Lincoln's mayor and City Council chair proposed two charter amendments Monday to compete with proposals from Good Government Lincoln that they say could shorten the mayor's time in office.
Lincoln City Council Chair Brody Weber, left, and Mayor Leirion Gaylor Baird look over their notes before a news conference to discuss alternative city charter amendments Monday at the Lincoln Marriott Cornhusker Hotel.
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Lincoln Mayor Leirion Gaylor Baird speaks during a press conference announcing alternative city charter proposals that would compete with Good Government Lincoln on Thursday at the Lincoln Marriott Cornhusker Hotel.
Lincoln City Council Chair Brody Weber speaks during a press conference announcing alternative city charter proposals that would compete with Good Government Lincoln on Thursday at the Lincoln Marriott Cornhusker Hotel.
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Arron Klassen grooms a calf belonging to a friend from Fullerton ahead of the Steer Producer and Jackpot Feeder Show at the Nebraska State Fair on Tuesday, Sept. 1, 2026, in Grand Island.
From left, Milford's Libby Reil (7) Braelynn Mueller (13) Adalyn Cisneros (2) Bryn Grossart (6) and Ashlynn Miller (14) celebrate after a point on Tuesday, Sept. 1, 2026, at Freeman High School in Adams. Milford beat Freeman 3-1.
President Jeffrey Gold speaks during the State of the University address Thursday at the Capitol.
Republican U.S. Sen. Pete Ricketts, left, and independent candidate Dan Osborn, right, debate at the Nebraska State Fair on Tuesday in Grand Island.
Pedestrians walk over the east bridge at Holmes Lake as fragrant water lilies in bloom grow on the north shore on Monday, Aug. 31, 2026.
Nebraska's Danny Odem (16) celebrates with Jamal Rule (25) after the game on Saturday, Sep. 5, 2026, at Memorial Stadium. The Huskers defeated the Bobcats 49-21.Â
Nebraska's Dawson Merritt (40) tackles Ohio’s Victor Rosa (4) during the first half on Saturday, Sep. 5, 2026, at Memorial Stadium.
Ohio’s Tyler Gillison (9) and Charlie Christopher (30) bring down Nebraska's Jamal Rule (25) just short of the end zone during the first half on Saturday, Sep. 5, 2026, at Memorial Stadium.
Ashland-Greenwood's Liam Curtis (3) runs through a tunnel of teammates and young fans on Friday, Sept. 4, 2026, at Memorial Stadium in Ashland. Ashland-Greenwood was up 21-0 going into halftime against Syracuse.
