cool ideas on how to keep your family engaged!
  
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• 'True heroes wear scrubs': Man cheers on staff at Lincoln assisted living facility

  18-03-2020 23:02
  
  The man - who didn't know any of the staff - stood outside The Independence House at Northview with two signs and cheered workers on as they went in and out of the building.
  
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• COVID-19 resources for Lincoln residents

  18-03-2020 22:24
  
  Mayor Leirion Gaylor Baird highlighted several resources available to resident needing help amid the outbreak of coronavirus (COVID-19). 
  
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• Hy-Vee reserving one hour of shopping each day for "risk" individuals amid COVID-19 outbreak

  18-03-2020 21:57
  
  Hy-Vee is reserving one hour of shopping time prior to its opening time each day for "high risk" individuals amid the coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak. 
  
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• LPS making changes to grab-and-go meal service

  18-03-2020 20:28
  
  Starting Thursday, March 19, Lincoln Public Schools is changing the grab-and-go meal distribution schedule.
  
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• Second community spread case of COVID-19 reported in Nebraska

  18-03-2020 20:11
  
  This is a developing story, we will continue to provide updates as they become available. 
  
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• More than 100 people being monitored for coronavirus in Lincoln/Lancaster County

  18-03-2020 19:36
  
  So far, there have been no positive cases confirmed in Lincoln or Lancaster County. 
  
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• I'm a doctor at Nebraska Medicine. Here's what I'm telling my family about COVID-19.

  18-03-2020 19:10
  
  "The COVID-19 pandemic will be a challenge to the USA unlike any we have experienced in our lifetime."
  
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• Britain finally closing schools to slow down the spread of coronavirus

  18-03-2020 18:43
  
  British Prime Minister Boris Johnson announced further closures across the rest of the country.
  
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• Last Diamond Princess evacuee set to leave Nebraska Medical Center

  18-03-2020 18:24
  
  The individual will leave the Nebraska Medical Center campus Wednesday afternoon.
  
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• Fierce winter storm heading for Wyoming, Nebraska, Colorado

  18-03-2020 18:13
  
  Wintry weather is about to make a comeback to the high plains and Rocky Mountains.
  
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• DMV making changes to combat spread of coronavirus

  18-03-2020 15:09
  
  The State Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) on Wednesday announced operational changes to help combat the spread of coronavirus (COVID-19) in Nebraska.
  
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• How To Get a 100 Percent VA Disability Rating For PTSD

  18-03-2020 15:04
  
  Photo by John Banks Originally Posted On: https://www.woodslawyers.com/get-100-percent-va-disability-rating-ptsd/
  
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• Coronavirus cases reported in all 50 states

  18-03-2020 14:07
  
  At least one case of the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) has been reported in all 50 states. 
  
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• Lincoln business feels the effects of coronavirus threat

  18-03-2020 11:48
  
  Local small business owners feel the changes the novel coronavirus is having. While many are closing their doors, few are trying to stay open.
  
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• Service issues blizzard warning for Nebraska Panhandle

  18-03-2020 10:44
  
  A light glaze of ice will be followed by snow accumulations of up to 6 inches by Friday morning.
  
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• Omaha police: Shots fired in grocery store but nobody shot

  18-03-2020 10:42
  
  An off-duty officer and a customer grabbed him and subdued him after a short scuffle for the gun.
  
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• Nebraska Game and Parks cancels events, activities

  18-03-2020 10:40
  
  People can call 402-595-2144 to get information. Permits and information are available online at outdoornebraska.gov.
  
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• Nebraska dentists urged to stop non-emergency appointments

  18-03-2020 10:37
  
  David O'Doherty, executive director of the association, said the group made the decision during an emergency meeting Monday.
  
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• Funeral homes among those impacted by COVID-19

  18-03-2020 04:29
  
  With a crowd limit of 10 people due to the coronavirus, families have ended up postponing funerals.
  
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• Lincoln gym adapts to new regulations

  18-03-2020 03:47
  
  With the new ten people limitation, CrossFit Lincoln is doing everything they can to stay open and provide members with a place to exercise.
  
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• Wan'Dale Robinson supportive of JD Spielman during absence

  18-03-2020 02:56
  
  "That’s my brother," Robinson said last Monday. "We’re basically brothers, so if he felt like he needed to leave, I supported him."
  
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• Vigil held in honor of killed Lincoln man

  18-03-2020 02:44
  
  Family and friends of Timothy Montgomery gathered in downtown Lincoln in his honor Tuesday night.
  
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• Nebraska Doctor receives presumptive positive test for COVID-19

  18-03-2020 02:08
  
  A doctor who worked at Bellevue Medical Center over the weekend has received an initial positive test for COVID-19.
  
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• UNL housing to stay open amid coronavirus outbreak

  18-03-2020 00:25
  
  Since classes at UNL are no longer in person, students are given the option to move out of the dorms while the coronavirus pandemic continues.
  
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• Helping hands: child care centers hope to stay open through coronavirus outbreak

  18-03-2020 00:12
  
  A daycare in Waverly, called Little Junction Development Center hopes to stay open through and through.
  
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• Former Huskers find new NFL Teams

  17-03-2020 23:56
  
  Maliek Collins, Alex Lewis and Andy Janovich all have new teams in the NFL.
  
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• Lincoln Public Schools cancels classes and activities until further notice

  17-03-2020 23:30
  
  Lincoln Public Schools has made an announcement regarding its response to COVID-19.
  
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• Hy-Vee announces new hours due to coronavirus concerns

  17-03-2020 23:00
  
  Hy-Vee, Inc. announces that due to evolving concerns regarding coronavirus (COVID-19), it is adapting the ways in which it serves customers to ensure they receive the products they need while keeping customers, employees and communities healthy and safe.
  
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• 'Toilet paper of all things': COVID-19's impact on grocery stores - and how you can help

  17-03-2020 22:48
  
  Take a walk through the aisles of most any grocery store in Lincoln and the effects of coronavirus (COVID-19) is plain to see. 
  
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• New York City could join northern California: Residents ordered to shelter in place due to coronavirus

  17-03-2020 22:44
  
  New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio is urging New Yorkers to prepare for the possibility to shelter in place. 
  
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• Dollar General dedicating first hour of operations each day to seniors

  17-03-2020 19:41
  
  The move comes amid the growing outbreak of coronavirus (COVID-19). 
  
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• Twitter deletes former sheriff's remarks about coronavirus

  17-03-2020 19:37
  
  Former Milwaukee County Sheriff David Clarke is taking his message somewhere else. Monday Twitter deleted what it called reckless tweets about the coronavirus that were posted by Clarke. Twitter removed three messages from Clarke because they violated pol
  
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• Woman arrested in connection to February crash that killed Lincoln man

  17-03-2020 19:20
  
  A woman is facing several charges in connection to a crash that left a Lincoln man dead. 
  
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