City Announces America 250 Poster Contest Published on February 12, 2026 Mayor Leirion Gaylor Baird today announced the City of Lincoln's participation in the America 250 City Art Poster Project, in partnership with the National Endowment for the Arts and the U.S. Conference of Mayors to commemorate America's semiquincentennial. Tagged as: , Mayor's Office
Portion of Ninth Street to Close Beginning February 16 Published on February 12, 2026 Lincoln Transportation and Utilities (LTU) today announced that the two lanes on the east side of Ninth Street between “M” and “K” streets will close beginning Monday, February 16, for County-City parking garage construction. These lanes are scheduled to reopen by the end of 2026. Tagged as: , Closure, LTU
Older Adults Invited to Aging Partners Events February 16 Through 20 Published on February 12, 2026 Aging Partners invites older adults and the public to a variety of activities and classes in Lincoln and Lancaster County February 16 through 20. Tagged as: , Aging Partners
Registration for Mayor’s Youth Employment Program Now Open Published on February 11, 2026 The American Job Center (AJC) invites high school seniors, college students, and youth ages 16 to 24 to participate in this summer’s Mayor’s Youth Employment Program. The application deadline is 11:59 p.m. Friday, April 3. To apply, visit lincoln.ne.gov/YEP. Tagged as: , American Job Center
Temporary Closures on 56th and "R" Streets Begin February 5, 6 Published on February 05, 2026 Lincoln Transportation and Utilities (LTU) today announced three street closures beginning February 5 and 6. Tagged as: , Closure, LTU
Older Adults Invited to Aging Partners Events February 9 Through 13 Published on February 05, 2026 Aging Partners invites older adults and the public to a variety of activities and classes in Lincoln and Lancaster County February 9 through 13. Tagged as: , Aging Partners
Mayor Proposes Loosening of Regulations to Increase Affordable Housing Published on February 05, 2026 Mayor Leirion Gaylor Baird today said proposed changes to regulations regarding Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs) on residential lots will help expand affordable housing options in Lincoln. The proposed changes to LMC 27.62.040, designed to make it easier to establish ADUs, are scheduled to be considered by the Lincoln-Lancaster County Planning Commission in early March. Tagged as: , Mayor's Office, Planning
Health Department Again Detects Measles in Lincoln Wastewater Published on February 04, 2026 The Lincoln-Lancaster County Health Department today reported that measles has again been detected in Lincoln wastewater. Measles was detected in samples taken January 26 and 28 at the Theresa Street Water Resource Recovery Facility, 2400 Theresa St. Wastewater samples are collected every Monday, Wednesday and Friday. Measles was not detected in samples collected on Friday, January 30. Tagged as: , Health
Lincoln Police Investigate Fatal Pedestrian Crash | February 2026 Published on February 04, 2026 The Lincoln Police Department (LPD) Traffic Unit is investigating the death of a pedestrian after she was hit by a vehicle on January 31. Tagged as: , LPD
Portion of Cornhusker Highway to Close Beginning February 5 Published on February 04, 2026 Lincoln Transportation and Utilities (LTU) today announced that eastbound Cornhusker Highway between Northwest Seventh and Northwest Fourth streets will close beginning Thursday, February 5, for water line repairs. This work is scheduled to be completed by Friday, February 13. Tagged as: , Closure, LTU