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Composer Philip Glass withdrew the premiere of Symphony No. 15, Lincoln, from the Kennedy Center, saying its message conflicts with the center’s leadership after Trump-aligned changes; the National Symphony Orchestra was set to perform, while the center framed the decision as a matter of keeping politics out of the arts.
Renowned composer Philip Glass informed the Kennedy Center that his Lincoln-inspired Symphony No. 15 should not be performed on its stage, cancelling the planned world premiere by the National Symphony Orchestra and highlighting the center’s political and financial turmoil; the NSO, led by Gianandrea Noseda, vows to continue and rebuild audience support amid ongoing upheaval surrounding the Trump era.
The body of missing Lincoln mother Jerica Hamre was found in rural Furnas County, Nebraska, ending an 18-month search. Her death is being investigated as a homicide, with a person of interest in custody on unrelated charges. Authorities are working to determine the time of death, and the case remains under active investigation.
A Phillies fan gave his son's home run ball to a woman claiming it was hers after a viral incident at a game, choosing to de-escalate the situation over keeping the ball for his son, who still received souvenirs and a meet-and-greet with player Harrison Bader.
A wind-aided fire destroyed a vacant Village Inn restaurant in Lincoln, Nebraska, on Wednesday morning. Firefighters faced challenges due to strong winds, boarded-up windows, and the building's proximity to busy streets. The fire led to the evacuation of nearby buildings and an air quality advisory. The building, valued at $343,800, was declared a total loss, and an emergency demolition is planned. No injuries were reported, and the cause of the fire remains undetermined.
A 74-year-old woman, Constance Glantz, who was initially pronounced dead at a nursing home and later found alive at a Lincoln funeral home, has died again hours after being resuscitated. An autopsy has been ordered, and the investigation is ongoing, with officials confirming the funeral home did nothing wrong.
A 74-year-old woman named Constance Glantz, initially pronounced dead at a nursing home in Waverly, was found breathing at a Lincoln funeral home two hours later. She was taken to a hospital and is still alive. The Lancaster County Sheriff's Office is investigating the unusual case, with no signs of criminal intent at this time.
A 74-year-old woman pronounced dead at a nursing home in Waverly was found alive at a Lincoln funeral home, prompting an investigation by the Lancaster County Sheriff’s Office. No criminal intent has been discovered, and the woman remains hospitalized.
A 74-year-old woman pronounced dead at a nursing home in Waverly, Nebraska, was found alive at a Lincoln funeral home while being prepared for funeral arrangements. She was transported to the hospital and remains alive. The Lancaster County Sheriff’s Office is investigating the incident, but no criminal intent has been found.
A woman believed to be dead showed signs of life at a Lincoln funeral home, prompting an investigation by the Lancaster County Sheriff's Office. Emergency crews performed CPR, and the woman was transported to Bryan East Campus, where she was believed to be alive as of early Monday afternoon. Deputies are investigating the initial circumstances of her presumed death in Waverly.
Darious Fletcher, the second suspect in a double-murder outside a Lincoln strip club, has been arrested and charged with three felonies, including accessory to first-degree murder. His bond was set at $2 million. Fletcher allegedly helped the primary suspect, Christopher Johnson, who is accused of fatally shooting two men, Carlos Silva and Terrell Jones, after a verbal altercation. Johnson was arrested in Omaha and will be extradited to Lancaster County.
Christopher Johnson, the suspect in a double-homicide outside a Lincoln strip club, was arrested in Omaha after a foot pursuit. Johnson is accused of fatally shooting Carlos Silva and Terrell Jones following a verbal altercation. He faces charges of first-degree murder and use of a firearm to commit a felony.
Lincoln Police identified Carlos Silva and Terrell Jones as the victims of a fatal shooting outside The Office Gentlemen’s Club. The incident, which followed a verbal altercation, is considered isolated. No arrests have been made, but a suspect has been identified. Authorities are seeking public assistance for information or video related to the shooting.
Two men were killed in a shooting outside The Office Gentlemen’s Club in Lincoln, Nebraska, early Saturday morning following a verbal altercation. Police are investigating the incident and have not yet made any arrests.
Thousands in Lincoln, Nebraska, lost power as a severe thunderstorm moved through the area, with 2,700 Lincoln Electric System customers and 161 Norris Public Power District customers affected. The storm, which began in western Nebraska, spawned multiple tornadoes, leading to numerous warnings across several counties. The National Weather Service reported 14 tornadoes in the state, with significant activity in Keith County and warnings extending to Lancaster and other counties. The situation is ongoing, with updates from local weather services.