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Older Adults Invited to Aging Partners Events April 29 through May 5

Published on April 26, 2024

Aging Partners invites older adults and the public to a variety of activities and classes in Lincoln and Lancaster County from April 29 through May 5.

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LPD Releases Results of Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over Project

Published on April 26, 2024

The Lincoln Police Department (LPD) released the results of its Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over drug impaired driving campaign conducted April 19 and 20.

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Portion of West Fletcher Avenue to Close April 29

Published on April 25, 2024

Beginning Monday, April 29, West Fletcher Avenue between Northwest Fourth and Northwest Seventh streets will be closed to continue work on a Lincoln on the Move street improvement project.

Tagged as: , Closure, LTU

City Provides American Rescue Plan Fund Update

Published on April 25, 2024

Mayor Leirion Gaylor Baird and community representatives today announced plans to repurpose unspent funds from the City of Lincoln’s allocation from the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) to address critical workforce needs and enhance childcare services in the community.

Tagged as: , Mayor's Office

City Receives Grant for Renewable Fuel Program

Published on April 24, 2024

City officials today announced Lincoln has been awarded a $53,750 grant from the Nebraska Soybean Board to begin incorporating B20 biodiesel in its municipal fleet. The grant marks a significant milestone in the City's ongoing commitment to sustainability and reducing carbon emissions, officials said.

Tagged as: , Resilient Lincoln

Historic Preservation Design Standards Open House Set for May 8

Published on April 24, 2024

The Lincoln-Lancaster County Planning Department invites residents to an open house Wednesday, May 8, regarding draft Historic Preservation Design Standards. The free event is from 5 to 7 p.m. at Auld Pavilion, 1650 Memorial Drive in Antelope Park.

Tagged as: , Planning

Second South Haymarket Skatepark Open House Set for May 7

Published on April 23, 2024

The Parks and Recreation Department invites residents to an open house May 7 regarding an initial draft for the design of the South Haymarket Skatepark. The free event will be from 5 to 7 p.m. Tuesday, May 7, at The Bay, 2005 “Y” St. An online survey will be available from May 8 through 22 at lincoln.ne.gov/HaymarketSkatepark.

Tagged as: , Parks

City Provides Update on Woods Tennis Proposal

Published on April 23, 2024

Mayor Leirion Gaylor Baird, Lincoln Parks and Recreation Director Maggie Stuckey-Ross, and Todd Peterson, Friends of Woods Tennis (FOWT) Board President, today provided an update on the status of a proposal submitted to the City by FOWT to expand its tennis facility in Woods Park. The update followed an extensive ten-month public engagement process seeking input from the community on the proposal.

Tagged as: , Parks

Lincoln Celebrates Heat Pump Program Success on Earth Day

Published on April 22, 2024

Mayor Leirion Gaylor Baird today reported that 176 households have participated in the residential heat pump incentive program launched by the City of Lincoln in January. City officials encouraged residents to take advantage of the remaining $245,000, including $129,000 for low-income residents, that is still available through the program.

Tagged as: , Mayor's Office, Resilient Lincoln

Portion of Fremont Street to Temporarily Close April 23