New Nebraska bills aim to curb scam losses
Lincolnites alone have lost more than $11 million to scammers since 2021, leading to a combined effort from the Lincoln Police Department and city officials to crack down on attempted fraud. Nebraskans are getting some help from a new set of bills in the Unicameral this session.
Webinar Series to Address Grazing Leases, Stocking Rates and Risk Management
Livestock producers are making key decisions this spring on pasture rental rates, stocking levels and managing risk in uncertain conditions. A three-part webinar series from the University of Nebraska–Lincoln’s Center for Agricultural Profitability, in collaboration with Nebraska Extension’s Livestock Systems team,...
🏭 Multiple Manufacturing Jobs in Lancaster County, NE
Lancaster County’s manufacturing scene is buzzing this month, with several solid openings for folks who like hands-on work and steady growth. From quality control to warehouse shifts, there’s something for every skill level.
Major Street Improvements Planned for Cornhusker Highway in Northeast Lincoln
Lincoln Transportation and Utilities is advising residents of a street improvement project planned for Cornhusker Highway in northeast Lincoln, expected to begin this spring. The project will cover about 1.8 miles of Cornhusker Highway, from roughly 37th Street to just east of 56th Street (L55X). Work will include...
🚚 Lancaster County Supply Chain Jobs – Multiple Openings $24–$195K
Lancaster County’s logistics scene is buzzing this month, with solid openings from entry-level warehouse work to senior leadership roles. Whether you like hands-on work or strategic planning, there’s something here for you.
Movie Place Video in Seward celebrates 40 years, despite streaming era
SEWARD, Neb. — Amid the rise of streaming, one video store proves that generations still treasure the tactile experience of picking a movie off the shelf. Movie Place Video opened in 1984 when the Wisehart family expanded from managing the historic Rivoli Theatre into VHS rentals. Over the decades, the store grew to...
Lincoln church carries cross through city on Good Friday
LINCOLN, Neb. (KOLN) -Pastors and members of the Christ Lincoln Lutheran Church are carrying a cross through city streets on Good Friday. A group from the congregation are carrying an 8-foot-tall walnut cross weighing around 60 pounds. Pastor Aaron Hutton said they wanted the cross to be seen by the...
Second Crumbl Cookie opens in Lincoln
LINCOLN, Neb. (KOLN) - Friday marked the opening of Lincoln’s second Crumbl Cookie location at 2801 Pinelake Road. Tracy Brunson, the owner and operator of the North Lincoln and Papillion locations, said he is excited to add a second store to the city. “As a local small business owner,...
Man Accused as Accessory into Triple Homicide Pleads Not Guilty
LINCOLN–(KFOR Apr. 3)–Not guilty the plea from 58-year-old Kendall Hawthorne for his alleged role in the crimes that took place at his home near NW 27th and West Alvo Road related to the January 15 shooting deaths of 27-year-old Roberto Tanner, 26-year-old Hannah Neville, both of Stromsburg, and their unborn child.
Ciacci Zanella to lead UNL School of Veterinary Medicine and Biomedical Sciences
Janice Reis Ciacci Zanella, DVM, has been named the next director of the University of Nebraska-Lincoln School of Veterinary Medicine and Biomedical Sciences. She will begin her appointment on Aug. 1. “On behalf of the University of Nebraska-Lincoln’s Institute of Agriculture and Natural Resources, I am thrilled to...

















