Lincoln NE

As a newcomer to Lincoln, finding the best sushi restaurant can be a daunting task. With numerous options available, it can be difficult to decide where to start. However, locals have come forward on social media to share their recommendations, making the choice a little easier.

WAVERLY, Neb. (KOLN) - A gas leak briefly shut down eastbound Highway 6 near Waverly Thursday afternoon. Waverly Fire and Rescue were called out to a gas leak on 148th Street at the Frontier Co-op shortly before 12:10 p.m. Crews learned that it was coming from a 30,000-gallon anhydrous ammonia tank.

In a refreshing change of pace from the usual complaints, a recent discussion was initiated on Reddit, seeking recommendations for high-quality yet reasonably priced restaurants in Lincoln. The post garnered a variety of responses, with many users sharing their favorite dining spots in the city.

The Lancaster County Sheriff’s Department is investigating a two vehicle crash that killed one person and seriously injured another east of Waverly Thursday morning. Captain John Vik says it happened around 9:15 at 162nd and Bluff Road when a southbound dump truck struck a westbound red vehicle. The impact...

LINCOLN, Neb. (KOLN) - Lincoln Crime Stoppers is looking for three suspects in two separate cases of shoplifting and attempted assault. The first case happened back on Nov. 12, inside the Ace Hardware on 14th and Superior streets. Police said around 4:30 p.m., two men were seen wearing all black,...

LANCASTER COUNTY, Neb. — A woman charged in a fatal crash last year has taken a plea deal. According to Lancaster County District Court records, Cindy Martinez, 24, pleaded no contest to one misdemeanor count of false reporting. In exchange for her plea, prosecutors reduced the charge from leaving the scene of a...

LINCOLN, Neb. (KOLN) - The Lincoln Police Department has identified the 17-year-old motorcyclist from Lincoln, who died hours after a crash in southwest Lincoln on Tuesday. On Thursday, LPD identified the motorcyclist as 17-year-old Derek Klotz of Lincoln. Tuesday, Lincoln Fire and Rescue and Lincoln Police responded...

The boil-water advisory issued last week for customers of Lancaster County Rural Water District 1 has been lifted, after new testing confirmed the system is free of bacterial contamination. The district first issued the advisory on November 14 after routine monitoring detected E. coli, triggering an assessment of the...

LINCOLN, Neb. (KOLN) - The People’s City Mission (PCM) will hand out more than 500 turkeys to the Lincoln community ahead of Thanksgiving. PCM said the turkeys were donated by local groups and individuals or purchased with funds donated specifically for turkeys. The turkeys will be distributed free at...

In 2026, the Nebraska Extension Master Gardener Volunteer program will mark its 50th anniversary. The program has provided horticultural education and community service in Nebraska for five decades. Since it began, more than 4,000 Nebraskans have completed training as volunteers. They share gardening knowledge and...