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Art Workshop at Pioneers Park Nature Center set for November 7

Published on November 03, 2026

The Parks and Recreation Department invites community members to explore Nebraska's prairie landscape through art during the Nature on the Prairie Motifs Workshop Saturday, November 7. The event will be from 10 a.m. to noon at the Lynn Johnson Nature Education Building at Pioneers Park Nature Center, 3201 South Coddington Ave.

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Registration for Free Winter-Themed Program Opens November 2

Published on November 02, 2026

The Parks and Recreation Department invites families to Parents' Night Out: Snow Much Fun, a free winter-themed program for elementary-age children Saturday, December 5. The events are free and open to elementary-age youth. Registration is required and opens November 2. Space is limited at each recreation center.

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Mayor to Present July 2026 Award of Excellence

Published on November 02, 2026

Mayor Leirion Gaylor Baird today will present Mayor’s Awards of Excellence for July 2026 to Rachael Middleton, Animal Control Officer, Lincoln-Lancaster Health Department (LLCHD). The award will be presented at 3 p.m. at the beginning of the City Council meeting at the County-City Building, 555 S. 10th Street.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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Art Workshop at Pioneers Park Nature Center set for November 7

Registration for Free Winter-Themed Program Opens November 2

Mayor to Present July 2026 Award of Excellence

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

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