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
Older Adults Invited to Aging Partners Events March 16 Through 20 Published on March 12, 2026 Aging Partners invites older adults and the public to a variety of activities and classes in Lincoln and Lancaster County March 16 through 20. Tagged as: , Aging Partners
Portion of Two Streets to Close Beginning March 12, 14 Published on March 11, 2026 Lincoln Transportation and Utilities (LTU) today announced that portions of two streets will close beginning March 12 and 14. Tagged as: , Closure, LTU
Aging Partners Chronic Conditions Workshops Begin April 14 Published on March 11, 2026 Aging Partners invites adults living with chronic conditions, their family members and friends to a series of “Living Well with Chronic Conditions” workshops April 14 through May 26. The programs will be from 2:30 to 4:30 p.m. Tuesdays at the Aging Partners Victory Park Senior Center, 600 S. 70th St. Tagged as: , Aging Partners
Pioneers Park Nature Center Spring Programs Begin March 14 Published on March 10, 2026 The Pioneers Park Nature Center, 3201 South Coddington Ave., invites the community to explore, create, and connect with nature this spring through engaging programs for children, families, and adults. All programs require advance registration at secure.rec1.com/NE/lincoln-ne/catalog. Tagged as: , Parks
Controlled Burn in Wilderness Park Scheduled for March 10 Published on March 09, 2026 Parks and Recreation staff will conduct a controlled burn from noon to 5 p.m. Tuesday, March 10, on about 5 acres of the woodland near South First Street and Old Cheney Road in Wilderness Park. Tagged as: , Parks
City Introduces New Safe Streets Action Plan Published on March 09, 2026 Mayor Leirion Gaylor Baird today submitted the Safe Streets Lincoln Vision Zero Action Plan, a citywide strategy that works to ensure all community members can move safely throughout the city for first reading at the City Council. Tagged as: , LTU, Mayor's Office
LPD to Increase St. Patty's Day Impaired Driving Enforcement | 2026 Published on March 09, 2026 As St. Patrick’s Day celebrations approach, the Lincoln Police Department (LPD) is reminding the community that "luck" should not be your plan for getting home safely. Tagged as: , LPD