Rich Carlson’s job unfolds in moments most people hope they never face — a knock at the door with devastating news, the scene of a deadly crash or a hospital hallway after tragedy strikes.
Rich Carlson, a chaplain with the Lincoln-Lancaster County Chaplaincy Corps, is the organization's longest-service volunteer chaplain, having worked for more than four decades. Carlson was recently recognized as the 2025 Lincoln Police Department's Volunteer of the Year.
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Hadi Pir was still navigating the early days of his life in Lincoln when genocide began. He knew he needed to act quickly to save the lives of fellow Yazidis.
Tune into the Golf Channel on Sunday, April 5, to watch a Lincoln 12-year-old compete in the national junior golf competition ahead of the 90th Masters.
Inspired by Boys Town youth, Jake Albanez hopes to become the fastest man to ever run a marathon in a cap and gown when he takes to Lincoln's streets Sunday.
For decades, Mimi and Gary Kuebler have quietly shaped the atmosphere at Lincoln athletic events — from concessions and scoreboards to crisis management and Legion baseball.
Rich Carlson, a chaplain with the Lincoln-Lancaster County Chaplaincy Corps, is the organization's longest-service volunteer chaplain, having worked for more than four decades. Carlson was recently recognized as the 2025 Lincoln Police Department's Volunteer of the Year.
