CORRECTION: Investigation of $2.5M no-bid contract still with Lincoln Police Department

By: Erin Bamer

Outlets: Nebraska Examiner

Published: August 10, 2026

Words: 301

Last Updated: 1 week, 1 day ago


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Editor’s Note: This story was updated to note the investigation is still with the Lincoln Police Department.

LINCOLN — An investigation of a $2.5 million no-bid emergency contract between the Nebraska Department of Economic Development and a contractor Gov. Jim Pillen recommended remains with the Lincoln Police Department.

Officials with the Lincoln Police Department previously told the Examiner that the investigation had moved to the Lancaster County Attorney’s Office. However, public information officer Erika Thomas …

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