Lincoln Fire and Rescue Members Return From Wildfire Mission Published on March 19, 2026 Mayor Leirion Gaylor Baird and Lincoln Fire and Rescue (LFR) Chief Dave Engler today welcomed the return of 11 LFR members from Ogallala, NE, where they spent four days fighting wildfires. Tagged as: , LFR
City Expands Project to Minimize Risk of Lead Exposure in Homes Published on March 19, 2026 Liz Elliott, Lincoln Transportation and Utilities Director, (LTU) today announced that as part of the Lead Safe Lincoln initiative, the City has replaced 547 lead water service lines and continues to expand the project to new neighborhoods. Tagged as: , LTU
Health Department Announces Fifth Vending Machine Location Published on March 19, 2026 The Lincoln-Lancaster County Health Department (LLCHD) today announced that a fifth HealthToGo vending machine is now located on North 27th Street under the Elaine Hammer Bridge. LLCHD recently installed four other HealthToGo machines in Lincoln that offer health, hygiene and safety supplies at no cost. Tagged as: , Health
Older Adults Invited to Aging Partners Events March 23 Through 27 Published on March 19, 2026 Aging Partners invites older adults and the public to a variety of activities and classes in Lincoln and Lancaster County March 23 through 27. Tagged as: , Aging Partners
City Selects Contractor for “O” Street Improvements Published on March 18, 2026 Mayor Leirion Gaylor Baird today announced that the City has selected Constructors Inc. of Lincoln as the general contractor for Project “O” Street. Tagged as: , LTU, Mayor's Office
StarTran to Offer Free Rides Friday, March 20 Published on March 17, 2026 In celebration of Nebraska Public Transit Week, Lincoln Transportation and Utilities (LTU) invites the community to ride for free on StarTran fixed-route buses and paratransit services Friday, March 20. VANLNK on-demand services are not included. Tagged as: , LTU, Transit
Northeast Senior Center Closed March 17 Through 20 Published on March 16, 2026 The Northeast Senior Center, 6310 Platte Ave., will be closed Tuesday, March 17, through Friday, March 20, due to water damage in the building. Tagged as: , Aging Partners
Parks and Recreation Preschool Enrollment Now Open Published on March 16, 2026 Enrollment is now open for the 2026-2027 Lincoln Parks and Recreation preschool programs that begin in September. Families may register online at lincoln.ne.gov/CivicRec. A nonrefundable $50 registration fee is required, and space is limited. Children must be toilet trained to participate. Tagged as: , Parks
“O” Street Closure Postponed Due to Wind Published on March 12, 2026 Lincoln Transportation and Utilities (LTU) today announced that the closure of westbound “O” Street between 68th and 70th streets scheduled for today, March 12, has been postponed due to high winds. A new closure date has not yet been determined. Tagged as: , Closure, LTU, Transportation
Additional Portion of Ninth Street to Close Beginning March 16 Published on March 12, 2026 Lincoln Transportation and Utilities (LTU) today announced that an additional lane closure on Ninth Street from "L" to "K" streets will begin Monday, March 16, for the delivery and assembly of heavy construction equipment. The closure is expected to continue through late March. Tagged as: , Closure, LTU, Transportation