Driver Hurt After Crash With Train in Lincoln
A driver was injured after colliding with a westbound train at a north Lincoln railroad crossing.
Lincoln Crime News
In Lincoln, crime news means criminal activity, law enforcement operations, the justice system and public safety. Reporting follows investigations, court outcomes and policy shifts that affect the area.
Financial Crime
Live Poll
Should state government officials be prohibited from awarding no-bid emergency contracts to private entities?
Lincoln Police Complete 2024 Contract Investigation
The city's police department has referred its findings regarding a 2024 no-bid contract to the state attorney general.
Law Enforcement
Woman Charged After Allegedly Biting Lincoln Officer
Elina Sturgeon, 46, faces multiple charges after an arrest near 21st and Y streets left an officer with a puncture wound.
Property Crime
Live Poll
Should local businesses partner with police to reduce crime in your community?
Lincoln Coalition Cuts Construction Burglary Losses
A police-contractor partnership formed after heavy 2024 losses has coincided with sharp declines in damage and theft at Lincoln construction sites.
Violence
Lincoln Security Guard Charged With Misdemeanor Assault
A 30-year-old security guard faces charges after a confrontation left a 20-year-old patron hospitalized.
Accidents
Crash Closes Highway 77 in Southwest Lincoln
A motor vehicle accident has forced the closure of Highway 77 in both directions near West Van Dorn Street.
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Regular subjects here include active investigations, court proceedings, department policies and shifts in public safety data. Reporting reaches across the city and the communities around it as incidents unfold. High-profile trials and changes in department oversight occur in cycles that reflect the current state of local justice. Public records and the availability of official filings often constrain the pace at which these stories develop.