Lincoln police search for missing 14-year-old girl
LINCOLN, Neb. (KOLN) - The Lincoln Police Department is asking for the public’s help in locating 14-year-old Hannah Osterhoudt. Osterhoudt was last seen on Wednesday around 5 p.m. at an attorney’s office near 10th and H streets in Lincoln. LPD said her mother was there for an appointment....
Troopers Urge Sober Driving for Concert at Memorial Stadium
LINCOLN, Neb. — Troopers with the Nebraska State Patrol will be monitoring for impaired and dangerous driving surrounding a large concert event at Memorial Stadium this weekend. Zach Bryan is scheduled to perform at Memorial Stadium in Lincoln tomorrow, April 25. All attendees are encouraged to plan ahead to...
Palmer Woman Run Over by Trailer on I-80 Dies
The Lancaster County Sheriff’s Department says a 62-year-old Palmer woman who was injured in a crash on I-80 near Waverly April 14 has died. LSO says a pickup was pulling a trailer carrying several wood pallets. Some of those pallets began falling off and LSO says Charlene Lautenschlager got...
Man arrested in southeast Lincoln standoff
LINCOLN, Neb. (KOLN) - A man was arrested Thursday night after an hour-long standoff in southeast Lincoln. Around 7 p.m., the Lancaster County Sheriff’s Office Tactical Response Unit was dispatched to a residence near 67th Street and Deerwood Drive in response to a possibly armed barricaded man, identified as 24-year-old Justin Ladig, with multiple arrest warrants.
Lincoln Highway Viaduct Improvement Project moves forward, local business reacts
LINCOLN, Neb. (KOLN) - A project to build an extended bridge over railroad tracks near 33rd and Cornhusker moved forward Thursday evening as Lincoln Transportation and Utilities introduced the plan during an open house at Lincoln North Star High School. Dozens of trains cross the area every day, putting traffic...
Lincoln Marks One Year of Nuisance Vehicle Law
April 15 marked one year of the Nuisance Vehicle Ordinance in Lincoln. In that time, LPD deemed 128 vehicles disorderly and impounded them. 60 percent of those occurred on ‘O’ Street. “We saw the highest number of offenses in May and June,” says LPD Public Information Manager Erika Thomas.
Storms Possible Thursday Afternoon in Lincoln
Strong to severe thunderstorms are expected to develop this afternoon and evening, with the greatest risk between 2 PM and 8 PM. The National Weather Service early Thursday morning update shows the Lincoln area in the SLIGHT RISK area for severe development. Hail and strong winds are most likely in the forecast (see maps in the DSS Packet). An isolated tornado is also possible...
Lincoln Police Department Adds Two Electric Vehicles to Fleet
Lincoln city leaders say a pair of new electric police cruisers marks a step forward for both public safety and sustainability. Mayor Leirion Gaylor Baird announced Thursday that the Lincoln Police Department has added two fully electric vehicles to its fleet. With those additions, about 41 percent of the city’s light-duty vehicles now run on electric or alternative fuels.
Seward County sheriff investigates TikTok videos targeting Centennial Public Schools
UTICA, Neb. — Seward County authorities are investigating multiple “concerning” TikTok videos connected to Centennial Public Schools, and a deputy will be stationed at the school each day while the case remains open. The Seward County Sheriff’s Office said it has been made aware of the videos...
Severe thunderstorm warning for NW Sarpy Co. until 2:45 p.m.
The National Weather Service in Omaha has issued a Severe Thunderstorm Warning for... Northwestern Sarpy County in east central Nebraska... Northeastern Lancaster County in southeastern Nebraska... Southeastern Saunders County in east central Nebraska... * Until 245 PM CDT. * At 219 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm was located over Davey,...
