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Nebraska Floods: Historic Rain Causes 80 Rescues in Omaha, Record Creek Levels in Lincoln

A second wave of historic rainfall in Nebraska, following the remnants of Hurricane Polo, triggered severe flooding in Omaha and Lincoln on October 2. Omaha experienced over 80 water rescues in three hours, with water depths reaching 8 feet in some areas. Lincoln recorded new all-time high water levels for its creeks. The event caused significant infrastructure damage, including road closures, power outages, and extensive property loss for residents.

via Nebraska Public Media|

#hurricane-polo #infrastructure-damage #lincoln

disaster8 days ago•6 min saved

Record Rainfall Triggers 100-Year Flood Event in Nebraska

Remnants of Hurricane Polo caused historic flooding across Nebraska on September 30, 2026. Omaha experienced a 100-year flood event with water depths reaching 8 feet, leading to dozens of rescues. Lincoln set an all-time daily rainfall record of 6.15 inches. Major road closures and power outages disrupted the region, though conditions are expected to improve as waters recede.

via WOWT|

#disaster #flooding #hurricane-polo

history13 days ago•2 min saved

Lincoln excavation seeks to rewrite the narrative of medieval leprosy care

A new archaeological dig in Lincoln aims to uncover the remains of the Hospital of the Holy Innocents, a medieval leprosary founded around 1100. Researchers hope to challenge the Victorian-era myth that leprosy patients were universally ostracized, suggesting instead that such institutions were often wealthy, peaceful religious communities. The three-year project, funded by the National Lottery Heritage Fund, will expand on 2025 test pits that found wall traces and pottery, seeking to reveal the unique design of English leprosaria and connect locals with their hidden heritage.

via BBC|

#archaeology #history #leprosy

local18 days ago•2 min saved

Lincoln braces for multiple street closures starting Monday

Lincoln Transportation and Utilities announced four street closures beginning Monday: Centennial Mall between M and N streets is closed for private crane work through Oct. 9 (M and N will remain open); left turns from 56th Street to Cornhusker Highway and from Cornhusker Highway to 56th Street are prohibited through Oct. 2 as part of a street-improvement project; Van Dorn Street between 98th and 112th streets closes for paving through early November with detours via 98th Street or 148th Street to Old Cheney Road; eastbound O Street between 11th and 12th streets closes Oct. 2 (Wed–Fri) for utility work, with Eleventh and 12th Streets remaining open. Travelers are advised to seek alternate routes and check lincoln.ne.gov/closures or Waze for updates, as dates may change.

via KOLN | Nebraska Local News, Weather, Sports | Lincoln, NE|

#closures #lincoln #local

technology24 days ago•7 min saved

Apple Wallet Car Keys Expand to Lincoln, Lucid, and Freelander

Apple has extended its Wallet-based digital car key to three more brands—Lincoln, Lucid Motors, and Freelander (China)—adding to existing support from automakers like Audi, BMW, Hyundai, Kia, Genesis, Mercedes-Benz, and Volvo, though no timeframe for availability is provided.

via MacRumors|

#apple-wallet #car-key #digital-key

local1 month ago•1 min saved

Fatal motorcycle crash kills rider in west Lincoln

Around 9:52 p.m., a northbound motorcycle on Homestead Expressway near Rosa Parks Way crossed the median into the southbound lanes and collided head-on with a sedan. The motorcyclist, a 49-year-old Lincoln resident, died at the scene, while the sedan’s driver and three passengers were treated at a local hospital for non-serious injuries. Police are investigating and are asking for tips at 402-441-6000.

via KOLN | Nebraska Local News, Weather, Sports | Lincoln, NE|

#head-on-collision #homestead-expressway #lincoln

business1 month ago•3 min saved

Lincoln Reboots the Corsair as a China-Built Hybrid for 2027

Lincoln will revive the Corsair as a hybrid-only model for 2027, importing it from a China plant with standard all-wheel drive and a 305-hp hybrid powertrain linked to the Nautilus. The refreshed crossover gets styling tweaks and a refined interior (including 24-way seats on higher trims), starts around $48,790 including destination, and orders are open as Lincoln shifts more production plans toward eventual U.S. assembly by 2030.

via The Drive|

#business #china #corsair

world1 month ago•17 min saved

270 Days at Sea Strains Lincoln as Iran Attacks Rewrite Navy Logistics

After more than 270 days at sea—the longest carrier deployment since the Vietnam era—the USS Abraham Lincoln faced worsening conditions as Iranian attacks devastated Bahrain’s Fifth Fleet base, forcing the ship to rely on supplies from Diego Garcia about 2,200 miles away and depriving it of a nearby liberty port. Crew reports of skimpy meals, moldy showers and broken toilets accompanied a deployment described by officials as among the most intense in recent times, with the Lincoln heading home after a planned rotation while authorities weigh broader Middle East commitments.

via The Independent|

#bahrain #diego-garcia #iran

sports4 months ago•7 min saved

Nebraska to Welcome NCAA Baseball Regional Back to Lincoln After 18-Year Gap

Nebraska, ranked in the top 16, will host an NCAA baseball regional in Lincoln for the first time since 2008. The 42-15 Huskers sit second in the Big Ten at 23-7, with a 23-1 home record, marking the program’s best season in two decades. The Selection Show on Monday will reveal the full field of 16 regional sites. Lincoln joins multiple historic hosts as the NCAA returns regionals nationwide, with seedings and pairings announced soon. Nebraska’s Big Ten Tournament run ended with an 8-0 semifinal loss to Oregon, but the team remains rested for regionals after a bye in the tournament schedule.

via Sports Illustrated|

#lincoln #ncaa-baseball #nebraska

government5 months ago•6 min saved

Nebraska board approves tax incentives for Omaha stadium and Lincoln volleyball complex, nine bids denied

Nebraska’s SAFFAA board approved state sales-tax incentives to back an Omaha downtown soccer stadium and a Lincoln volleyball complex, while rejecting nine other proposals; Governor Pillen supported the decisions after weighing ROI and local backing, with the Omaha project aiming for a fall groundbreaking and the Lincoln project requiring city approval.

via Nebraska Examiner|

#government #lincoln #nebraska

sports6 months ago•1 min saved

Blackstone Valley claims Division II hockey title in epic quadruple-overtime thriller

Blackstone Valley Schools defeated Lincoln in quadruple overtime to win the Division II high school hockey championship at the Amica Mutual Pavilion in Providence. Colin Dorgan tied the game with 30 seconds left, and Jaxon Boyes scored at the start of the fourth overtime to seal the win, as the team also mourned the loss of three family members in a Pawtucket shooting days earlier.

via WJAR|

#blackstone-valley-schools #division-ii #hockey

arts-and-culture7 months ago•4 min saved

De Niro channels Lincoln to urge civility at Carnegie Hall charity

At Carnegie Hall’s Tibet House US benefit, Robert De Niro recited Abraham Lincoln’s civility admonition from the Lyceum Address, urging reason, morality, and reverence for the Constitution as part of a diverse, experimental program that avoided overt political talk about current events.

via NBC News|

#arts-and-culture #carnegie-hall #civility

politics8 months ago•3 min saved

Glass cancels Lincoln Symphony premiere amid Kennedy Center leadership clash

Composer Philip Glass withdrew the premiere of Symphony No. 15, Lincoln, from the Kennedy Center, saying its message conflicts with the center’s leadership after Trump-aligned changes; the National Symphony Orchestra was set to perform, while the center framed the decision as a matter of keeping politics out of the arts.

via CBS News|

#cancellation #kennedy-center #lincoln

arts8 months ago•8 min saved

Glass Withdraws Lincoln Symphony as Kennedy Center Faces Turmoil

Renowned composer Philip Glass informed the Kennedy Center that his Lincoln-inspired Symphony No. 15 should not be performed on its stage, cancelling the planned world premiere by the National Symphony Orchestra and highlighting the center’s political and financial turmoil; the NSO, led by Gianandrea Noseda, vows to continue and rebuild audience support amid ongoing upheaval surrounding the Trump era.

via The New York Times|

#arts #gianandrea-noseda #kennedy-center

crime9 months ago•2 min saved

Missing Lincoln Woman's Body Found in Furnas County

The body of missing Lincoln mother Jerica Hamre was found in rural Furnas County, Nebraska, ending an 18-month search. Her death is being investigated as a homicide, with a person of interest in custody on unrelated charges. Authorities are working to determine the time of death, and the case remains under active investigation.

via KOLN | Nebraska Local News, Weather, Sports | Lincoln, NE|

#crime #furnas-county #homicide