City officials are scrapping the proposal for an elevated roundabout at South 14th and Old Cheney. June 17, 2021 6:48 pm LINCOLN, Neb. (KLKN) — City officials are scrapping the proposal for an elevated roundabout at South 14th and Old Cheney, saying the price tag of $44 million was just too much. They’re now looking at a new design – at $26 million. The specifics of the … [Read more...] about City officials scrap proposal for a cheaper option at a busy intersection
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Nebraska’s economy way up in May
The state of Nebraska collected almost $300 million more in May tax revenue than what was projected - a sign that the economy is returning to normal. June 17, 2021 6:05 pm The state of Nebraska collected almost $300 million more in May tax revenue than what was projected – a sign that the economy is returning to normal. According to data released by the Department of … [Read more...] about Nebraska’s economy way up in May
How to keep your pets safe in the extreme heat
Yankee Hill Veterinary Hospital has already seen cases of heat exhaustion in animals. June 17, 2021 5:37 pm LINCOLN, Neb. (KLKN) – With these record breaking temps, you’re not the only one feeling the heat, your pets are too. Yankee Hill Veterinary Hospital, near 27th and Yankee Hill, has already seen cases of heat exhaustion in animals and they say that can be very … [Read more...] about How to keep your pets safe in the extreme heat
Man killed in I-80 crash Thursday morning identified
Authorities have identified a man killed in a crash Thursday morning on Interstate 80. June 17, 2021 4:58 pm NDOTLINCOLN, Neb. (KLKN) — Authorities have identified a man killed in a crash Thursday morning on Interstate 80. The crash happened around 6:40 a.m. near mile marker 423 between Lincoln and Omaha. The Nebraska State Patrol says a westbound semi-truck/tanker … [Read more...] about Man killed in I-80 crash Thursday morning identified
Suspects arrested in shooting deaths of 2 teenagers in Omaha
One of the two suspects has now been charged with six felonies, including first-degree murder following the June 3 shooting in north Omaha. June 16, 2021 8:39 pm OMAHA, Neb. (AP) — Two teenagers are in custody after being arrested in a double homicide in Omaha. Police say 16- and 17-year-old males were arrested Tuesday in the Kansas City, Missouri, area. The 16-year-old was … [Read more...] about Suspects arrested in shooting deaths of 2 teenagers in Omaha