Methane from city landfill may help power Lincoln

Some day, thousands of Lincoln homes could be powered by methane, a gas produced by decomposing garbage buried deep in a landfill.

Lotter: Death sentence should be overturned

John Lotter, convicted of killing Teena Brandon in 1993, is among those arguing that the state can no longer execute him after electrocution was declared unconstitutional.

HHS decision hurts mental health services, leaders say

The state's decision early this year to curb the use of child welfare dollars for adults could make it more difficult for parents to be reunited with children, according to some local human service le

Play earns national honor for Lincoln High teacher

Five years ago, Lincoln High teacher Chris Maly decided to write a play so his students would know the story of a 14-year-old boy and how his brutal murder helped mobilize the civil rights movement.

Leaders ponder record cash reserve

State leaders are sitting on the largest cash reserve in history as they head into an uncertain future.

City festival ‘something different’ for July 4

The Uncle Sam Jam was in full swing more than two hours before the first fireworks soared over the water at 10 p.m.

A party to make the Fathers proud

If the Founding Fathers were 9-year-olds again and rode their bikes to Cripple Creek Park Friday morning, they could have had a lot of old-fashioned fun.

Jail inmate escapes from Crisis Center

Lincoln police are looking for a county jail inmate who escaped Friday morning.

Third arrest made in attempted robbery of Perkins

Lincoln police arrested a man Friday morning in connection with the June 27 robbery at Perkins Restaurant and Bakery, according to Capt. Dennis Duckworth.