Lincoln NE

Interested in adopting a pet — or just looking at some adorable pets near you up for adoption? There are dozens of endearing pets up for adoption at animal shelters in and around lincoln..

Tessa Porter, a graduate of the University of Nebraska–Lincoln, has established a candy business called Sprinkk in Omaha. Porter, who is from Albion, Nebraska, says her time as a student worker at the Food Processing Center at the Institute of Agriculture and Natural Resources influenced her career path. She worked...

LINCOLN, Neb. (KOLN) - A Lincoln woman was arrested Wednesday after police say they found meth and a stolen handgun in her car. During an ongoing narcotics investigation, investigators were conducting surveillance around 1 p.m. on 36-year-old Maria Salazar’s vehicle and home, located near 16th and F streets....

LINCOLN, Neb. (KOLN) - The Lancaster County Sheriff’s Office has provided some Halloween safety tips for parents and children planning on trick-or-treating Friday evening. Children of all ages are encouraged to stay visible by wearing glow sticks and high visibility clothing and using flashlights. Older kids should...

OMAHA, Neb. (WOWT) - With many Nebraskans losing their SNAP benefits and local pantries starting to feel that strain, people in the community are looking to fill that gap with their own neighborhood pantries and free meals. In Papillion, the Paul family started a mini pantry in their front yard.

LINCOLN–(KFOR Oct. 31)–Benefits for Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program recipients are on pause and will be until the federal government shutdown ends. Many Nebraskans on SNAP food assistance benefits have been showing up to food pantries and seeking help from other programs. Food Bank of Lincoln Chief...

US-based private investment company Uncommon Equity has acquired HopCat, a casual dining group in Michigan. The deal covers 13 restaurants: 12 sites across Michigan, including the Grand Rapids outlet known as Stella’s Lounge, and one location in Lincoln, Nebraska. Financial details of the deal have not been revealed....

LINCOLN, Neb. (KOLN) - Friday marked the 31st of the month and the 31st day of the government shutdown, which is marching towards becoming the longest in history. Funding for the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) is set to run out Saturday, leaving more than 40 million Americans without necessary...

LINCOLN, Neb. (KLKN) — As the government shutdown continues, families in Lincoln are struggling to make ends meet. Catholic Social Services is stepping up: providing food, basic needs and hope for those who aren’t sure where else to turn. Executive director Katie Patrick said she’s seeing more families...

It’s a chilly fall night, the sun is setting, and the Star City Hearse Club is meeting in a parking lot at Lincoln’s Woods Park. Mike Murray, one of the founders of the club, is greeting drivers as they arrive. Mike and his wife, Heather Murray, started the...