LPS prepares for potential loss of some federal funds in 2025-26 school year
LINCOLN, Neb. (KOLN) - Lincoln Public Schools said it’s adapting to potential changes in federal funding, after the U.S. Department of Education announced it would be pausing nearly $6 billion in funding nationwide. Among those cuts were about $40 million in grants for schools across Nebraska. Breaking it down...
Heat and storms in the forecast
Storms are possible late Wednesday afternoon, into the evening, and lingering into very early Thursday. If these storms can hold together, some of us may get some decent rain out of it. Below is what our StormCast weather model is showing for timing, location, and duration of the storm potential...
Sober living home growth faces opposition by neighbors, councilman
Lincoln man sentenced for sexually assaulting toddler on camera, posting video. The Lincoln man convicted of sexually assaulting a toddler on camera was sentenced to 55 to 71 years in prison on Tuesday. LPS prepares for potential loss of some federal funds in 2025-26 school year. Updated: 2 hours ago.
Crash takes out traffic lights at Lincoln intersection, making it a three-way stop
LINCOLN, Neb. (KLKN) — A crash in south Lincoln knocked traffic lights to the ground Tuesday just before the evening rush hour. A three-vehicle crash happened about 4:30 p.m. at 16th Street and Old Cheney Road, according to the Lincoln Police Department. Police said no one was injured, but...
Wednesday Forecast: An increase in heat…before ‘storms hit the street
LINCOLN, Neb. (KOLN) - Hot and humid conditions expected on Wednesday ahead of a cold front...with that front producing thunderstorms Wednesday afternoon and Wednesday night across parts of the state. Isolated showers and thunderstorms will be possible Tuesday night...but most areas are expected to remain...
Summer EBT benefits set to expire soon, families urged to act
LINCOLN, Neb — The first round of Summer Electronic Benefit Transfer (EBT) benefits, issued on April 23, 2025, is set to expire on August 23, 2025. Households have until 11:59 p.m. on August 22, 2025, to utilize these benefits before they are returned to the federal government. Summer EBT...
Winning $330,000 Nebraska Pick 5 ticket sold in Lincoln
LINCOLN, Neb. (KOLN) - The winning ticket for the Nebraska Pick 5 Lottery has been sold in Lincoln. One lucky winner has bought the winning ticket for the Friday drawing for $330,000. The ticket was sold at Super Saver #11 at 5460 S 56th St. Prizes for Lotto games can...
Nebraska Task Force 1 returns home to Lincoln
The impact weather moved through Lancaster County around midnight Wednesday. NE-TF1 along with other agencies briefed for a long day of operations in Kerr County, Texas on July 10, 2025. Grand Island Flooding. Updated: Jun. 26, 2025 at 11:28 AM CDT. Family of Carly Schaaf continue to honor her memory...
Search Underway For A Hit-And-Run Driver
Lincoln Police are searching for a man who walked away from a hit-and-run crash in a North Bottoms neighborhood around 5:00 Sunday evening. Public Information Manager Erika Thomas says it happened near 12th and New Hampshire. Thomas says when police arrived, a man driving a Ford Escape got out of...
NE land values drop for first time in six years, UNL survey reveals
Lincoln, NE — The market value of land in Nebraska has decreased by 2% for the first time in six years, according to a survey conducted by the University of Nebraska-Lincoln (UNL). The annual survey assesses the current state of the market, land values and cash rental rates. Jim...
