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LINCOLN, Neb. (KOLN) - A man was convicted on Monday after derailing a train in Bennet in April 2024 and posting the video online. According to court records, 19-year-old Zachary Hertzler was found guilty of one count of criminal mischief more than $5,000. Initially, Hertzler had been charged with two counts of criminal mischief, but one of those counts was dropped as part of a plea...

The Capital Humane Society has received a $6,500 grant from a national animal welfare organization that works to save cats and dogs in shelters across the country. CHS Director of Marketing, Shana Perry, says the Rachael Ray “Save Them All” grant from Best Friends Animal Society will support lifesaving efforts in Lincoln through shelter intake diversion programming.

Looking for something useful without spending a dime? Lincoln neighbors are giving away all kinds of free items this week — from furniture and bikes to tools and moving boxes. Check out what’s available below!

LINCOLN, Neb. (KOLN) - Rain is in the forecast every single day through next weekend, with the most rain along with scattered storm chances arriving Thursday through next Sunday. When it’s all said and done, an additional inch or more of rain is possible. The week starts cooler Monday...

LES Crews have restored power to most customers as of 6:35 am. A series of power outages are reported on the LES website, totaling 1,700 customers. The first was reported at 4:58 am, with another 7 areas reporting outages up to 5:24 am. This is a developing story. Details as...

A partly sunny & chilly Monday afternoon across Nebraska. Highs ranging from the 40s to 60s. A chance for some light rain Monday morning. Tonight, light rain/snow will begin near & north of Lincoln. Snow showers will pick up early Tuesday morning north of I-80. The morning commute Tuesday will be slick towards Omaha & along I-80. Stay tuned for updates.

Nebraska already has 20+ official visits lined up with 2027 prospects in June. Inside Nebraska’s Tim Verghese breaks down the latest intel on Nebraska’s growing official visit slate and discusses the key visits the Huskers staff still need to line up ahead of the summer Five Nebraska targets who still need to line up official visitsTo date, Nebraska has 20+ prospects in the 2027 class with official visits...

April 5, 1910 - Residents in Havelock voted to prohibit alcohol on April 5, 1910. The year before, Lincoln had voted to prohibit alcohol, and University of Nebraska Chancellor Samuel Avery had stated that cases of intoxicated students were due to Havelock and its proximity to the school.

It was known he had some game. But even so, the fit was greater than the initial fanfare. It wasn't like there was an overkill of trumpets sounding three years ago when Nebraska landed a big Dutchman named Rienk Mast out of Bradley. "I just kind of love what Nebraska...

LINCOLN, Neb. (KOLN) - Lincoln police are investigating after responding to two swatting calls on Saturday. Officers arrived at the Stop & Shop near 33rd Street and Yankee Hill Road at 7:12 p.m. after an unknown man called the communications center and claimed to have shot his mother. The caller provided the store’s address.