Lincoln NE

LINCOLN, Neb. (KLKN) — The Lincoln Transportation and Utilities Department announced the reopening of South 56th Street between Normal and Pioneers boulevards. According to LTU, crews have completed the main improvements for this phase of the project. “We’re pleased to open South 56th Street,” said Thomas Shafer,...

LINCOLN, Neb. (KOLN) - The Nebraska Department of Education is putting their 4-year plan into action starting in 2026 after the state’s board of education spent a year shaping up a blueprint to improve academic success for students. One of the focal points, cracking down on chronic absenteeism in...

LINCOLN, Neb. (KOLN) - When the cold of winter bites, it can become hard to enjoy Christmas festivities with your family. The Nebraska Christmas Light Show in Lincoln, between 27th Street and Nebraska Parkway, offers all the holiday feels from the comfort of your own car. Five years ago, Constantine...

LINCOLN–(KFOR Dec. 11)–The 36-year-old Lincoln man suspected of abducting and assaulting his ex-girlfriend back in September has pled not guilty. Christopher Collins waived his right to appear at his arraignment Wednesday in Lancaster County court. He’s accused of kidnapping, terroristic threats, use of a deadly...

A new space is opening this weekend at the Lincoln Children’s Museum. The new “LNKLab” is designed specifically for kids ages 8 to 12, expanding the Museum’s offerings for older children and creates hands-on opportunities for reading, movement, creativity, and community involvement. A grand opening event...

The Good Neighbor Community Center helps low-income people and supports Middle Eastern and North African immigrants and refugees. The organization currently serves more than 5,000 people.

LINCOLN, Neb. (KOLN) — Students at Lincoln’s Standing Bear High School got the chance to channel their best “Shark Tank” impressions by participating in a Quick Pitch program with the Center for Entrepreneurship at the University of Nebraska. More than 50 ninth and tenth grade students...

Hungry for the tastiest handhelds across the Cornhusker State? This guide maps out the must-try sandwich stops where crusty bread, sizzling grills, and bold flavors collide. From small town counters to bustling city favorites, consider this your road trip checklist. Bring an appetite and a little curiosity, because...

At 7 a.m., Connie Wilson places a spread of jams, English muffins and cereal across the table, then boils a fresh pot of coffee for her 65 sons. By 8 a.m., dozens of college students grab breakfast – some coming back from a 4-mile run at ROTC training and others heading to their desk jobs in suits.

LINCOLN, Neb. (KOLN) - A significant pattern change arrives this weekend with accumulating snow Saturday and cold temperatures that will make Sunday morning feel like the dead of winter. Snow begins Friday evening and continues into Saturday morning with the potential for very minor accumulations in Lincoln. However,...