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Lincoln, Nebraska Patch AM: a 5 min read

Hi Lincoln! We have the latest buzz right here. Let's keep you in the loop and get this morning started right! ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • Will your KUON-TV channels still come in after the signal upgrade?
  • Wrong-way downtown drive ends with charges and damage to Lincoln Station
  • Will Meadowlane Pool finally get the funding it needs?

Also on today's calendar: Fool House - The Ultimate 90's Party: The Millennium Tour Live in Concert and 3 more events.

Today's riddle: What do you call a Priest that becomes an attorney? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Tuesday: Humid with clouds and sun, with a high of 77 and low of 60 degrees.
  • Wednesday: A shower and thunderstorm, temps: high: 72, low: 56.
  • Thursday: Humid with plenty of sun, with a high of 81 and low of 60 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Lincoln TV Signal Upgrade Provides Reliability (nebraskapublicmedia.org) — Over-the-air TV viewers in Lincoln may notice temporary KUON-TV reception changes as Nebraska Public Media upgrades its broadcast antenna for a stronger, more reliable signal. Residents using antennas should rescan their TVs, as channels 12.1 through 12.5 remain available but may be at lower power until full upgrades are finished.
   

2. Driver charged after reportedly fleeing traffic stop, crashing into historic Haymarket building (1011now.com subscription) — A 22-year-old driver is facing a felony charge after allegedly fleeing a traffic stop and crashing into the entrance of Lincoln’s historic Lincoln Station building in the Haymarket. Police say the car drove the wrong way on downtown streets before striking the structure, sending the driver and a Lincoln passenger to the hospital with non-life-threatening injuries. The suspect is now jailed in Lancaster County with additional charges expected.
   

3. Dozens testify at Lincoln city budget hearing, several support Meadowlane Pool project (1011now.com) — Lincoln’s next two-year city budget is taking shape, with residents packing a public hearing to largely support increased spending on firefighters, paramedics, police and infrastructure. Many also urged the council to restore $150,000 to reopen Meadowlane Pool, after a previous tie vote stalled the project. A new amendment is expected this week, with key votes coming later in August.
   

4. Nebraska to grant 600 degrees at August commencement (journalstar.com) — About 600 University of Nebraska–Lincoln students will graduate Aug. 15 at Pinnacle Bank Arena, with doors opening at 7:30 a.m. The ceremony in downtown Lincoln includes a keynote by retired professor Susan Sheridan, honors trailblazing alumna Louise Pound, and provides detailed guidance on parking, accessibility, security, and guest seating.
   

5. Visit Lincoln visitors center sees drop in foot traffic after crash damages building entrance (1011now.com) — Lincoln’s main visitors center in the historic Lincoln Station building is seeing a steep drop in walk-in traffic after a crash damaged its primary entrance and forced a brief closure. The center has reopened using a back entrance off Canopy Street, but with no directional signs yet, only a handful of visitors have found their way in. Staff are pressing the building owner for repairs and better signage.
   

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💬 Chatter

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  • Whole Foods Market, Inc. posted a job opening for Produce Team Member (Clerk, Floor Service) - Part Time in Lincoln. Apply here.
  • Zoetis, Inc. posted a job opening for Pharma Packaging Technician – 2nd shift 2:00pm – 10:30pm Monday - Friday in Lincoln. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Lincoln here.

Ok Lincoln! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Father in law. (Thank you John B. for sending it in!)
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