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By Jason Wiest Arkansas News Bureau LITTLE ROCK - Sen. Blanche Lincoln, D-Ark., voiced support for providing some children of illegal immigrants with college aid Monday, a day after Republican presidential contender Mike Huckabee said he was not sure he would support such a program at the federal level.

POMONA - Michael France wants more police officers patrolling the city's streets. France, a member of the Lincoln Avenue Neighborhood Watch Group, has watched officers work through streams of prioritized calls for service.

LITTLE ROCK -- Sen. Blanche Lincoln, D-Ark., voiced support for providing some children of illegal immigrants with college aid Monday, a day after Republican presidential contender Mike Huckabee said he was not sure he would support such a program at the federal level.

Lincoln High linebacker/running back Dewitt Stuckey has been named Most Valuable Player of the San Joaquin Athletic Association.

A 21-year-old Lincoln Park man was charged Monday with murder, sexual misconduct and child abuse in the death of his 8-day-old daughter last month.

"Lincoln Central Park" to be Antelope Valley Project center piece

A University of Nebraska-Lincoln chemistry professor found dead in his car on campus late Saturday morning died of natural causes, authorities said. A passerby discovered John Stezowski, 65, in a green Volkswagen parked in a lot near 14th and Vine streets, said UNL Police Capt. Carl Oestmann.

A commission will meet Tuesday in Lincoln to discuss and possibly select a new inductee to the Nebraska Hall of Fame. The seven members of the Nebraska Hall of Fame Commission will meet at 1:30 p.m. Tuesday in Room 1507 of the State Capitol.

One of the handguns stolen two months ago from Scheels in Lincoln turned up Friday — nearly 1,400 miles away in Arizona.

Lincoln Police on Monday arrested a man suspected of attempted sexual assault on a child through the use of a computer. Derek J. Harris, 19, met a woman online, got her cell phone number and started sending her text messages, Lincoln Police Capt. David Beggs said.

Norris Public Power District is challenging the city of Lincoln’s annexation of an area in southwest Lancaster County the electric company said is poised for business development.

Lincoln East won the third-place match at the Great Nebraska Shootout 55-46 over Bellevue West. Kelsey Newman finished with 16 points. The Spartans, who were down 39-36 heading into the final quarter, used strong defensive pressure to force numerous turnovers.

LERNA — A Christmas holiday tradition that looks like it came straight off of a greeting card can be experienced during the Christmas Candlelight Tours scheduled for Friday and Saturday, from 5 to 8 p.m. at Lincoln Log Cabin State Historic Site.

LINCOLN, Neb. -- Bo Pelini is the new coach at Nebraska, leaving the defensive coordinator post at LSU for a job many Cornhusker fans thought he should have been given four years ago.

Lincoln Center Festival will present a new production of the 20th-century opera "Die Soldaten" ("Soldiers") at the Park Avenue Armory in July. The production had its premiere in 2006 at the RuhrTriennale — a festival, established by the incoming general manager of New York City Opera, Gérard Mortier, that stages performances of contemporary music and art in former industrial buildings in ...

LINCOLN, Neb. (AP) -- Nebraska's old football coach has found its new one. Interim athletic director Tom Osborne has hired LSU defensive coordinator Bo Pelini to replace Bill Callahan, who was fired following Nebraska's second losing season in four years.

LINCOLN -- Tecia Hennessey knows how difficult holidays are for deployed soldiers and their families, and that is why the Lincoln woman is playing “Santa” to more than 100 veterans and active duty personnel this Christmas.

Johnny R. Cox, 57, of Lincoln, died Saturday, Dec. 1, 2007, near Warrensburg. He was born Dec. 28, 1950, in Paola, Kan., a son of Robert and Virginia Staton Cox. On June 14, 1969, in Harrison, Ark., he was married to Sharon Davis.

So far as its English translation is concerned, we believe the Chiang Kai-shek Memorial Hall should drop its last word. The shortened Chiang Kai-shek Memorial, like the Lincoln Memorial in Washington, D.C., sounds more familiar and inspires affinity.

LITTLE ROCK -- Sen. Blanche Lincoln, D-Ark., voiced support for providing some children of illegal immigrants with college aid Monday, a day after Republican presidential contender Mike Huckabee said he was not sure he would support such a program at the federal level.

No sales to minors reported at 21 businesses The Lincoln County Sheriff's Department, in conjunction with the county's Health Department, conducted tobacco compliance checks Thursday at 21 rural businesses holding tobacco resale licenses, with all of the outlets found in compliance for rules restricting sales to minors.

Cleveland-based Lincoln Electric Holdings Inc. said Nov. 30 that is has acquired Oceanside’s Vernon Tool Co. Ltd., a privately held manufacturer of computer-controlled pipe cutting equipment.

One of the handguns stolen two months ago from Scheels in Lincoln turned up Friday — nearly 1,400 miles away in Arizona.

Bernd Alois Zimmermann's Die Soldaten receives a run this summer at the Lincoln Festival in a version originating from last year's Ruhr Triennale production in Germany under Jürgen Flimm. To take place in the Seventh Regiment Armory in Manhattan, the July production will feature the Bochumer Symphoniker (with 110 instruments flanked by a giant percussion addition) led by Steven Sloane, a cast ...

ASTORIA, Ore. - Currently more than 40,000 customers are out, mainly in Clatsop and Lincoln counties. High wind warnings remain in effect in the coastal areas. Crews from other areas are being brought to the coast to assist.

The Sioux Falls Stampede return home to the Sioux Falls Arena this Wednesday night to face West Division rival Lincoln at 7:05 PM. The Stampede (9-8-1) will be looking to earn their first win this season against the Stars.

A 21-year-old Lincoln Park man has been charged with murder, sexual misconduct and child abuse in the death of his severely-injured 8-day-old daughter.

WHO/WHAT: Kings of the Crescent City celebrates the music of Louis Armstrong, Jelly Roll Morton, Joe “King” Oliver and Sidney Bechet.

The Star City Holiday Parade has been rescheduled for 11 a.m. Saturday in downtown Lincoln. The parade, originally scheduled for Dec. 1, was canceled due to icy conditions.

HINDSBORO – Marjorie E. Jolley, 87, of Hindsboro, passed away at 9:03 p.m., Wednesday (Nov. 28, 2007) at Sarah Bush Lincoln Health Center in Mattoon. A memorial service will be held at 11 a.m., Tuesday (Dec. 4) at Standard Funeral Home in Oakland.

Lincoln’s newest bank opened its doors to business Monday and its president said a full range of products and services should be available by the end of the week.

LINCOLN PARK - A 21-year-old Lincoln Park man faces rape and murder charges in the death of his 8-day-old daughter.

Union Bank & Trust opened its 15th Lincoln location Monday at 8501 Andermatt Dr., near 84th & Nebraska 2. Alan Fosler, senior vice president and cashier, said, "Southeastern Lincoln is growing rapidly, including both residential and commercial properties.

LINCOLN PARK — A 21-year-old Lincoln Park man faces rape and murder charges in the death of his 8-day-old daughter. Christopher Ryan Richardson was arraigned in the afternoon on felony murder, first-degree criminal sexual conduct and child abuse charges.

A commission will meet Tuesday in Lincoln to discuss and possibly select a new inductee to the Nebraska Hall of Fame. The seven members of the Nebraska Hall of Fame Commission will meet at 1:30 p.m. Tuesday in Room 1507 of the State Capitol.

LINCOLN PARK, Mich. (AP) — A 21-year-old Lincoln Park man faces rape and murder charges in the death of his 8-day-old daughter.

LINCOLN PARK, Mich. -- A 21-year-old Lincoln Park man faces rape and murder charges in the death of his 8-day-old daughter. Christopher Ryan Richardson was arraigned in the...

LINCOLN, Neb. - Limited quantities of the Nebraska Gap Analysis Program (NE-GAP) final report are available free in a four-CD set from the University of Nebraska-Lincoln School of Natural Resources.

No sales to minors reported at 21 businesses The Lincoln County Sheriff's Department, in conjunction with the county's Health Department, conducted tobacco compliance checks Thursday at 21 rural businesses holding tobacco resale licenses, with all of the outlets found in compliance for rules restricting sales to minors.

Cymbeline. Where: Vivian Beaumont Theater, Lincoln Center, 150 W. 65th St., New York. When: Through Jan. 6. 8 p.m. Tuesdays-Saturdays; 2 p.m. Wednesdays, Saturdays; 3 p.m. Sundays.

A 21-year-old Lincoln Park father is responsible for the death of his 9-day-old daughter and will be charged with murder, Wayne County Prosecutor Kym Worthy said Monday.

Lincoln Almond, son of former RI Governor Lincoln Almond, outlines the jury selection process. WESTERLY - Local high school students on the brink of being eligible for jury duty recently received a lesson in civic responsibility.

DETROIT -- A Lincoln Park man will be arraigned this afternoon in the rape and murder of his 8-day-old daughter.

A security guard at the Devaney Sports Center is accused of stealing clothing from an equipment room on Friday. Brian Wagoner, 26, allegedly stole clothing including a baseball cap, tennis shoes and a pullover, said University of Nebraska-Lincoln Police Capt. Carl Oestmann.

In its fifth New York production in less than a decade, "Cymbeline" can no longer be described as one of Shakespeare's little-known works. So we know it now. What we don't know is why the ambitious Lincoln Center Theater chose to run this one by us again.

YONKERS - Four police officers were injured during a tussle with an uncooperative suspect in front of the Lincoln Park Jewish Center, police said today.

Bernd Alois Zimmermann's "Die Soldaten" will be staged at the Seventh Regiment Armory next summer as part of the Lincoln Center Festival, the first of what could be many operas presented at the new arts venue in Manhattan.

A University of Nebraska-Lincoln chemistry professor was found dead in his car on campus late Saturday morning. A passerby discovered John Stezowski, 65, in a green Volkswagen parked in a lot near 14th and Vine streets, said UNL Police Capt. Carl Oestmann.

An 88-year-old woman with Alzheimer's disease who apparently wandered off during a Christmas recital at Lincoln-Way Central High School was found in the cold Sunday night.

SIERRA VISTA - The clock was turned back in Bisbee last week as crews, actors and extras of the movie "Lost River" took over Main Street in the historic district.

None of the 21 rural Lincoln County businesses holding tobacco resale licenses sold tobacco last week to a minor during a compliance check. The Lincoln County Sheriffs Department and the Lincoln County Health Department sent a young-looking teenager working for the departments into stores Thursday in the Merrill, Gleason and Tomahawk areas to purchase cigarettes, according to a Sheriffs ...

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (AP) -- Rep. Lincoln Davis, D-Tenn., hopes a proposed bill will protect low-income renters in rural areas from losing their housing if their rental units are sold or redeveloped.

U.S. Representative Lincoln Davis hopes a proposed bill will protect low-income renters in rural areas from losing their housing if their rental units are sold or redeveloped.

According to a Ford marketing head, Lincoln sales have been on the rise and are showing signs of taking over its Mercury sibling in 2008. Lincoln is on track to finish the 2007 year with its first annual sales increase since 2003. Sales were up in October by 14.7 percent, to 112,678 units.

U.S. Rep. Lincoln Davis said he hopes a proposed bill will protect low-income renters in rural areas from losing their housing if their rental units are sold or redeveloped.

Lincoln, Neb. - One-third of an ethanol plant's output is a high-value livestock feed known as distillers grains.

Eunice Gill scored 19 points and Becky Kocis and Christine Presswood each added 17 points to lead Lincoln Land Community College past the Illinois College junior varsity at Cass Gymnasium on the Loggers’ campus.

The Lincoln Brass played and Renaissance Singers sang for the 13th year Sunday afternoon to benefit two local organizations that give back to the community.

LINCOLN, Neb. -- Bo Pelini is the new coach at Nebraska, leaving the defensive coordinator post at LSU for a job many Cornhusker fans thought he should have been given four years ago.

NO, Washington Place is not being turned into the state-level equivalent of the Lincoln Bedroom or Camp David as a vehicle for luring political donors.

LINCOLN, Neb. – Bo Pelini is the new coach at Nebraska, leaving the defensive coordinator post at LSU for a job many Cornhuskers fans thought he should have been given four years ago.

LINCOLN, Neb. - Bo Pelini is the new coach at Nebraska, leaving the defensive coordinator post at LSU for a job many Cornhusker fans thought he should have been given four years ago.

ORANGE BEACH, Ala. - The winner, fittingly, was scored by David Clifton. The graduate student from London deftly chipped an 89th-minute shot over goalkeeper Brent Cole, and Franklin Pierce held on to defeat Lincoln Memorial, 1-0, yesterday in the NCAA Division 2 men's soccer championship game.

NEW YORK - Lincoln Center has mounted a gorgeous production of the rarely seen Cymbeline, one of Shakespeare's four late "Romances." Despite its complicated plots and subplots, despite its shifts from love to politics, from Britain to Italy, from court to forest, it is both moving and fascinating.

College Football LINCOLN, Neb. -- Bo Pelini is the new coach at Nebraska, leaving the defensive coordinator post at LSU for a job many Cornhusker f ...

Yelena Demikovsky's documentary, happy to be so...,chronicles the lives of Oleg Briansky & Mireille Briane -- dancers, celebrated teachers and exponents of ballet in America. The film will have its world premiere at the 36th Annual Dance on Camera Film Festival in January. The festival is co-sponsored by the Dance Films Association and Film Society of Lincoln Center. It is the oldest dance ...

LINCOLN -- Tecia Hennessey knows how difficult holidays are for deployed soldiers and their families, and that is why the Lincoln woman is playing “Santa” to more than 100 veterans and active duty personnel this Christmas.

LINCOLN — The Lincoln Civic Association is up and running, with interim officers duly elected during a lively meeting that stopped so that new members could pay dues, entitling them to a vote.

SIERRA VISTA - The clock was turned back in Bisbee last week as crews, actors and extras of the movie "Lost River" took over Main Street in the historic district.

Douglas Beckwith, a native of Albion and an alumnus of the University of Nebraska-Lincoln, is a real Renaissance man.

Last week, the Republican majority on the city council passed an exemption to Lincoln's living wage ordinance in an attempt to undermine its overall effectiveness. Lincoln's living wage law provides that employers who earn substantial city contracts are required to pay (you guessed it!) a living wage to their employees.

BATON ROUGE -- LSU retained one coach and lost another, but he might stick around to coach in the BCS national championship game. Tigers defensive coordinator Bo Pelini was introduced as the new Nebraska head coach at a press conference in Lincoln, Neb., on Sunday.

Let's face it - first dates are awkward. And dating in college is tough. The excitement of a dinner and a movie date is replaced by house parties and bars. But when you do find that rare opportunity to go out to dinner on a first date, it can be strenuous deciding where to go.

Osborne stresses he wants Huskers to return to their roots. LINCOLN, Neb. — Bo Pelini is the new coach at Nebraska, leaving the defensive coordinator post at LSU for a job many Cornhusker fans thought he should have been given four years ago.

LINCOLN, Neb.Bo Pelini is the new coach at Nebraska, leaving the defensive coordinator post at LSU for a job many Cornhusker fans thought he should have been given four years ago. Interim athletic director and former head coach Tom Osborne announced Pelini's hiring Sunday, after introducing Pelini to the players. "We need a head coach with strong defensive credentials and great leadership," ...

LINCOLN, Neb. - Bo Pelini is the new coach at Nebraska, leaving the defensive coordinator post at LSU for a job many Cornhuskers fans thought he should have been given four years ago. Interim Athletic Director and former head coach Tom Osborne announced Pelini's hiring yesterday, after introducing Pelini to the players. "We need a head coach with strong defensive credentials and great ...

LINCOLN, Neb.—Bo Pelini is the new coach at Nebraska, leaving the defensive coordinator post at LSU for a job many Cornhusker fans thought he should have been given four years ago.

LINCOLN, Neb. — Bo Pelini is the new coach at Nebraska, leaving the defensive coordinator post at LSU for a job many Cornhusker fans thought he should have been given four years ago. Interim athletics director and former coach Tom Osborne announced Pelini’s hiring Sunday, after introducing Pelini to the players. “We need a head coach with strong defensive credentials and great leadership,” ...

He’s performed in the White House for five presidents, received numerous awards and founded the Chamber Music Society of Lincoln Center in New York City. Now, he’s coming to Camden’s Fine Arts Center. Charles Wadsworth will host the popular music series Charles Wadsworth and Friends at 7 p.m. Tuesday. Come earlier at 6 p.m. for cocktail hour. The “Friends” include Jeremy Denk on piano, Soovin ...

LINCOLN, Neb. | Bo Pelini is the new coach at Nebraska, leaving the defensive coordinator post at LSU for a job many Cornhusker fans thought he should have been given four years ago.

Lincoln Ladies. 7:30 p.m., Lions Lincoln Theatre, 156 Lincoln Way E, Massillon. Kiwanis Club of Canton. 11:45 a.m., Canton Woman’s Club, 822 Market Ave. N.

Mark Lamos talks about directing "Cymbline" at Lincoln Center Theater.

ORANGE BEACH, Ala. (December 2, 2007) – The Franklin Pierce University men’s soccer team, ranked fourth in the National Soccer Coaches Association of America (NSCAA)/adidas Division II poll, captured the program’s first National Championship on Sunday afternoon with a dramatic 1-0 victory over #16 Lincoln Memorial University in the finals of the 2007 NCAA Division II Men’s Soccer Championships, ...

Sun Devils jump out to early lead, but ice-cold shooting stretch too much to overcome against Huskers. LINCOLN, Neb. (AP) -- Ade Dagunduro had 15 points to lead Nebraska, which held Arizona State to one field goal in 19:30 to pull away to a 62-47 win on Sunday.

Associated Press - December 2, 2007 9:14 PM ET LINCOLN, Neb. (AP) - Nebraska held Arizona State to 1 field goal in nearly 20 minutes of play to pull away to a 62-47 win Sunday.

U.S. Rep. Lincoln Davis hopes a proposed bill will protect low-income renters in rural areas from losing their housing if their rental units are sold or redeveloped.

LINCOLN, Neb. - Bo Pelini is the new coach at Nebraska, leaving the defensive co-ordinator post at Louisiana State for a job many Cornhusker fans thought he should have been given four years ago.

Associated Press - December 2, 2007 7:55 PM ET CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (AP) - U.S. Representative Lincoln Davis hopes a proposed bill will protect low-income renters in rural areas from losing their...

LINCOLN, Neb. (AP) -- Nebraska's old football coach has found its new one. Interim athletic director Tom Osborne has hired LSU defensive coordinator Bo Pelini to replace Bill Callahan, who was fired following Nebraska's second losing season in four years.

"Cymbeline" is quite possibly Shakespeare's strangest creation. Not really a comedy, a tragedy or a historical drama, the play has bits of all three, which may be why directors like it. It's easier to impose their own vision on its unruly plot. And Mark Lamos, who directed the current Lincoln Center Theater revival, has delivered a lucid, emotionally generous and visually sumptuous production ...

"Cymbeline" is quite possibly Shakespeare's strangest creation. Not really a comedy, a tragedy or a historical drama, the play has bits of all three, which may be why directors like it. It's easier to impose their own vision on its unruly plot. And Mark Lamos, who directed the current Lincoln Center Theater revival, has delivered a lucid, emotionally generous and visually sumptuous production ...

LINCOLN, Neb. -- Bo Pelini is the new coach at Nebraska , leaving the defensive coordinator post at LSU for a job many Cornhusker fans thought he should have been given four years ago. Interim athletic director and former coach Tom Osborne annou...

"Cymbeline" is quite possibly Shakespeare's strangest creation.

"Cymbeline" is quite possibly Shakespeare's strangest creation. Not really a comedy, a tragedy or a historical drama, the play has bits of all three, which may be why directors like it. It's easier to impose their own vision on its unruly plot. And Mark Lamos, who directed the current Lincoln Center Theater revival, has delivered a lucid, emotionally generous and visually ...

"Cymbeline" is quite possibly Shakespeare's strangest creation. Not really a comedy, a tragedy or a historical drama, the play has bits of all three, which may be why directors like it. It's easier to impose their own vision on its unruly plot. And Mark Lamos, who directed the current Lincoln Center Theater revival, has delivered a lucid, emotionally generous and visually ...

LINCOLN, Neb. — Bo Pelini is the new coach at Nebraska, leaving the defensive coordinator post at LSU for a job many Cornhusker fans thought he should have been given four years ago.

LINCOLN — The Lincoln Civic Association is up and running, with interim officers duly elected during a lively meeting that stopped so that new members could pay dues, entitling them to a vote.

LINCOLN, Neb. - Bo Pelini is the new coach at Nebraska, leaving the defensive co-ordinator post at Louisiana State for a job many Cornhusker fans thought he should have been given four years ago.

LINCOLN, Neb. (AP) - Bo Pelini is the new coach at Nebraska, leaving the defensive coordinator post at LSU for a job many Cornhusker fans thought he should have been given four years ago.

LINCOLN, Neb. (AP) - Nebraska's old football coach has found its new one. Interim athletic director Tom Osborne has hired LSU defensive coordinator Bo Pelini to replace Bill Callahan, who was fired following Nebraska's second losing season in four years.

LINCOLN, Neb. Bo Pelini is the new coach at Nebraska. Quarterback Joe Ganz said Pelini was introduced to players Sunday before a news conference to formally announce the hiring of LSU's defensive coordinator.

LINCOLN, Neb. (AP) -- Ade Dagunduro had 15 points to lead Nebraska, which held Arizona State to one field goal in 19:30 to pull away to a 62-47 win on Sunday.

Sun Devils jump out to early lead, but ice-cold shooting stretch too much to overcome against Huskers.

LINCOLN, Neb. - Nebraska held Arizona State to one field goal in nearly 20 minutes of play to pull away to a 62-47 win this afternoon.

Bernd Alois Zimmermann's "Die Soldaten" will be staged at the Seventh Regiment Armory next summer as part of the Lincoln Center Festival, the first of what could be many operas presented at the new arts venue in Manhattan.

Wayne County Prosecutor Kym Worthy's office said she will announce charges Monday in the death of a nine-day-old Nevaeh Richardson of Lincoln Park, Nov. 24. The county medical examiner ruled the death a homicide.

LINCOLN, Neb. (AP) - Nebraska interim athletic director Tom Osborne will hold a news conference this afternoon, when he is expected to name Bo Pelini his new football coach.

A Lincoln High School student told police he was assaulted by six or seven men outside an east-side gas station late Saturday night after one of the...

LINCOLN, Neb. (AP) -- Bo Pelini is the new coach at Nebraska.

LINCOLN, Neb. (AP) -- Bo Pelini is the new coach at Nebraska.

University of Nebraska Interim Athletic Director Tom Osborne scheduled a 4 p.m. news conference to introduce the Huskers’ new head football coach...

Get final results tomorrow in The Express-Times. The smoke hadn't even cleared from the pregame pyrotechnics when the Seahawks scored the game's first touchdown here at Lincoln Financial Field against the Eagles.

LINCOLN, Neb. - Limited quantities of the Nebraska Gap Analysis Program (NE-GAP) final report are available free in a four-CD set from the University of Nebraska-Lincoln School of Natural Resources.

(SBT24/7News) Shortly before 4 a.m. Sunday, a South Bend EMS unit passing by noticed a lot of smoke near the intersection of Lincoln Way West and Allen Street.

LINCOLN, Neb. -- Defending N-C-A-A Divison One women's volleyball champion Nebraska beat Wichita State today to advance to next week's regional round.

The University of Nebraska-Lincoln student body president is headed to Indonesia for a United Nations conference on climate change.

The Eagles did not announce after their morning walk-through yesterday that Donovan McNabb will be out, but a league source confirmed that A.J. Feeley will make his second consecutive start at quarterback today when the team faces the Seattle Seahawks at Lincoln Financial Field.

Southern Howard Briefs The Savage Volunteer Fire Company will sponsor Breakfast with Santa from 8 a.m. to 11 a.m. Dec. 15 at the fire company social hall, 8925 Lincoln St., Savage.

LINCOLN — One of the most popular and successful programs at Lincoln High School now has an additional facility the instructors hope will further enhance the agriculture department. (Northwest Arkansas Times)

U.S. Sen. Blanche Lincoln announced on Tuesday that she is accepting applications for her spring internship program, which provides students the opportunity to learn about the federal government and legislative process. Selected college students will work in Lincoln’s Washington, D.C., or Little Rock office. (Northwest Arkansas Times)

They're both holiday favorites -- the Lincoln Center Tree lighting and the Nutcracker Ballet. And this year, for the first time at Lincoln Center, an up-and-coming soloist at the American Ballet will perform the Dance of the Sugar Plum Fairy.

After stopping by Post Oak Mall, Santa used some of his Christmas magic to quickly make it over to the Lincoln Recreation Center. Jolly Ole St. Nick made an appearance at the center's Annual Breakfast with Santa.

Most once-a-week tutors find their way into Lincoln Elementary School through a network of churches. But Joan Prewitt simply walked in the front door and asked if she could help.

MIDLAND — History does not always produce the prettiest moments, but it is often reveals promise.

An Ames man sought in the robbery of a northeast Des Moines bank was arrested in Lincoln, Neb., early Saturday.

Running against long odds, the eighth-ranked Brookline boys' and 18th-ranked Lincoln-Sudbury girls' cross-country teams knew it would take an extraordinary effort to break the ribbon first at the Nike Cross-Country Team Nationals in Portland, Ore. The teams, competing as Brookline Track Club and Wicked XC, found themselves outpaced and ended with seventh- and eighth-place finishes.

WISCONSIN RAPIDS -- Stevens Point Area Senior Highs Katey Neigbauer provided the Panthers with their lone gold medal at the Lincoln Classic gymastics meet on Saturday.

Shortly before 4 a.m., a South Bend EMS unit passing by noticed a lot of smoke near the intersection of Lincoln Way West and Allen Street — and sure enough, a fire was burning in a home in the 1100 block of Lincoln Way.

Phylicia Rashad, famous as the benevolent but firm mother on two hit TV shows opposite Bill Cosby, is now undertaking a very different matriarch in "Cymbeline" at Lincoln Center.

Abraham Lincoln was the rarest of men, and John G. Sotos believes that extended all the way to his chromosome 10. A physician, connoisseur of rare ailments and amateur historian, Sotos believes Lincoln had a genetic syndrome called MEN 2B. He thinks the...

East Lincoln boys' basketball coach Neil Hodges talks like a chef when he discusses his team. "It's going to take a long time to bake this pie," he said. "We are trying to make sure all of the ingredients are right. It will take some time to cook, but we're hoping it will be pretty good." The Mustangs are hoping for their just desserts with a team that has three starters back after finishing ...

With the exception of Abraham Lincoln, Franklin D. Roosevelt, Harry Truman and Andrew Jackson all of whom have been called great by historians most American presidents have been considered mediocre. Dwight D. Eisenhower, for example.

It was a hot hand that nearly downed Virginia State, and a hot hand that ultimately the Trojans' in yesterday's 78-65 win over Lincoln at Daniel Gym. The Trojans led for 26 minutes, until 11:38 in the second half, when the Lions took a 52-51 lead thanks to the 3-point shooting of guard Dante Blanton-Holcombe, who scored 19 of his game-high 24 points in the second half, including four 3s. This ...

Lincoln's Jurgan Kunter scored four goals and the Jr. Stars completed a weekend Midwest High School Hockey League sweep of the Sioux City Metros with a 5-2 victory Saturday at the IBP Ice Center.

LINCOLN — Nina Baxter scored 19 points and grabbed 14 rebounds to power the Lincoln College women’s basketball team to a 73-64 win over Illinois Valley Community College at the Lincoln Classic on Saturday.

A man wanted for bank robbery in Des Moines, Iowa, and Omaha was arrested in Lincoln early Saturday morning, said Lincoln Police Capt. Dennis Duckworth.

Lincoln East won the third-place match at the Great Nebraska Shootout 55-46 over Bellevue West. Kelsey Newman finished with 16 points. The Spartans, who were down 39-36 heading into the final quarter, used strong defensive pressure to force numerous turnovers.

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Lincoln Police responded to a call downtown about five o'clock Saturday after a man apparently fell from the Harris Overpass.

LINCOLN — Nina Baxter scored 19 points and grabbed 14 rebounds to power the Lincoln College women’s basketball team to a 73-64 win over Illinois Valley Community College at the Lincoln Classic on Saturday.

A man wanted for bank robbery in Des Moines, Iowa, and Omaha was arrested in Lincoln early Saturday morning, said Lincoln Police Capt. Dennis Duckworth.

MIDLAND — History does not always produce the prettiest moments, but it is often reveals promise.

It’s really true - the Stars beat Omaha 3-2 on Saturday night in the first meeting between these two this season. A good goaltender (David Reekie), a power-play score (Chris Forfar) and a pretty nice all-around effort did it.

Lincoln Center Theater's star-studded production of William Shakespeare's Cymbeline officially opens at the Vivian Beaumont Theater Dec. 2. Previews began Nov. 1.

LINCOLN, Neb. (AP) -- A Baton Rouge, La., newspaper has reported that a Louisiana State University supervisor confirmed Bo Pelini will step down as defensive coordinator to become the head coach at Nebraska.

Tennessee 7 0 7 0_14 LSU 6 0 7 8_21 First Quarter Tenn_C.Brown 11 pass from Ainge (Lincoln kick), 12:00. LSU_FG David 30, 8:29. LSU_FG David 30, 3:07. Third Quarter LSU_Byrd 27 pass from Perrilloux (David kick), 11:52. Tenn_Briscoe 6 pass from Ainge (Lincoln kick), 3:09. Fourth Quarter LSU_Zenon 18 interception return (Perrilloux run), 9:54. A_73,832. ___ Tenn LSU First downs 17 21 Rushes-yards ...

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LINCOLN, Neb. (AP) -- A Baton Rouge, La., newspaper has reported that a Louisiana State University supervisor confirmed Bo Pelini will step down as defensive coordinator to become the head coach at Nebraska.

A man wanted for bank robbery in Des Moines, Iowa, and Omaha was arrested in Lincoln early Saturday morning, said Lincoln Police Capt. Dennis Duckworth.

LINCOLN — The Lincoln Civic Association is up and running, with interim officers duly elected during a lively meeting that stopped so that new members could pay dues, entitling them to a vote.

An Ames man wanted for the robbery of an east-side Des Moines bank, was arrested in Lincoln, Neb. early today.

EDM Equipment of Lincoln is appealing a state board decision that approved the termination of an agreement the company had with a Florida firetruck builder.

Police said David Pederson was arrested at a hotel.

People in Lincoln are reminded preparations for the Christmas Market are about to begin.

Ankeny girls’ basketball coach Scott DeJong didn’t think his team was fully tested in its first two games against North and Mason City.

MANITOWOC Manitowoc Lincoln started Fridays game in an 18-2 hole after the first quarter. However, the Ships were able to fight their way back, trailing 48-40 with a couple of minutes left in the game.

The biggest football game in Lincoln County history was played Friday night. Lincolnton won it, 21-13, against East Lincoln, and earned a berth in the state 2A high school final. I was glad to see it no matter the outcome, because it meant so much to so many in this county northwest of Charlotte I call home. An overflow crowd of more than 5,000 bought everything the concession stand had to sell ...