As winter weather hits Lincoln, temperatures will drop and demand for electricity will rise, putting pressure on the power system. Oak Electric is preparing for the winter weather by working nonstop.

Storm Warnings and Winter Wx Advisories are in place across the state from Tuesday evening into Wednesday as areas of ...

Crews "will stay out there until we are no longer needed," said Tim Byrne with the Lincoln Transportation and Utilities Department.

LTU said crews are well prepped, with residual brine left on many of Lincoln’s streets from last week’s freeze.

Other local public and parochial schools also closed, as did the University of Nebraska-Lincoln, with the city under a winter ...