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Larry Crawford, an LCU alumnus himself and pastor of Open Arms Fellowship in Lincoln, said he began discussing leasing options with LCU leadership a few years ago before entering into a purchase agreement for six buildings and acreage that was finalized for around $4 million last year. Now, Open Arms is preparing to pay $800,000 to purchase the remaining five buildings and some green space acreage that comprised LCU. Altogether, LCU’s property is about 130 acres in size, according to its website; once the purchase is finalized, the roughly 550-member church will own about 100 of those acres.

Nearby church to purchase remainder of Lincoln Christian University properties

When Lincoln Christian University closes its doors in May, a local church is set to become the owner of much of the properties and grounds that comprised the 80-year-old private liberal arts college and seminary.

A grim milestone: More than 40,000 people have been killed in Gaza

Gaza health officials say the death toll of Palestinians killed in the war has topped 40,000. We look at three of those recent deaths: a mother and her newborn twins died in Gaza this week.

On the day of the Lion Air crash, Verian Utama (left) was traveling on the flight with a former pro rider named Andrea Manfredi (right), a friend who also perished.

For Family Of A Lion Air Crash Victim, 'The Happiness Is Gone'

When a 737 Max crashed off the coast of Java last October, all 189 people on board were killed. Dozens of suits have been filed against Boeing, the plane's manufacturer, by relatives of the victims.

Beirut is on edge after 2 waves of explosions that used pagers and walkie-talkies

In Lebanon, victims were buried after a cyberattack Tuesday that detonated thousands of hand-held pagers used by the militant group Hezbollah. The next day there was a second wave of attacks.

Israeli protesters blame their government for not doing more to free hostages in Gaza

The families of Israeli hostages being held in Gaza say time is running out and fear their loved ones will be forgotten. Protests in Israel continue as many call for the prime minister to do more.

Brian Beals sits in his sister’s home in January, one month after being released from prison after serving 35 years for a wrongful conviction. Beals was studying at Southern Illinois University when he was arrested for a murder he did not commit in 1988.

Illinois exoneree helps effort to increase compensation for wrongful convictions

Brian Beals served 35 years for a shooting he wasn't involved in. Now, he's raising awareness for exoneree compensation.

Vice President Harris greets supporters at Philly Cuts in Philadelphia on Sunday. Harris spent much of the day courting Black voters — attending church and then later visiting the Philly Cuts barbershop to meet Black men.

New polling finds Harris gaining with a group she has struggled with: Black men

A new NAACP survey offers a mixed picture for the vice president. She has gained ground among Black men since August, but about one in five say they are still backing former President Donald Trump.

Indonesia launches free meals program to fight stunting

Indonesia's new government started an ambitious project to feed nearly 90 million children and pregnant women to fight malnutrition and stunting, as critics question whether the program is affordable.

On The Bedrock Of Fallen Towers, September 11 Museum Opens Doors

The National September 11 Memorial and Museum was officially dedicated Thursday in New York. President Obama and other elected officials joined survivors and victims' families in a poignant ceremony.

After the killing of a Hamas leader in Beirut, diplomats rush to calm tensions

Tensions are high on the Israel-Lebanon border after Tuesday's killing of a Hamas leader in Beirut. The U.S. and Europe are sending diplomats this weekend.

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