Man arrested after west Lincoln standoff
LINCOLN, Neb. (KLKN) — A man was taken into custody Wednesday after an hourlong standoff in west Lincoln. Just after 3:30 p.m., officers were sent to a home near Eighth and Rose streets on a report of a protection order violation. They confirmed that a 30-year-old Lincoln man was...
LPS students craft butterflies to promote suicide prevention
LINCOLN, Neb. (KOLN) - Students at Park Middle School shared a message of hope and mental health awareness on Wednesday by filling the school’s cafeteria with handmade decorative butterflies. In recognition of Suicide Prevention Day, Week, and Month, members of the school’s Hope Squad invited classmates, staff, and...
11-Year-Old Suffers Broken Leg in North Lincoln Crash
An 11-year-old boy was hospitalized Monday night after being hit by a vehicle in north Lincoln. Lincoln Police Public Information Manager Erika Thomas tells KLIN News the crash happened just after 8 p.m. near N. 1st Street and W. Dawes Avenue. The boy was walking with friends on the sidewalk before stepping into the...
No. 22 Utah Volleyball Set for Major Showdowns, Starting with Utah Valley and Leading...
The No. 22-ranked Utah Volleyball team is gearing up for a challenging week with three matches on the docket, starting with a home court clash against Utah Valley University at the Jon M. Huntsman Center on Tuesday. While fans can tune into the action on ESPN+ at 7 p.m. MT, the real test comes later in the week when...
What’s in your water? Heavy metals were found on scale in areas of central...
So what’s in your water? If you found discolored water, you may have some questions as well. “I wonder if I should be doing heavy metal tests to see if any of this is safe, or hits human health or livestock limits,” said Randy Zmek, who couldn’t shake the feeling of the continued discoloration of his water and...
16-year-old shot while dove hunting in Nebraska Sandhills
DAWES COUNTY, Neb. (KOLN) - A 16-year-old boy is recovering after he was shot while dove hunting in the Nebraska Sandhills on Saturday. Nebraska Game and Parks said it happened around 6:45 p.m. MT on a private property southwest of Chadron. Authorities determined the teen was unintentionally shot at close...
Fiji returning to UNL, after 2021 suspension following scandal, alleged rape
Editor’s note: this story mentions sexual violence and rape. Phi Gamma Delta, also known as Fiji, returned to the University of Nebraska-Lincoln this fall after the university suspended the chapter in 2021, Rob Caudill, Fiji’s executive director, confirmed to The Daily Nebraskan. Caudill said the reestablishment...
Donors help Lincoln nonprofit replace stolen items
LINCOLN, Neb. (KLKN) — A Lincoln nonprofit is rolling along again after replacing some stolen items. On Tuesday, Food Fort said it has a new generator, trailer hitch and chock blocks. “Thanks to the generosity of so many of you, we received enough donations to completely replace all of...
Lincoln Cracker Barrel damaged after car crash
LINCOLN, Neb. (KOLN) - A Cracker Barrel located in north Lincoln has sustained damage after someone crashed their vehicle into it Wednesday afternoon. Lincoln Fire and Rescue responded to the crash near 27th Street and Whitehead Drive at 1:40 p.m. Details are still limited. Stick with 1011now.com for updates on...
Plaque honoring fallen Lancaster County deputy added to memorial wall
LINCOLN, Neb. (KOLN) - The Lancaster County Sheriff’s Office has added a plaque to the law enforcement memorial outside the Hall of Justice to honor Deputy Troy Bailey, nearly five years after his death. The memorial plaque was added to the LPD/LSO Law Enforcement Memorial on Wednesday. “Everybody still...