The Health Department identified the strain as a California variant.
February 27, 2021 2:30 pm
LINCOLN, Neb. (KLKN) – The Lincoln-Lancaster County Health Department (LLCHD) has confirmed its first case of a COVID-19 variant strain called B.1.429 also known as the California variant. The variant was identified through special testing at the Nebraska Public Health Lab. The local case was identified as a man in his 60s. LLCHD is currently investigating.
The State has identified 13 cases of the variant in four different health jurisdictions. The other 12 cases include nine in Douglas County, two in the Public Health Solutions district (Fillmore, Gage, Jefferson, Saline and Thayer counties), and one in the East Central district (Boone, Colfax, Nance and Platte counties).
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Lincoln Public Schools one step closer to reaching teacher professional agreement
Through days of meetings and ironing out every small detail, LPS and LEA have reached an agreement that received a 94% approval rate from members with LEA.
February 24, 2021 10:22 pm
LINCOLN, Neb. (KLKN) – Following an unprecedented year, it was crucial for both Lincoln Public Schools and the Lincoln Education Association to come together and build a benefits package that would meet the needs of teachers while keeping in mind a significant cut in state funding.
Through days of meetings and ironing out every small detail, LPS and LEA have reached an agreement that received a 94% approval rate from members with LEA.
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February 23, 2021 6:28 pm
LINCOLN, Neb. (KLKN) During a board meeting Tuesday night, Lincoln Public School Superintendent Steve Joel, announced the district has plans to eliminate it’s current 3/2 plan for all high school students.
After reviewing data and consulting with the Lancaster County Health Department, all high school students will either be full time in-person or 100% remote. The change is expected to begin on March 15th, after the districts spring break.
Officials warned family members that while this is currently the plan, things could change if cases begin to rise.
You can read a full report from Lincoln Public Schools on their decision below.
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The Council passed two widely talked about amendments and ordinances.
February 22, 2021 10:25 pm
LINCOLN, Neb. (KLKN) Two important items were on the agenda for Lincoln City Council Monday night.
First, the council would vote on an amendment that would change an ordinance put in place back in the 90’s.
It would allow first responders killed in the line of duty to receive both their pension and workers compensation.
The idea of the amendment was sparked by the tragedy the Herrera family faced in September when Lincoln Police Officer Mario Herrera was killed in the line of duty.
The amendment passed with out hesitation from the council.