HVAC upgrades prompt temporary canine housing closure at Capital Humane Society
LINCOLN, Neb. (KOLN) - The Capital Humane Society announced Wednesday that it is continuing upgrades to its HVAC systems at the Admissions and Assessment Center, causing a large section of canine housing to be temporarily closed. Phase two of the project begins Monday. Also beginning Monday, all canine surrenders...
Free day of history-filled activities recognize Nebraska’s 159 birthday
LINCOLN — The Nebraska History Museum and other state historic sites will offer free admission Saturday in honor of Nebraska’s 159th birthday. Statehood Day officially is March 1. The weekend activities are made possible through the Nebraska State Historical Society Foundation, a press release said. Family-friendly...
Nebraska Edge Coach Roy Manning Knows What the Huskers’ Defense Needs
Priorities should be stopping the run and pressuring the quarterback
Man charged for 2024 fire that destroyed abandoned Lincoln Village Inn
A man accused in the 2024 fire that destroyed a vacant Village Inn in Lincoln was arraigned on Friday.
Enjoy the warmth while it lasts — winter’s making a comeback
LINCOLN, Neb. (KOLN) - A mini stretch of beautiful spring-like weather is here for the next couple of days, but don’t get too comfortable — winter is knocking on the door and ready to move back in by the weekend. The next couple of days:. Through Friday, you’ll...
Ollie’s Sake Bar: Lincoln’s first sake bar
Neon lights shine through the window, catching the attention of bar hoppers walking the streets. Inside, bright colors line every wall. Bartenders stand behind the bar, hard at work crafting special drinks for their customers. Ollie’s Sake Bar is a bar in Lincoln that specializes in sake drinks, a traditional...
Lincoln Police officer returns fire at Office Depot burglary suspect
LINCOLN, Neb. (KOLN) - A Lincoln police officer returned fire on a burglary suspect outside an Office Depot near 48th and R streets early Wednesday. The officer was not injured and the suspect is expected to survive his injuries, police said. A northeast team officer was dispatched to the Office...
Negotiated agreement will give Lincoln Public Schools educators 4.2% raise for 2026-27
LINCOLN, Neb. (KOLN) - The Lincoln Board of Education approved a negotiated agreement that will give 3,700 Lincoln Public Schools educators raises over the next two years. The Lincoln Education Association (LEA) and Lincoln Public School District reached a two-year contract agreement for the 2026-27 and 2027-28...
Construction Begins on Major Lied Center Expansion
LINCOLN, NEB — A major investment in the future of the arts is underway in Lincoln as the Lied Center for Performing Arts begins a $35 million expansion and renovation project. Leaders broke ground Feb. 10 on the privately funded project, titled “Building the Future.” It marks the first...
Lincoln couple’s vacation interrupted by cartel-linked fires in Puerto Vallarta
‘Just this massive plume of black smoke’: Lincoln couple’s vacation interrupted by cartel-linked fires in Puerto Vallarta.
