Multiple Lincoln Streets Closing Feb. 5-6
Lincoln Transportation and Utilities has announced three street closures beginning February 5 and 6. The closures are as follows:. The northbound lane on North 56th Street between “P” and “S” streets is now closed until 4 p.m. Friday, February 6, for water main repairs. The westbound...
Pillen promotes Platte County Attorney to 5th District judge
LINCOLN, Neb. (WOWT) - Gov. Jim Pillen has selected the Platte County Attorney to fill the fifth district judicial seat vacated by Judge C. Jo Petersen, who retired last fall. According to the news release from the governor’s office, Breanna D. Flaherty of Columbus has served in the county attorney’s office since...
Chamber: Nebraska losing economic ground to peer states, new agenda pushes competitiveness
OMAHA, Neb. (WOWT) - The Greater Omaha Chamber says Nebraska is losing to peer states in job creation and population growth. Leaders say since 2019, Omaha and Lincoln have missed out on a projected 68,000 new jobs, which would have produced an estimated $11 billion in wages and up to $800 million in tax revenue.
92 cats rescued from Lincoln hoarding situation now in Capital Humane Society care
The nearly 100 rescued cats are now being examined, treated, cared for and even operated on by Capital Humane Society veterinary staff.
‘I Started Sobbing Immediately’ — Masie Boesiger Reveals Her Family’s Reaction After Sister’s Commitment...
Nebraska Volleyball alum Maisie Boesiger recalled the moment she learned about her sister Malorie Boesiger’s commitment to the Huskers and how emotional she felt upon hearing the news. The Boesiger sisters pursued the same career after graduating from Norris High School. Boesiger, who graduated from the volleyball...
Incense Candle Blamed For Causing North Lincoln House Fire
LFR has released new details in Thursday morning’s house fire at 30th and Dudley that sent one person to the hospital. MJ Lierman says smoke and flames were coming from the home when crews arrived. She says the fire started in the basement and burned up into the attic....
Incense candle caused Lincoln house fire that sent one to hospital
An incense candle left burning caused a house fire that sent one person to the hospital with minor injuries Thursday morning, Lincoln Fire and Rescue officials said.
Avoca Woman Dies Days After Being Hit by Truck Near Downtown Lincoln
LINCOLN–(KFOR Feb. 4)–An 88-year-old Avoca woman has died after she was hit by a vehicle in Lincoln last Saturday. Lincoln Police say Joan Meyer passed away Wednesday and suffered, what were thought to have been, non-life threatening injuries when she was struck around 8:50am Saturday near 14th and “G” Streets.
Lincoln man reported missing on way to work found dead, family confirms
LINCOLN, Neb. (KOLN) - A Lincoln man who was reported missing last week has been found dead, according to his family and a nonprofit search organization. The family of 27-year-old Harrison Schreurs confirmed Thursday in a Facebook post that he was found dead in a motor vehicle accident. No additional details about...
Human Remains Found During Search for Missing Couple
LINCOLN—(KFOR Feb. 5)—Human remains have been recovered by investigators with Lincoln Police, after searching an area of Saunders County, northwest of Wahoo. In an email to KFOR News late Thursday afternoon, LPD could not confirm the number of people or their identities. Investigators are waiting for DNA and dental...
