Storms Possible Thursday Afternoon in Lincoln
Strong to severe thunderstorms are expected to develop this afternoon and evening, with the greatest risk between 2 PM and 8 PM. The National Weather Service early Thursday morning update shows the Lincoln area in the SLIGHT RISK area for severe development. Hail and strong winds are most likely in the forecast (see maps in the DSS Packet). An isolated tornado is also possible...
Lincoln Police Department Adds Two Electric Vehicles to Fleet
Lincoln city leaders say a pair of new electric police cruisers marks a step forward for both public safety and sustainability. Mayor Leirion Gaylor Baird announced Thursday that the Lincoln Police Department has added two fully electric vehicles to its fleet. With those additions, about 41 percent of the city’s light-duty vehicles now run on electric or alternative fuels.
Seward County sheriff investigates TikTok videos targeting Centennial Public Schools
UTICA, Neb. — Seward County authorities are investigating multiple “concerning” TikTok videos connected to Centennial Public Schools, and a deputy will be stationed at the school each day while the case remains open. The Seward County Sheriff’s Office said it has been made aware of the videos...
Severe thunderstorm warning for NW Sarpy Co. until 2:45 p.m.
The National Weather Service in Omaha has issued a Severe Thunderstorm Warning for... Northwestern Sarpy County in east central Nebraska... Northeastern Lancaster County in southeastern Nebraska... Southeastern Saunders County in east central Nebraska... * Until 245 PM CDT. * At 219 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm was located over Davey,...
WATCH: Hail sweeps through southeast Nebraska during severe weather burst
LINCOLN, Neb. (KLKN) — Hail swept through the Capital City on Thursday afternoon during a wave of severe weather. Several users on Channel 8’s NOW Local News App sent in pictures and videos of hail of varying sizes. Tim sent in a video of a hailstorm in the...
‘This is heartbreaking’: Remains of 3 children found in Memphis may have been there...
Authorities say they are investigating the discovery of unidentified remains of three children, believed to be between 3 and 7 years of age, in Memphis that could have been there for years. At a news conference Wednesday, Memphis Police Chief Cerelyn “CJ” Davis said a skull was found near a...
Kitchen Fire Damages South Lincoln Apartment Unit
Lincoln Fire and Rescue crews were sent an apartment complex near 27th and Nebraska Parkway around 3:20 Thursday afternoon. LFR Public Information Officer MJ Lierman says someone called 911 to report an apartment unit filling with smoke. “When crews arrived, they found heavy smoke coming from room.” Once inside, firefighters...
Severe Storms Produced Hail, Heavy Rain Thursday Afternoon in SE Nebraska
LINCOLN–(KFOR Apr. 23)–Severe thunderstorms packed with hail ranging from quarter-sized to golf ball-sized pelted areas of eastern Nebraska on Thursday afternoon, as a cold front moved through. The National Weather Service posted severe thunderstorm warnings for Lincoln and Lancaster County during the 2pm and 3pm hours, with all...
Bob and Willie’s Wonderbowl closes Lincoln and Blackstone locations
LINCOLN, Neb. (KOLN) - After three years of providing mini-bowling to the Lincoln community, the Bob and Willie’s Wonderbowl location at 84th and Van Dorn streets has closed. The business permanently closed its Lincoln and Blackstone locations, according to its website. Its Regency location in Omaha remains open. Bob...
Nebraska, Omaha Turn Softball Game Into Celebration of State Pride
A record crowd in Omaha turned Nebraska softball into a statewide celebration filled with pride, passion, and big moments.
