Milder Weekend Ahead with More Sunshine
LINCOLN, Neb. (KOLN) - After a stretch of colder, but seasonal weather, a milder pattern takes over this weekend. Highs will climb back into the 40s and 50s with a lot more sunshine as well. The warmer conditions begin Saturday with Sunday the nicer day of the two. The pleasant...
Lincoln restaurant owner to host burrito fundraiser for Apollo apartment fire victims
After a devastating downtown Lincoln fire left six families homeless, one local restaurant is stepping in to help.
Teen’s CPR skills save Columbus man, highlighting life-saving importance
LINCOLN, Neb — In July, Chuck Putnam collapsed from cardiac arrest in the parking lot of Pawnee Plunge Water Park. Sixteen-year-old Ashley De La Cruz-Martin, who had recently received CPR training at her high school, stepped in to perform CPR until paramedics arrived. "Checked and noticed I was breathing...
Lincoln gyms see surge in membership in new year
LINCOLN, Neb. (KOLN) - Lincoln gyms are experiencing a surge in new memberships as residents begin their 2026 fitness resolutions. The YMCA has 120 new memberships across its four locations in just the last week. Executive Director Kelsey Fincham said she is passionate about helping people reach their fitness goals.
Warming up for the weekend
Added cloud cover will keep much of eastern Nebraska cooler than the western half of the state on Saturday. This has been a trend for several days!. By the time Saturday afternoon rolls around, we’ll see a mixture of clouds and sun. The clouds in eastern Nebraska into Iowa are expected to be a little thicker, thus...
Omaha couple dead after car accident in Saunders County
An Omaha couple is dead after a crash near Waterloo Friday morning. The Saunders County Sheriff's Office says distracted driving could be a factor
This Nebraska-Born Sandwich Chain Has Locals Obsessed (And Outsiders Confused)
If you have ever driven through Lincoln and wondered why people line up even on chilly game days, you are not alone. Runza Restaurant has a hold on Nebraskans that feels like hometown pride wrapped in a warm bread pocket. Outsiders often blink at the idea of beef and cabbage tucked into pillowy dough, then take a...
Lincoln’s 2025 housing market year in review
In 2025, the U.S. housing market largely continued the sluggish trends that have defined the post-pandemic years: high prices, elevated mortgage rates, and persistent economic uncertainty. Historically few homes sold through November 2025, and as sellers struggled to find buyers, many chose not to list at all. That...
Fitness over fixes: Lincoln fitness experts say healthy habits still matter
LINCOLN, Neb. (KLKN) — As the new year begins, a lot of people are thinking about how they want to feel in their own bodies: stronger, healthier and more confident. For many, weight-loss drugs like Ozempic, Wegovy, and Mounjaro have offered a new option and, for some, a necessary one.
Nebraska Chapter January, 2026 Update
Welcome to Nebraska Backcountry Hunters & Anglers January newsletter!. The Nebraska BHA Chapter will have a booth again at this year's Deer and Game Expo in Lincoln from January 16th to the 18th at the Sandhills Global Event Center. Checkout the Expo’s website HERE for more details. Please stop by the booth and bring...

















