Lincoln City

A visiting scholar with the Urban Wildlife Information Network (UWIN) has shared reflections on a research visit hosted by Lincoln Park Zoo, examining how city dwellers perceive the animals living alongside them. The piece explores how attitudes toward urban species shape coexistence, and how research networks compare public perceptions across cities to inform wildlife management and conservation planning.

Lincoln is advising fans to allow extra time when travelling downtown, pointing to expected congestion around the city centre. The advisory encourages people planning to attend events or activities downtown to build additional time into their journeys and consider alternative routes. No further details about specific events or road closures were provided in the announcement.

Officials in Lincoln, Arkansas are weighing new options to fund the city's fire department after a state attorney general opinion questioned its fire surcharge. Ideas under consideration include raising water rates or putting a tax measure before voters in a special election. The ruling has left the city searching for a legal way to replace the disputed revenue source.