Concerns grow following several crashes at south Lincoln intersection
LINCOLN, Neb. (KOLN) - In a span of two weeks there have been three crashes at the intersection of Warlick Boulevard and Highway 77, one of which killed a 24-year-old woman. Now a family member of one of the crash victims is raising safety concerns about the area. Elaine Chaka’s...
LLCHD reports mosquitoes test positive for West Nile in Lincoln
LINCOLN, Neb. (KOLN) - The Lincoln-Lancaster County Health Department reported on Thursday that mosquitoes have tested positive for West Nile virus within the city of Lincoln, which can indicate increased transmission of the virus in the community. No human cases of WNV have been reported in Lancaster County so far...
Man sentenced to prison for injuring 2 in fiery O Street crash
LINCOLN, Neb. (KOLN) - A man was sentenced to prison for injuring two in a fiery crash on O Street on Thursday. Jayden Blake, 20, of Lincoln, was sentenced to two counts of second-degree assault and operating a motor vehicle to avoid arrest, and faces at least 22 years and at most 32 years in prison.
Go Skate Day Celebration Set for New Canopy Yard Skatepark
Lincoln Parks and Recreation is inviting residents to celebrate Go Skate Day on Sunday, June 21, at the new skatepark at Canopy Yard near 7th and N streets. The new facility features street and transition elements, open skating areas, and spaces designed for skateboarders, scooter riders, and other wheeled recreation e
Nebraska’s Matt Rhule Ranked 10th Among Big Ten Head Coaches
Year four arrives with rising expectations for Matt Rhule and the Huskers. 2026 offers a chance to climb the board.
People’s City Mission Hosts 24-Hour Event to Highlight Homelessness
People’s City Mission is inviting the community to take part in its ninth annual Gimme Shelter event this week to raise awareness about homelessness in Lincoln. The 24-hour event begins at 9 a.m. Friday and continues through 9 a.m. Saturday outside the Hy-Vee at 84th and Holdrege Streets. As...
10/11 announces local winner of Star-Spangled Sing-Off
LINCOLN, Neb. (KOLN) - 10/11 announced the local winner of the Star-Spangled Sing-Off during a livestream on Thursday afternoon. Monnier will move on to the regional round. Voting for that begins Thursday at 7 p.m. The overall winner will get an all-expenses-paid trip to Nashville to film a performance that...
Family moves historic 1800s home outside of southwest Lincoln
LINCOLN, Neb. (KOLN) - A house is being moved outside southwest Lincoln. On Thursday, the Miron family strapped their entire home to a flatbed truck and took it 4.5 miles to a new spot. The home was going to be demolished by the landowners, who wanted to expand their business,...
Star City Buzz: Events happening June 19-21
LINCOLN, Neb. (KOLN) - Here are some events happening around Lincoln for the weekend of June 19-21. Multi-day Puzzling Adventures Scavenger Hunt — Puzzling Adventures — Daily from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Matchday at Miller Time Pub & Grill — Miller Time Pub & Grill — Events...
38 Special, Kansas concert moved to Pinnacle Bank Arena due to weather concerns
LINCOLN, Neb. (KOLN) - The 38 Special and Kansas concert scheduled for Saturday has been relocated from the Pinewood Bowl Theater to Pinnacle Bank Arena because of possible inclement weather. Doors will open at 5 p.m. The concert will begin at 6 p.m. The decision was made jointly by Legends...

















