Lincoln’s Y-Not Market showcases LGBTQI+ vendors’ talents
LINCOLN, Neb. (KLKN) — The Y-Not Market was bursting with color, creativity and community as it hosted LGBTQI+ vendors on Saturday. From bakers to artists to upcyclers, dozens showed up to bring a taste of their talent to the people of Lincoln. “This has been absolutely amazing,” organizer Hope...
Lincoln Fire & Rescue responds to house fire near Antelope Park
LINCOLN, Neb. (KLKN) — Crews battled a house fire near Antelope Park on Saturday. Just after 11 a.m., Lincoln Fire & Rescue units were sent to a home near 27th and South streets. In a video sent to our NOW Local News App by a Channel 8 reporter, you...
Weather Alert Day: Scattered severe storms possible
LINCOLN, Neb. (KOLN) - The Storm Prediction Center included Lincoln in the slight risk for scattered severe storms on Sunday and a Weather Alert Day is now in effect as a result. First things first, severe weather remains a possibility Saturday evening and into the overnight hours. Now the greatest...
Phillips County Sheriff’s deputy dies, suspect dead after gunfire exchanged in Phillipsburg
NSP investigates incident involving man shooting himself in front of Ashland Police. The Nebraska State Patrol is investigating an incident in which a man shot himself in front of police officer near Ashland on Saturday. Lincoln Crimestoppers looking for man who reportedly walked out of store with PS5. Updated: 5...
City Urges Safe Use Of Fireworks And Proper Disposal of Debris
LINCOLN–(KFOR June 28)–The City of Lincoln reminds community members to safely use fireworks in compliance with City ordinances, and to properly dispose of fireworks debris. Lincoln Municipal Code 9.44.080 allows the sale and use of permissible fireworks only from 8 a.m. to 11 p.m. July 3, and from...
Car ends up on its side in downtown Lincoln crash
LINCOLN, Neb. (KLKN) — One car flipped over Friday night in a three-vehicle crash in downtown Lincoln. The crash was reported about 9:40 p.m. at O Street and Antelope Valley Parkway. A Channel 8 reporter saw two vehicles with minor damage, but the third was on its side. The...
NSP investigates incident involving man shooting himself in front of Ashland Police
ASHLAND, Neb. (KOLN) - The Nebraska State Patrol is investigating an incident in which a man shot himself in front of police officer near Ashland on Saturday. NSP was contacted by the Ashland Police Department regarding an incident that had just occurred at 4:30 a.m. NSP said an Ashland Police...
LPD Seeing Dramatic Decrease in Thefts From Vehicles
Lincoln residents are doing a better job of preventing thieves from breaking into their vehicles. LPD Public Information Manager Erika Thomas says so far this year thefts from automobiles are at the lowest level since 2013. “From January through May we had 630 reports. That was down 18 percent from...
Lincoln Crimestoppers looking for man who reportedly walked out of store with PS5
LINCOLN, Neb. (KOLN) - Lincoln Crimestoppers is looking for a man involved in a theft that occurred at Gateway Mall on June 14. The theft occurred at the Entertainmart between 2:19 p.m. and 3:02 p.m. According to Crimestoppers, a man went to the register, seemingly about to pay, when he grabbed the PS5 box from an...
NSP Asks for Public Assistance in Long-Term Cases
LINCOLN – The Nebraska State Patrol asks the public for assistance in long-term cases. As June marks the anniversaries of two investigations that remain open years later, investigators with the Nebraska State Patrol (NSP) are renewing their request for information from the public. Linda Dillard, 58, of Fairbury, was...