3 Convincing Reasons Nebraska Might Be the Best Place to Live for Families
When families consider relocating, the conversation often circles around the same set of two or three states that dominate “best of” lists. Yet, a closer analysis of recent economic and lifestyle data reveals a compelling, if unexpected, contender emerging from the rolling grasslands of the Great Plains: Nebraska....
Barndominium builder found guilty of wire fraud
OMAHA, Neb. — U.S. Attorney Lesley A. Woods announced that Bryce A. Nolde, 37, of Waverly, Nebraska, was convicted Feb. 4, 2026, of three counts of wire fraud following a federal jury trial in Omaha. Nolde operated BV Builders, a company that advertised itself as a construction business specializing...
Lincoln Coin & Bullion facing ‘unprecedented’ demand amid surge in precious metal values
LINCOLN, Neb. (KOLN) - Hot on the heels of historic surges in the value of rare minerals like gold and silver, one Lincoln store says it’s doing its best to keep up with demand. Lincoln Coin & Bullion has been in business since 2006, buying and selling people’s coin...
KIOS FM Local News for Monday, 2/9/26
A study conducted by University of Iowa researchers shows cancer in Iowa is rising. Iowa has the second highest cancer rate in the country and is the only state where the rate is rising. The findings were presented Thursday at the state office building. Governor Kim Reynolds reflected that her husband was diagnosed...
People Drive From All Over Nebraska Just To Eat At This Unpretentious Steakhouse
In the heart of America’s beef country sits a wooden building that doesn’t look like much from the outside, but inside Round the Bend Steakhouse in Ashland, Nebraska, culinary magic happens daily that has locals and travelers alike making special trips just for dinner. Nebraska’s relationship with beef...
Missing inmate from Lincoln community corrections center arrested
LINCOLN, Neb. (KOLN) - An inmate who went missing from the Community Corrections Center – Lincoln has been arrested by the Lincoln Police Department. Sarah Mangloack, 25, was taken into custody Friday and booked into the Lancaster County Jail. She went missing Thursday afternoon when she left her work detail position...
Three hospitalized after crash involving city vehicle in south Lincoln, LPD says
LINCOLN, Neb. (KLKN) — The Lincoln Police Department is investigating a crash involving a city vehicle. Just before 9:30 a.m., several first responders were sent to the area of 37th and South streets. According to LPD, a white 2020 Toyota Camry — driven by a 35-year-old Iowa woman —...
Lincoln Man Struck By Vehicle Near Roundabout
Lincoln Police have cited a driver following a crash near the roundabout at S. Coddington Avenue and W. ‘A’ Street Friday night. “A tan 2007 Lexus SUV driven by an 81-year-old Lincoln woman had just exited the roundabout when the vehicle struck a 62-year-old Lincoln man on his bicycle crossing Coddington near the...
Nebraska Weather Alert: Omaha, Lincoln See Above-Normal Precip and Warmer Temps Valentine’s Day Weekend...
Country Herald is Local News, Independent Pulse. Covering breaking local news, sports, lifestyle and events. Omaha, Nebraska – A warmer-than-normal and wetter weather pattern is expected to take hold across Nebraska heading into Valentine’s Day weekend, increasing the likelihood of rain, wet snow, and slushy...
Lincoln City Council votes to approve new apartment complex to bridge downtown and Telegraph
LINCOLN, Neb. (KOLN) - Lincoln City Council voted to approve a new apartment complex coming to 18th and N streets on Monday, 7-0. The “18N Building Redevelopment Project” aims to bridge the gap between downtown and the Telegraph District. The plan calls for 87 units, and for businesses south of O Street.

















