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City Begins Search for Next Information Services Director

Published on October 30, 2026

Mayor Leirion Gaylor Baird today announced that the City of Lincoln will begin a search for the next Information Services Director. Carl Steffen, who has served as director since 2025, has accepted a new position outside the City.

Tagged as: , Information Services, Mayor's Office

Lincoln Awarded $11.7M Federal Grant for West “O” Safety Improvements

Published on October 30, 2026

Mayor Leirion Gaylor Baird today announced the City of Lincoln has been awarded an $11.7 million U.S. Department of Transportation Safe Streets and Roads for All (SS4A) implementation grant to make significant safety improvements along West “O” Street. The federal funding will support a $14.6 million project along nearly 1.8 miles of West “O” Street between Northwest 22nd and Third streets.

Tagged as: , Mayor's Office

LPD Completes No-Bid Contract Investigation

Published on October 29, 2026

The Lincoln Police Department (LPD) has completed its investigation into a 2024 no-bid emergency contract sought by the Nebraska Department of Economic Development.

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Pine Lake Road and South 70th Street Temporarily Blocked by Train

Published on October 29, 2026

Pine Lake Road near South 66th Street, and South 70th Street near Yankee Hill Road are now blocked due to a stalled Burlington Northern Santa Fe train experiencing engine issues. It is not known when repairs will be completed.

Tagged as: , Closure, LTU

City Introduces New Early Childhood Literacy Program

Published on October 29, 2026

Mayor Leirion Gaylor Baird and Ryan Wieber, Lincoln City Libraries (LCL) Director, today introduced a new reading initiative designed to strengthen early childhood literacy and connect families with library resources. The 1,000 Books Before Kindergarten program begins November 9 and encourages families and caregivers to read 1,000 books with children before they enter kindergarten.

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Portion of “P” Street to Temporarily Close November 2

Published on October 29, 2026

Lincoln Transportation and Utilities (LTU) today announced that “P” Street between 12th and 13th streets will close from 7:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Monday, November 2, for Christmas light installation.

Tagged as: , Closure, LTU, Transit, Transportation

Closures at South 48th and Sumner Streets to Run November 3 Through 8

Published on October 29, 2026

Lincoln Transportation and Utilities (LTU) today announced that temporary street closures and parking restrictions near Bryan East Campus, South 48th and Sumner streets, will run from Tuesday, November 3, through Sunday, November 8.

Tagged as: , Closure, LTU, Transit, Transportation

Older Adults Invited to Aging Partners Events November 2 Through 6

Published on October 29, 2026

Aging Partners invites older adults and the public to a variety of activities and classes in Lincoln and Lancaster County November 2 through 6.

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Hazardous Tree Removal in Two Parks to Begin in October, November

Published on October 28, 2026

The Parks and Recreation Department today announced that removal of hazardous trees is scheduled to begin in late October at Standing Bear Park, 2320 Park Blvd., and early November in Sawyer Snell Park, Third and South streets. Signs will be posted in the work zones, and park visitors should avoid the project areas for their safety and the safety of work crews.

Tagged as: , Parks

Portion of Cornhusker Highway to Remain Closed Until 4 p.m. October 28

Published on October 27, 2026

Lincoln Transportation and Utilities (LTU) today announced that eastbound Cornhusker Highway between North 56th and North 70th streets will remain closed until 4 p.m. Wednesday, October 28.

Tagged as: , Closure, LTU

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City Begins Search for Next Information Services Director

Lincoln Awarded $11.7M Federal Grant for West “O” Safety Improvements

LPD Completes No-Bid Contract Investigation

Pine Lake Road and South 70th Street Temporarily Blocked by Train

City Introduces New Early Childhood Literacy Program

Portion of “P” Street to Temporarily Close November 2

Closures at South 48th and Sumner Streets to Run November 3 Through 8

Older Adults Invited to Aging Partners Events November 2 Through 6

Hazardous Tree Removal in Two Parks to Begin in October, November

Portion of Cornhusker Highway to Remain Closed Until 4 p.m. October 28

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