Lifestyle
UNL Appoints Katherine Ankerson as Interim Chancellor
Ankerson takes over leadership of university following departure of previous chancellor
Star City Buzz: Events happening February 6-8
A roundup of upcoming events in Lincoln, Nebraska for the weekend of February 6-8.
Portion of Holdrege Street in northeast Lincoln closed for repairs
Westbound lane closure expected until Friday, February 6th
Crime
Former Lincoln Special Education Teacher Found Guilty of Child Abuse
Hilary Everett faces up to 3 years in prison for abusing 3 young students at Beattie Elementary School
Missing Lincoln Man Found Dead After Apparent Crash
Harrison Schreurs, 27, was reported missing last week before being found deceased in a motor vehicle accident.
One Adult, Five Juveniles Cited After Hit-and-Run During Student Protest
Fremont police say a pedestrian was struck by an SUV during a student-led protest against ICE immigration enforcement.
Weather
Cooler Temps Expected in Lincoln, Warmer by Sunday
Temperatures to fluctuate over the next few days, with a chance of precipitation mid-to-late next week.
Warm Stretch Ahead After Cooler Close to Workweek
Temperatures to climb into the 50s and 60s this weekend in Lincoln, Nebraska
Seasonal Weather Kicks Off the Week, Warming Trend Arrives Thursday
Mainly cloudy conditions expected through midweek before temperatures climb above normal.
Sports
Concordia and Doane Clash in GPAC Basketball Showdown
Highlights from the men's and women's games between conference rivals
Nebraska Athletics Boosts Husker Scholarship Offerings
Increase in scholarships is a result of Congressional settlement passed last summer.
4-Star Defensive Tackle Signs with Nebraska
Dylan Berymon, a top recruit, chooses the Cornhuskers over Kentucky
Politics
Nebraska Senator Alleges Inappropriate Comments from Male Colleague
Dispute over legislation leads to allegations of sexual harassment
Nebraska Tattoo Artists, Designers Fight Tax Exemption Repeal
Businesses seek to maintain sales tax exemptions at state Capitol hearing
Nebraska Passes Law Capping Minimum Wage Increases, Introduces Youth Wage Below $15
The new law will limit annual minimum wage bumps to 1.75% and allow employers to pay certain teen workers less than the current $15 minimum.
