Woman takes plea deal after fatal hit-and-run crash in north Lincoln
LINCOLN, Neb. (KOLN) - The woman accused of hitting her significant other with a car and killing him has taken a plea deal. Cindy Martinez, 24, was charged with failing to stop and render aid during a serious injury or death. As part of the plea deal, she pled no contest to one misdemeanor count of false reporting...
12 Nebraska Comfort-Food Cafés That Feel More Like Someone’s Living Room
Nebraska is home to some of the coziest cafés that serve comfort food with a side of homeliness. These cafés often feel more like stepping into a welcoming living room than a bustling eatery. Discover twelve spots across the Cornhusker State where hearty meals and friendly atmospheres are always on the menu.
Driver killed in crash east of Waverly identified
WAVERLY, Neb. (KOLN) - The Lancaster County Sheriff’s Office (LSO) has identified the driver who was killed after a crash east of Waverly Thursday. LSO identified the driver Friday as 86-year-old Fernando Ortiz of Waverly. He died at the scene of the crash. Waverly Fire and Rescue was called...
Lincoln Police Department’s seatbelt enforcement project begins Nov. 26
LINCOLN, Neb. (KOLN) - The Lincoln Police Department announced Friday it will conduct a seat belt enforcement project Nov. 26 through 30. Officers will focus enforcement efforts across the city, especially during peak travel times around the Thanksgiving holiday. The enforcement effort is part of the national “Make...
UNL Dance Marathon hosts Mr. Dance Marathon event
Delta Upsilon earned its second straight Mr. Dance Marathon title on Wednesday night, as freshman Tucker Ingram was crowned the winner of the University of Nebraska-Lincoln Dance Marathon’s second annual male pageant. Ingram’s performance included a choreographed lip-sync to Britney Spears’s “Womanizer” as well as a...
Lane Reductions on South 84th Street for Water Main Repairs Impact Local Traffic
Lincoln Transportation and Utilities (LTU) has reduced South 84th Street to one lane in each direction between Navajo Trail and just north of 'A' Street for water main repairs. There is no set completion date for the work.
Lincoln City Libraries Hosting Free Renaissance Faire for Residents on December 6
Lincoln City Libraries will hold its first Renaissance Faire on Saturday, December 6, 2025. The event will take place at the Walt Branch Library in Lincoln, Nebraska, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Admission is free and open to all ages.
UNL Winter Shutdown: Employee Leave and Payroll Information for Local Staff
The University of Nebraska–Lincoln will have its annual winter shutdown from December 24, 2024, to January 2, 2025. Employees will return to work on January 5. During the shutdown, regular employees are eligible for holiday and floating holiday pay. This pay is prorated based on their full-time status.
Nebraska School of Natural Resources Continues Publishing Conservation and Geology Resources for Local Residents
Jacki Loomis has worked at the University of Nebraska–Lincoln’s School of Natural Resources since 1993. She serves as the events and retail coordinator. For over 25 years, she has managed the Nebraska Maps & More store. She oversees the publication of books, maps, posters, and other materials related to conservation,...
Controlled Burn Planned at Pioneers Park Nature Center November 20: Trail Closures and Visitor...
Lincoln Parks and Recreation staff plan to conduct a controlled burn at Pioneers Park Nature Center on Thursday, November 20, 2025. The Nature Center is located at 3201 S. Coddington Avenue. The burn is scheduled from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. and will cover 42 acres south of the Chet Ager building and Haines Branch....
