Lincoln I-80 bridge repairs, replacements underway through federal grant
LINCOLN, Neb. (KOLN) -Construction is underway on four bridges along I-80 in Lincoln, with work including both repairs and full replacements funded largely through a federal grant through the Federal Highway Administration’s Competitive Highway Bridge Program. The federal grant covers nearly 80% of the project’s cost.
Lancaster County weighs zoning change that could shape future of Branched Oak Observatory
LINCOLN, Neb. (KOLN) — Branched Oak Observatory is working with Lancaster County to amend local zoning regulations that currently do not allow the facility to operate as an observatory. The five-and-a-half acre property, which has been in use as the Branched Oak Observatory in Raymond since 2015, is zoned...
NU Board of Regents unanimously approves Nebraska Medicine buyout
LINCOLN, Neb. (WOWT) - The University of Nebraska Board of Regents gave a multimillion-dollar buyout of Nebraska Medicine the green light Monday. During a very brief meeting Monday morning, the board voted on legal documents that would update how Nebraska Medicine is governed. The vote means Clarkson Regional Health Se
Mobile Irrigation Testing Lab creates informed irrigation decisions with farmers
LINCOLN, Neb. — The Irrigation Water Management Lab at the West Central Research, Extension and Education Center is helping western Nebraska farmers make more informed irrigation decisions through on-farm testing of emerging technology. Its Mobile Irrigation Testing (MIT) Lab works directly with producers to evaluate t
Lincoln stabbing investigation results in arrest of reported victim
LINCOLN, Neb. (KOLN) - One person was arrested after an investigation into a weekend stabbing in Lincoln. The Lincoln police said the incident happened around 3:30 p.m. Friday. Officers were dispatched to a hospital for reports of a person who had been stabbed. Once at the hospital, officers found 45-year-old...
City Reminds Lincoln Residents About Fireworks Rules
The City of Lincoln is reminding residents to celebrate the Fourth of July safely and follow the city’s fireworks ordinances. Permissible fireworks may only be sold and used from 8 a.m. to 11 p.m. on July 3 and from 8 a.m. until 11:59 p.m. on July 4. City law...
$150,000 Nebraska Pick 5 winning ticket sold in Lincoln still unclaimed
LINCOLN, Neb. (KOLN) — The Nebraska Lottery said one unclaimed ticket from Saturday’s Nebraska Pick 5 drawing matched all five winning numbers: 04, 07, 11, 19 and 22. The $150,000 winning ticket was sold at Casey’s on 120 S. 90th St., in Lincoln. Winning tickets expire 180...
Omaha man charged with White House attack plot makes first court appearance
Prosecutors say that Alvarez was the leader of a group that planned to attack the UFC fight on the White House lawn with drones, and then shoot people as they ran away. He was arrested in Omaha on June 17th.
Dangerous heat Monday and Tuesday with severe storms possible
LINCOLN, Neb. (KOLN) - Heat Advisory and Extreme Heat Warning in effect for much of Eastern Nebraska through Tuesday evening. Heat index values between 100 and 110 likely Monday and Tuesday afternoon and early evening. There is also a chance of scattered showers and thunderstorms. Some storms could be severe.
Two more juveniles identified in Lincoln’s Kelly’s Produce vandalism case
LINCOLN, Neb. (KOLN) - Two more juveniles accused of vandalizing a produce stand in northeast Lincoln over the weekend have been identified. The Lincoln Police Department said Monday that the juveniles were found in Council Bluffs, Iowa. This comes after a third suspect, a 15-year-old girl, was identified, lodged for..
