Lincoln woman’s death ruled ‘accidental drowning’ after body found in northeast pond
LINCOLN, Neb. (KOLN) - A 41-year-old woman whose body was discovered in a northeast Lincoln retention pond has now been identified, and investigators are releasing new details about her death. Lincoln police said officers were called to a retention pond near 50th and R streets on the afternoon of Feb....
Milford Senior Center shifts summer meal offerings
The Milford Senior Center is taking a new approach to its summer meal service, aiming to make the most of its resources while still meeting community needs. Currently, the center serves lunch every weekday. Great Western Dining through Southeast Community College caters the meals during the school year. In the summer, Milford Senior Center Director Mystique Lauer prepares the meals herself.
Deputy helps find ‘Miracle’ calf
When Josh Crosgrove brought home a 3-day-old bottle calf April 13, he did not expect anything out of the ordinary. He and his family have other cattle, as well as 12 mama goats, 17 goat kids, chickens, dogs and cats on their acreage outside Garland. But things were anything but...
Two Husker hoops seniors enter transfer portal as 5-for-5 talk continues to float
Fascinating times in our college sports landscape. Best to keep your options open while navigating through whatever comes next. The names of Jamarques Lawrence and Kendall Blue both are now in the transfer portal, a source confirmed to Husker247. They're in there for fair reason, considering there's conversation gaining steam...
Volunteers Sought for ‘Trail Clean Up Day’ in Lincoln on April 25
Lincoln residents are invited to show the city’s trail system some love this weekend. The Parks and Recreation Department will host a citywide Trail Clean Up Day on Saturday, April 25, encouraging volunteers to pick up litter along any trail. Parks Operations Coordinator Mike Comstock said the event is...
Waverly community honors longtime UPS driver with signs, cards and his favorite candy
LINCOLN, Neb. (KOLN) - A UPS driver in Waverly is hitting some major milestones and the community is making sure he feels celebrated. Kurt Meyer turned 60 on Wednesday. On Friday he is retiring after delivering packages for 35 years. Meyer is constantly going above and beyond, showing kindness to...
Carriker Chronicles: Sean Callahan on Matt Rhule’s Critical Year 4 at Nebraska
The HuskerOnline publisher breaks down what to expect from the Huskers in 2026.
Update from Lancaster Co. Board of Commissioners
Board Chair Commissioner Christa Yoakum talks about National County Government Month and the Visitors Improvement Fund.
Wahoo man charged after causing serious crash on I-80 and leaving, troopers say
LINCOLN, Neb. (KOLN) - A Wahoo man was arrested after he allegedly caused a serious crash on Interstate 80 and left the scene last week. On April 17, a trooper with the Nebraska State Patrol responded to a motor vehicle crash on Interstate 80 near Lincoln near Cornhusker Highway. While...
Lincoln police impound 128 vehicles in year one of nuisance ordinance
LINCOLN, Neb. (KOLN) - The Lincoln Police Department has released the results of the first year of the Nuisance Vehicle Ordinance, a new law that allows officers to impound vehicles involved in street racing and reckless driving. Between April 15, 2025, and April 14, 2026, LPD deemed 128 vehicles disorderly...
