Flames shoot from roof of apartment building near downtown Lincoln
LINCOLN, Neb. (KLKN) — Firefighters battled a blaze at an apartment building near downtown Lincoln early Wednesday. It happened around 3:45 a.m. near 13th and F streets. A Channel 8 reporter saw flames shooting from the roof of the apartment next to El Chaparro restaurant and La Illucion grocery store.
Lincoln woman charged with stealing $69K from engineering firm where she worked as manager
OMAHA, Neb. (WOWT) - A Lincoln woman is charged with allegedly stealing about $69,000 from a business she was a manager for, according to police. Christina Irvin, 40, is facing one charge of theft by deception of more than $5,000. Her first appearance in Lancaster County Court was today. According...
Enrollment Opens for Preschool with Lincoln Parks and Recreation
Enrollment is now open for the 2026-2027 Lincoln Parks and Recreation preschool programs that begin in September. Little Sprouts Preschool – Calvert Recreation Center, 4500 Stockwell St. This half-day, play-based preschool program is for children ages 3 through 5. Children explore nature and the world around them in...
Jensen grabs two weekly honors on the softball diamond
LINCOLN - Nebraska softball's Alexis Jensen was recognized as the Big Ten Pitcher of the Week, the conference announced on Monday. In NU’s weekend sweep of Michigan, Jensen grabbed a 2-0 record in the circle. She tossed a team-high 9.0 innings and struck out 12 batters. Jensen logged an ERA of 3.11 and allowed four...
March 10: Trail updates and safety concerns discussed at Lincoln bike and pedestrian meeting
The Lincoln Pedestrian/Bicycle Advisory Committee shared updates on local trail projects, highlighting progress and future plans. Members said the Union Pacific bridge and trail have been repaired following a fire. Work continues on the Superior Street, Waterford and Beal Slough trails. The Rock Island Trail is...
Lincoln Police warning of ‘Pig Butchering’ scam that could cost families thousands of dollars
LINCOLN, Neb. (KLKN) — The Lincoln Police Department is warning about a scam targeting families. “The gist of it is to fatten the prospect or the potential victim by promising, and even delivering in some cases, a big return,” said Sgt. Steve Weise, who works with LPD’s Technical Investigations Unit. “We’re talking...
Nebraska auditor oversight bill for no-bid contracts pulled back to committee
LINCOLN — A proposal to give the state auditor more oversight of no-bid state contracts is back in committee as lawmakers seek to reconsider whether to attach an unrelated bill that would let people outside city limits vote in city elections. The Government, Military and Veterans Affairs Committee voted...
Lincoln woman arrested following lengthy embezzlement investigation, police say
LINCOLN, Neb. (KLKN) — A Lincoln woman was arrested on Wednesday after police say she spent nearly $15,000 of Morely Elementary Parent Teacher Organization funds for personal use. The PTO Treasurer, 42-year-old Anna Warner, was booked into the Lancaster County Jail on suspicion of theft by unlawful taking of...
Ranchers lands go ‘from paradise to hell’ in Cottonwood fire
LINCOLN, Neb. (KOLN) - The Cottonwood Fire has burned an area nearly twice the size of Lincoln, leaving a visible burn scar across the hills of Lincoln County. At Bearded Lady LLC, a ranch southwest of Jeffrey Lake near Brady, Owen Johnson and Heather Maynard lost outbuildings, tools and hay — but their home survived.
Spring Cleaning? Consignment Shops in Lincoln, NE
Spring cleaning? Decluttering? Cleaning out closets? Take those items to a second-hand store in Lincoln. You can help the environment and maybe make a little extra cash. Here are my favorite second-hand shops in Lincoln for our family:. 1. Once Upon A Child. 2600 S 48th (48th & Van Dorn)
