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Perseid Meteor Shower: How to see it and more August 8, 2020
One of the best annual meteor showers of the year will soon take place for the northern hemisphere. But when, where and how can you view it? Every year in late July, earth begins to intersect a cloud of dust leftover from the comet Swift-Tuttle. This cloud of dust is full of meteors from the […]
Brittany Foster
A look inside Lincoln Public Schools cleaning measures August 7, 2020
Custodial staff for Lincoln Public Schools says they are fully prepared in terms of products and staffing to keep classrooms clean as students head back to school. “Ahead of opening day, we ordered twice as many paper towels as the district used last year, twice as much of the quaternary product as last year and […]
Marlo Lundak
Sizzling hot weekend forecast August 7, 2020
A dry forecast is in store for overnight tonight with partly cloudy skies and temperatures in the lower 70s. As we head into the weekend, Mother Nature cranks up the heat! Actual air temperatures tomorrow will be in the lower 90s, but it will feel like the triple digits with high dew point temperatures and […]
Brittany Foster

Sarah Browning: Brambles tasty and grow well locally August 8, 2020
The popularity of home vegetable gardening has certainly been strong this year, continuing a trend that started 10-15 years ago. But this year's shelter-at-home practices encouraged an even larger group of new gardeners to try their hand at home food…
Lincoln police enforce closure order at Madsen's August 8, 2020
At around 7:55 a.m., officers arrived at Madsen's, marking the first time police have been involved in the weeklong squabbling between the local business and city over alleged violations of directed health measures.
12 LPS staff quarantining after 3 teachers test positive August 8, 2020
Even before the first day of school, three Lincoln Public Schools teachers working in their buildings have tested positive for COVID-19.
Daughter's fatal H1N1 fight leaves Fremont family grappling with decision as schools prepare to open August 8, 2020
Now, the family’s second daughter, Anna, is preparing to begin kindergarten in the middle of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Philanthropy keeps zoo operating during pandemic times August 8, 2020
From the age of 3, James “Jim” Seacrest loved trains.

Smith Advances to Round of 32 at U.S. Amateur August 6, 2020
Nebraska's Kate Smith advanced to the round of 32 at the 120th U.S. Women's Amateur Championship with a victory in her first round of Match Play on Thursday at Woodmont Country Club in Rockville, Md.
Huskers Add Amato as Assistant Coach August 6, 2020
Lincoln, Neb. – Nebraska women's gymnastics Head Coach Heather Brink announced the hiring of Brian Amato on Thursday as the newest member of the Nebraska coaching staff.
Big Ten Announces 2020 Football Schedule August 5, 2020
The Big Ten Conference announced Wednesday that the Big Ten Council of Presidents and Chancellors has approved plans for the 2020 football season, including a 10-game Conference only schedule, beginning as early as the weekend of Sept. 5.