Task force working to protect homes, land from western Nebraska wildfire, LFR says
LINCOLN, Neb. (KOLN) - Lincoln Fire and Rescue provided an update on the 11-member task force sent to protect structures and property from wildfires in western Nebraska. The Morrill County Fire has burned more than 572,804 acres and killed one person. It remains 0% contained Monday morning. The crew was...
30-40 vehicles involved in crash on I-80 near Greenwood, according to sheriff’s office
GREENWOOD, Neb. (KOLN) - The Cass County Sheriff’s Office says 30-40 vehicles were involved in an accident on I-80 near Greenwood. Several agencies were called to the scene Sunday afternoon around 2:40 p.m., including the Nebraska State Patrol, Greenwood, Ashland, Eagle, Elmwood, Murray, Weeping Water, Manley,...
Matt Rhule Urged to Act Fast as Spring Practice Exposes Nebraska Roster Issues
Nebraska's run game struggled badly in a recent scrimmage, exposing offensive line concerns Matt Rhule can't afford to leave unaddressed. The post Matt Rhule Urged to Act Fast as Spring Practice Exposes Nebraska Roster Issues originally published on Total Pro Sports .
Authorities identify man killed in northeast Lincoln apartment fire
LINCOLN, Neb. (KOLN) - Lincoln Fire and Rescue identified the man killed in Thursday’s northeast Lincoln apartment fire as 73-year-old Douglas Kroese. Lincoln Fire and Rescue said the fire was reported at North 52nd Street and Leighton Avenue at 3:49 p.m. Several people were initially trapped, prompting crews to...
Residents of North Lincoln Home Evacuate After Morning Fire
Lincoln Fire and Rescue crews battled a house fire just before 5:00 Monday morning near 33rd and Fair Street. “Tenants had woke up to their smoke alarms going off and smoke and flames in the second story,” says Public Information Officer MJ Lierman. “They attempted to extinguish the...
Volunteers furnish homes for families displaced by Hurricane Helene
Families who lost nearly everything during Hurricane Helene are set to return to rebuilt, fully furnished homes at Sims Park following a community volunteer effort this weekend.
WEEKEND WRAP-UP: Most watched videos in Lincoln this week (March 15, 2026)
LINCOLN, Neb. (KOLN) - On this Sunday’s Weekend Wrap-Up, Lincoln police named a man found dead in Oak Creek, a 100-year-old veteran becomes the oldest organ donor in history, a man died after attempting to exit a sewer in Lincoln and more. Lincoln police have identified a man found...
South Region 1st Round Picks: No. 13 Troy vs No. 4 Nebraska
Matt Norlander, Avery Johnson, and John Henson join Hakem Dermish on CBS Sports HQ to give their picks for the game between Troy and Nebraska.
City Officials Give Update on Winter Street Operations
Snow and strong winds moved into Lincoln Sunday and city crews are out on the streets. City officials say winter operation crews are treating arterial, school and bus routes with. granular salt pre-wet with brine. A Winter Weather Advisory is in effect until 9 p.m. Sunday with winds gusting up...
AARP Nebraska takes next step in targeting fraud
(KMAland) -- AARP Nebraska is hosting a series of events across the state to stem the growing fraud rate. Targeting fraud and other scams has been an ongoing focus for AARP, and the organization is taking the next step. Recent data released by the Federal Trade Commission show that Americans lost at least $195...
