Two Lincoln police officers injured while responding to physical domestic disturbance
Lincoln Police said two officers were injured while responding to a physical domestic disturbance on Thursday.
Turning Point USA event with Gov. Pillen at UNL postponed due to security concerns
LINCOLN, Neb. (KOLN) - A Turning Point USA event featuring Gov. Jim Pillen at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln has been postponed. The TPUSA chapter at UNL shared the update regarding the “Pick Up the Mic with Governor Jim Pillen” event in a social media post on Wednesday. According...
Firefighters come to the rescue after neighbor kids notice grass fire at Lincoln home
LINCOLN, Neb. (KOLN) - Firefighters put out a small grass fire in south-central Lincoln on Friday, thanks in part to the efforts of some neighboring kids. The fire was reported at 6:13 p.m. near South 30th Street and Cable Avenue. According to Lincoln Fire & Rescue, a grass fire in...
One giant leap for farmers: Nebraska researchers launch idea to grow corn on the...
The University of Nebraska-Lincoln is boldly growing where no one has grown before. A team of UNL researchers is leading the way in developing the first acre of plants, including corn, on the surface of the moon or Mars. Dale Johnson sat down with UNL Agricultural Engineer and Data Scientist Ehsan Fazayeli to get a...
Star City Buzz: Events happening February 27-March 1
LINCOLN, Neb. (KOLN) - Here are some events happening around Lincoln for the weekend of February 27-March 1. Lincoln Coffee Month - participating coffee shops - until Feb. 28. Puzzling Adventures Scavenger Hunt — Puzzling Adventures — Every day from 10 a.m.–8 p.m. 2026 State Swimming and...
The Fab Four To Perform At Lied Center For Performing Arts
THE FAB FOUR, a Beatles tribute band known for recreating the sound and style of the original group, will perform at the Lied Center for Performing Arts in Lincoln, Nebraska. The concert will take place Saturday, March 14 at 7:30 p.m. Audiences can expect live renditions of songs including “Can’t Buy Me Love,”...
Adoption promotions at Capital Humane Society
At the Capital Humane Society, adoption fees are being reduced on all cats and dogs that are five months of age or older.
Union Pacific rebuilding Lincoln railroad bridge destroyed by unattended campfire
LINCOLN, Neb. (KOLN) - Union Pacific crews were out on Thursday rebuilding a nearly century-old railroad bridge that caught fire and collapsed in west Lincoln earlier this week. Lincoln Fire and Rescue said an unattended campfire got out of control on Monday around 3:45 a.m. and set ablaze the railroad...
Hill Named New Director of Security for Lincoln Public Schools
LINCOLN–(KFOR/News Release Feb. 25)–A 26-year veteran of the Lincoln Police Department has been named the new director of security for Lincoln Public Schools. In a news release to KFOR News early Wednesday afternoon, LPS said they have named Nate Hill to succeed Joe Wright, who will retire in June. Hill currently...
Man gets decades in prison for shooting woman at Lincoln gas station
LINCOLN, Neb. (KOLN) - A man was sentenced to decades in prison for shooting a woman at a Lincoln gas station. According to court documents, 20-year-old Dreyce Bogan was sentenced to a minimum of 28 years and a maximum of 33 years in prison for the unlawful and intentional discharge of a firearm.
