Suspect Arrested Following Break in at NE Lincoln Smoke Shop
LINCOLN–(KFOR Jan. 12)–Lincoln Police have arrested someone believed to have burglarized the Puff Smoke Shop off of Cotner Boulevard and Leighton Avenue early Monday morning. According to LPD, officers were called after a glass break alarm went off. Once they arrived, officers found 23-year-old Maverick Kugler of...
Lincoln City Council approves child care zoning proposal
LINCOLN, Neb. (KOLN) - The city of Lincoln is looking to relieve some pressure on child care centers. On Monday, the city council approved a new zoning proposal that will ease restrictions for opening new child care facilities. “And we also understand it’s really hard to start a small business...
Lincoln City Council increases parking meter fine for the first time in decades
LINCOLN, Neb. (KLKN) – For the first time in about 25 years, the fine for parking tickets in Lincoln is going up. Parking meters across Lincoln currently cost $1.50 per hour, with varying time limits by area. If the time you paid for expires, then you will get a...
Nebraska heads into portal pause pulling quartet of defenders back to Lincoln
Nebraska enters the portal quiet period after a productive stretch of roster movement.
No One Injured After Shots Fired in Near South Neighborhood
Just before 8:00 Sunday night several residents called Lincoln Police to report gunshots being fired in the areas of 22nd and ‘D’ and 24th and ‘C’ Streets. “One witness told officers he saw the driver of a dark-colored sedan with light blue headlights stick his arm out of the window and fire a handgun into the air...
Man accused of stealing more than $150,000 from vulnerable Lancaster County adult
LINCOLN, Neb. (KOLN) - A man was arrested after he was accused of stealing more than $150,000 from a vulnerable adult in Lancaster County, court records stated. According to court documents, Timothy Sassman, 53, was charged with theft by shoplifting over $5,000 and abuse of a vulnerable adult. If found...
Lincoln’s Hub Café credits ‘farm-to-table’ community connection as it celebrates 10 years
LINCOLN, Neb. (KOLN) - From local art hanging on the walls to weekly farmers markets every summer, community partnership has been a central idea of the Hub Café since it’s creation 10 years ago. Owner and executive chef Jake Thiessen said the restaurant originally started out as a...
Nebraska Wrestler Wanted in Texas Appears in Court
A University of Nebraska wrestler arrested as a fugitive from justice in Texas appeared in a Lancaster County Courtroom on Monday. Court documents show AJ Ferrari was wanted in Collin County, Texas for using a vehicle to avoid arrest last October before fleeing to Nebraska. According to KLIN media partner...
Nebraska adds Pitt transfer DL as Transfer Portal heater rolls on
Matt Rhule and Nebraska continue reshaping the defensive front with another portal addition.
Man accused of stealing more than $150,000 from vulnerable Lancaster County adult
LINCOLN, Neb. (KOLN) - A man was arrested after he was accused of stealing more than $150,000 from a vulnerable adult in Lancaster County, court records stated. According to court documents, Timothy Sassman, 53, was charged with theft by shoplifting over $5,000 and abuse of a vulnerable adult. If found...
