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...
I-80 westbound traffic being detoured near Lincoln, NSP says
LINCOLN, Neb. (KOLN) - The Nebraska State Patrol said that I-80 westbound near Exit 395 “is temporarily closed” as of late Friday night. Details have not been released, but all traffic is being re-routed. NSP recommends using U.S. Highway 34 to Seward as an alternate route. Stay tuned...
After lengthy delay, first-of-its-kind mental health facility on track to open soon in Lincoln
LINCOLN, Neb. (KOLN) — After months of construction delays, a first-of-its-kind mental health center is set to open in the Capital City later this summer, thanks to Integrative Behavioral Health Services. The hope was to have it up and running late last year. The $2.5 million-dollar building has 16...
Much of Seward County no longer eligible for federal broadband expansion funds
UTICA, Neb. (KLKN) — Rural businesses and homes in Nebraska depend on the internet, but for many, reliable access is still a challenge. “My mother in law, she lives in a location where it’s very difficult to get the internet,” longtime Utica resident Jody Wiemier said. “And we have been trying to help her get that....
Booming prices: China tariffs could send firework prices sky-high
WAVERLY, Neb. (KLKN) — New tariffs on China could send firework prices sky-high, with customers getting less bang for their buck. The Fourth of July is one week away, and many people are planning out their big firework show. If you’re buying fireworks this weekend, you might not notice...
Drier conditions expected Friday
LINCOLN, Neb. (KOLN) - Most of Nebraska should stay dry on Friday, however, late this afternoon and into Friday, a few thunderstorms will be possible in northern and western Nebraska. Temperatures Friday afternoon will return to the lower 90s in most areas. Saturday will be hot and humid across the state with some...
Man arrested for terroristic threats after pointing handgun at trucker as they drove
A man was arrested on a charge of terroristic threats after pointing a handgun at a trucker as they drove. The incident happened on Wednesday, June 25th in Lincoln, Nebraska at about 1:30 p.m. According to 1011Now News, police were called to the area of Highway 2 and Highway 77 on reports of a road […] The post...
Thousands of LES Customers Briefly Without Power Friday Afternoon
More than 5,400 LES customers lost power around 1:30 Friday afternoon following an incident near 27th and Fletcher. “We found out that an excavator made contact with our higher voltage power line, which caused a larger outage in the area,” says LES spokesperson Kelly Porter. She says the...
Third arrest made in south Lincoln shooting that sent two teens to hospital
LINCOLN, Neb. (KOLN) - A third arrest has been made in a south Lincoln shooting that sent two teens to the hospital on June 13. The 15-year-old boy who’s been receiving medical treatment for his injuries since the shooting was taken into custody after his release from the hospital on Friday.
Thursday Forecast: Rain still possible for parts of Nebraska
LINCOLN, Neb. (KOLN) - A cold front and an area of low pressure will trigger scattered showers and thunderstorms mainly in eastern and southeastern Nebraska. Friday will be warmer and mainly dry for central and eastern Nebraska. Hot and humid Saturday with a few thunderstorms possible. Continued hot and humid for...
