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Doctors say not to worry if you see swollen lymph-nodes, just try to schedule your mammograms around your vaccine.

KLKN-TV Emotional testimony during legislative hearing regarding protections for meatpacking workers Legislative Bill 241 was introduced by Senator Tony Vargas, aimed at providing more protections for meatpacking workers March 1, 2021 10:21 pm LINCOLN, Neb. (KLKN)-Emotions were high at the state capitol on Monday as the Business and Labor Committee heard testimony for LB241. “The fact that we are even having this conversation is, a disgrace. How are we not going to stand up for our community members during a pandemic?” questioned Salvador Hernandez, the son of a meatpacking worker. The bi...

The Fairbury man is currently being held without bond at the Jefferson County Jail. February 28, 2021 7:16 pm FAIRBURY, Neb. (KLKN) –A Fairbury man has been arrested and charged with 2nd degree murder after a 2-year-old boy has died. The Jefferson County Sheriff’s office says Jake Gonzales is accused of causing severe injuries to the torso and head of a 2-year-old, who was found during a welfare check for the child’s mother. The Sheriff’s department was called to the area of J Street in Fairbury on Friday to perform a welfare check for a female resident. Officials say after speaking ...

The COVID-19 risk dial for Lancaster Count remains in the mid-yellow, indicating a moderate risk of the virus spreading.

The Health Department identified the strain as a California variant. February 27, 2021 2:30 pm LINCOLN, Neb. (KLKN) – The Lincoln-Lancaster County Health Department (LLCHD) has confirmed its first case of a COVID-19 variant strain called B.1.429 also known as the California variant. The variant was identified through special testing at the Nebraska Public Health Lab.  The local case was identified as a man in his 60s.  LLCHD is currently investigating. The State has identified 13 cases of the variant in four different health jurisdictions.  The other 12 cases include nine in Douglas Co...