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LINCOLN, Neb — Axelina Johansson opened the 2026 World Athletics Indoor Championships with a medal-winning performance, throwing a lifetime-best 19.75 meters (64-9 1/2) to earn bronze in the women’s shot put on the first day of competition in Torun, Poland. Johansson entered the meet ranked as the world’s...

State officials have issued an air quality advisory for much of southeast Nebraska due to smoke associated with prescribed burning in the Flint Hills region. The advisory will take effect at 8:00 p.m. Saturday, March 21, through 9:00 a.m. Sunday, March 22. The following counties are subject to this advisory: Butler,...

Nine months after giving Matt Rhule an early win in the 2027 class, Nebraska commit Trae Taylor is facing a different kind of pressure. His long push to help bring five-star tight end Ahmad Hudson to Lincoln has now run into a serious test, with Lane Kiffin and LSU turning up the heat. That nine-month foundation...

LINCOLN, Neb. (KOLN) - Mayor Leirion Gaylor Baird and Lincoln Fire and Rescue Chief Dave Engler welcomed the return of 11 LFR members on Thursday. The firefighters were out in Ogallala where they spent four days fighting the Morrill County Wildfires. “Lincoln Fire and Rescue answered the call when our...

Any fear that this year might produce a repeat of the “worst first round in history” from 2025 was put to bed and put to bed quickly on Thursday. The first window gave us a slew of thrillers. At one point we had High Point and Wisconsin going shot for shot in the final minute, South Florida trying to come all the way...

LINCOLN, Neb. (KOLN) - Lincoln Transportation and Utilities (LTU) is celebrating Nebraska Public Transit Week by offering free rides on StarTran buses and paratransit services on Friday. “Fare Free Friday is a great way for new riders to try StarTran’s fixed route and paratransit services at no cost,” said Carla...

LINCOLN, Neb. (KOLN) - Mayor Leirion Gaylor Baird and Lincoln Fire and Rescue Chief Dave Engler welcomed the return of 11 LFR members on Thursday. The firefighters were out in Ogallala where they spent four days fighting the Morrill Fire. “Lincoln Fire and Rescue answered the call when our neighbors...

LINCOLN–(KFOR Mar. 20)–If your child is participating in the senior assassins challenge with other high school students, by shooting water guns at each other, make sure you talk to them about the possible consequences involved in the game. This follows a call to Lincoln Police on Thursday from...

LINCOLN, Neb. (KOLN) - Near record high temperatures are possible for some locations today. Record-breaking heat will dominate Friday and Saturday. Critical fire weather conditions continue in part of Western Nebraska today. Warming Trend Continues. Today is going to be mainly sunny with temperatures climbing into...

LINCOLN, Neb. (WOWT) - The Nebraska state auditor’s Office issued a report this week calling attention to “potentially improper property tax exemptions” being applied to certain DMV offices in the state. According to a report release Thursday, assessors from the Nebraska Auditor of Public Accounts are recommending...