Tuesday evening, several Amtrak passengers were forced into a long layover in Lincoln. South of the city there was a problem with the bridge over Salt Creek, and it was deemed unsafe for rail traffic. Some passengers were loaded onto buses and taken to Springfield to proceed on their journey south. Others were forced to return to Chicago and board a new train with a different route.  Read more about this in the story below.

Photo by Curt Fox   (Click on image for larger version.)

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The potted plants at the Lincoln Theater 4 are really looking good. As you go through the heart of the city this week, take a moment to look about. This is just one nice example of how local businesses take pride in their storefronts.

Photo by Nila Smith  (Click on image for larger version.)

This comic book image provided by Dark Horse Comics shows characters C-3PO, right, and R2-D2 from "The Star Wars," a 1974 first draft by George Lucas that turned into the popular film. Now, starting Wednesday, Dark Horse Comics is bringing the original script to life as an eight-issue mini-series -- with Lucas' blessing -- giving fans a different take on the characters.

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Meet the Lincoln Youth Football teams! Thanks to Jennifer Brickey and Brickey Photography, LDN will be running shots of all the LYF teams over the next few days. Pictured above is the kindergarten and first-grade team.

Pictured left to right, first row: Lakin Adams (19), Brooks McFarland (12), Garrett Lacefield (21), Georgia Skeen (9), Daniel Lingo (41), Carter Ferguson (14) and Keller Judd (22); second row:  Lakken McCollister (15), T.J. Morris (23), Cort Pentecost (11), Kyle Koelher (20), Ashton Brown (6), Brody Tungate (10) and Jaeden Jackson (16); third row: coach Stuart Anthony, coach Dwane Morris, Zachary Poole (52), Brycen Anderson (54), Tate Johnston (42), Lucas Smith (44), T.J. Hurley (28), Jude Toft (4), Preston Hunt (5), coach Jason Toft and coach Jason VanWinkle.

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Photo by Jennifer Brickey, Brickey Photography  (Click on image for a larger version.)