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LINCOLN, Neb. (KOLN) - A former Lancaster County Sheriff’s deputy has filed an appeal for the ruling that justified his firing last year. A lawsuit filed on June 10, 2024, shows Ryan Schmuecker sued Lancaster County along with the sheriff’s office, Sheriff Terry Wagner and the office’s Merit Commission. In the suit,...

Lincoln, NE — Lincoln Public Schools is set to introduce a new math pilot program for students in kindergarten through fifth grade at five elementary schools: Cavett, Pershing, Randolph, Roper and Zeman. The initiative aims to identify and address potential challenges within the large district. "In a district this...

LINCOLN, Neb. (KLKN) — A Nebraska gas station manager accused of fraudulently claiming a winning ticket is trying to get his case dismissed. On Wednesday, Jeremiah Ehlers’ attorney filed a motion alleging that there was not enough evidence presented at his preliminary hearing. Ehlers, who is charged with...

LINCOLN, Neb. (KOLN) - Lincoln Crime Stoppers is looking for information on a recent vandalism in south Lincoln. Sometime overnight on June 6, LPD says the lightbulb sculpture outside Humann Elementary School, located near 40th Street and Pine Lake Road, was believed to be vandalized. On June 7 just before...

The Marijuana Herald - Marijuana news and information The Nebraska Medical Cannabis Commission has given approval to a set of licensing and product regulations for marijuana businesses, following a public meeting held today in Lincoln. The commission, meeting just days ahead of a July 1 deadline mandated by voters,...

As Nebraska’s largest utilities try to add more renewable energy in an attempt to reach carbon-neutral energy goals, they’re making a big bet on natural gas, too. Nebraska Public Power District, Omaha Public Power District and Lincoln Electric System all have recently announced plans to add hundreds of megawatts of...

Night Beat: NE man accused of seriously injuring child, audit finds state vehicle misuse, former Lancaster Co. deputy appeals firing & more. Family of Carly Schaaf continue to honor, cherish her memory after justice served in court. Nebraska State Auditor says state employees are ‘gallivanting, joyriding’ on...

Night Beat: NE man accused of seriously injuring child, audit finds state vehicle misuse, former Lancaster Co. deputy appeals firing & more. Family of Carly Schaaf continue to honor, cherish her memory after justice served in court. Nebraska State Auditor says state employees are ‘gallivanting, joyriding’ on...

Two of Nebraska volleyball's key returners are set to take the stage at Big Ten Volleyball Media days for the Huskers in late July.

LINCOLN, Neb. (KOLN) - Lincoln Public Schools unveiled its preliminary $558 million budget for the 2025-26 school year on Tuesday, with property taxes expected to remain roughly the same for the average Lincoln homeowner. This year, LPS says its property tax levy has dropped by about 7 cents to $1.04,...