Lincoln Homeless Shelter Preparing For Lack of SNAP Benefits
SNAP benefits for more than 150,000 low income Nebraskans will be paused in November due to the government shutdown. Pastor Tom Barber, CEO of the People’s City Mission in Lincoln, tells KLIN News they are bracing for an increase in people seeking food. “Right now we’re over 400 that...
From Lincoln to the world stage; James Valentine making his mark with Maroon 5
LINCOLN, Neb. (KLKN) — Lincoln native and Maroon 5’s lead guitarist, James Valentine, is living out his dreams on the world stage. Valentine returns to Lincoln, along with his bandmates, to perform on Tuesday night at Pinnacle Bank Arena. Joining the band in 2001, he helped them achieve...
Lincoln man found guilty of killing Ceresco police officer in 2024 crash
LINCOLN, Neb. (KOLN) - The Lincoln man who investigators said was driving distracted when he hit and killed a Ceresco Police officer last year was found guilty on Wednesday. A Lancaster County District Court judge found 51-year-old Tony Pierce guilty of felony motor vehicle homicide. He previously changed his plea...
Faculty question need for $27.5 million in cuts after report finds UNL ‘financially healthy’
LINCOLN — A new external analysis indicates the University of Nebraska-Lincoln and the NU system are “financially healthy,” leaving some UNL faculty “scratching our heads” as to why administrators are again seeking to trim 1.8% from the budget. UNL Chancellor Rodney Bennett proposed the $27.5 million in budget cuts...
Lincoln mayor proclaims October 30th, 2025 ‘Ken Siemek Day’
LINCOLN, Neb. (KOLN) - Lincoln Mayor Leirion Gaylor Baird has proclaimed October 30th, 2025 as ‘Ken Siemek’ Day in honor of his retirement and legendary career at 10/11. Oct. 30 is Chief Meteorologist Ken Siemek’s final day on air at 10/11 after 44 years. His last broadcasts will be at 5 and 6 p.m.
Maxey Elementary Kindergarteners Receive New Bikes Through Community Donation
This fall, kindergarten students at Maxey Elementary School in Lincoln, Nebraska, received 24 new Strider balance-to-pedal bikes. The donation came from a partnership between Lincoln Public Schools, TAB Performance, and the All Kids Bike organization. The bikes were introduced during an event in the school gym, where...
$3,125 Nebraska Pick 4 Winning Ticket Sold in Lincoln
The Nebraska Lottery says someone who bought a Nebraska Pick 4 ticket for Tuesday night’s drawing has won thousands of dollars. The ticket was sold at the Kwik Shop at 44th and ‘O’ Street and is worth $3,125. The winning numbers were 01, 07, 00, 06. Nebraska...
Innovative Lincoln Southwest Spanish teacher wins Golden Apple Award
Lincoln Southwest High School Spanish teacher Travis Patocka has been named this month’s Golden Apple Award winner.
Spectrum UNL’s Night of the Living Drag Show was a night to remember
The room fills with chatter and excitement as people file into the Centennial Room at the Union to attend the Night of the Living Drag Show. A runway with tip jars at the edges of the stage are set up at the front of the room. Music booms through the speakers setting the stage for a spectacular evening.
Nebraska geoscientist revolutionizes irrigation canal maintenance
LINCOLN, Neb — Irrigation canal maintenance in western Nebraska is advancing with an innovative method developed by Husker geoscientist Mohamed Khalil. His non-invasive time-lapse analysis accurately identifies canal seepage and structural settlement, offering a significant improvement over traditional methods....
