Seward secondhand store sees boost as back-to-school shopping starts early
SEWARD, Neb. (KLKN) — Back-to-school shopping is beginning earlier than usual this year as prices rise and more people seek out deals. Some parents are looking at secondhand shops to save some cash. Robin Mackey has worked at The Second Closet, a consignment shop in Seward, for over a...
Construction begins on Lincoln tiny home village for former inmates
LINCOLN, Neb. (KLKN) — Construction is starting on a controversial housing project in north Lincoln. The tiny home village at 27th Street and Leighton Avenue will give former inmates a start at a new life. But some neighbors are raising concerns about their safety and the transparency of the...
Crete police warn of man posing as detective to lure people to him
Lincoln man sentenced for sexually assaulting toddler on camera, posting video. The Lincoln man convicted of sexually assaulting a toddler on camera was sentenced to 55 to 71 years in prison on Tuesday. LPS prepares for potential loss of some federal funds in 2025-26 school year. Updated: 1 hour ago.
Summer EBT benefits set to expire soon, families urged to act
LINCOLN, Neb — The first round of Summer Electronic Benefit Transfer (EBT) benefits, issued on April 23, 2025, is set to expire on August 23, 2025. Households have until 11:59 p.m. on August 22, 2025, to utilize these benefits before they are returned to the federal government. Summer EBT...
NE-TF1 back in Lincoln after assisting in Texas flood recovery
LINCOLN, Neb. (KOLN) — Nebraska Task Force One has returned home after assisting with rescue efforts in Texas. NE-TF1 was deployed to central Texas following devastating floods that left more than 90 people dead and others missing. The 45-member team, including two canine units, left Lincoln on July 7.
Brothers arrested after helping run ‘chop shop’ in Lincoln, police say
LINCOLN, Neb. (KOLN) - Two brothers accused of helping their sibling run a chop shop in Lincoln was charged on Wednesday. Yahya Majeed, 19, and Samh Majeed, 18, were each charged with two counts of theft by unlawful taking $5,000+ and two counts of tampering with physical evidence. Their bonds were set at 10% of...
Ponca Tribe of Nebraska hosts free back-to-school health clinics for Native youth
LINCOLN, Neb. (KOLN) - The Ponca Tribe of Nebraska, which provides a range of health services to members of federally recognized tribes, recently hosted several free back-to-school health clinics for students. On Wednesday, the Lincoln clinic offered check-ups, screenings, and physicals for 25 to 50 children, along...
State childcare incentives creating new hurdles for providers
LINCOLN, Neb. (KOLN) -From rural communities to city centers, parents in Nebraska are scrambling for childcare. First Five Nebraska said in nine counties, there isn’t a single licensed provider and staffing shortages are making the problem worse. Providers we spoke to say a new program meant to help is...
Worker rescued after hole in north Lincoln caves in, burying him in dirt
LINCOLN, Neb. (KLKN) — Rescue crews pulled out a person who was trapped in a hole Wednesday in north Lincoln. Just before 11 a.m., Lincoln Fire & Rescue responded to Belford Street and Grays Peak Drive, which is near 14th Street and Fletcher Avenue. LFR said a worker was...
Man accused of severely beating, swinging 10-month-old around in Lincoln home
LINCOLN, Neb. (KOLN) — A Lincoln man was arrested after beating and violently throwing around a 10-month-old boy, court records show. Police arrested 22-year-old Joseph Liebers on Friday. He’s now charged with one count of felony child abuse resulting in serious injury. The charge is a Class 2 felony.