No issues reported in medical test for puppy rescued from Nebraska pumpkin patch
LINCOLN, Neb. (KLKN) – Zephyr, the puppy who was rescued from a Nebraska pumpkin patch last month, is on the road to recovery. In an update Thursday night, the Capital Humane Society said a medical test showed no underlying issues that would have contributed to Zephyr’s condition. The...
A Look Back at the Hallam Nuclear Power Plant’s History Near Lincoln
The Hallam nuclear power plant was located about 25 miles southwest of Lincoln, Nebraska. It was part of the Atomic Energy Commission’s Reactor Power Demonstration Program. The plant operated for 15 months. During this time, it generated about 192.5 million kilowatt-hours of electricity and ran for 6,271 hours before...
‘I’m here because I care’: Student workers behind UNL’s proposed budget cuts
Since the University of Nebraska-Lincoln announced its proposed $27.5 million budget cuts in September, groups involved in the programs at risk have been working to prove their worth to Chancellor Rodney Bennett and the Academic Planning Committee through petitions and public hearings. One of these groups is student...
This Day in History – October 22: Anti- evolution trial in Lincoln comes to...
October 22, 1924 - On Oct. 22, 1924, in the Fremont Tribune appeared the headline “Darwin and Genesis fought out a battle in Lincoln.... Genesis lost and Darwin won.”. The lawsuit came after a Midland College teachers lost his job after a local pastor found out he allegedly believed in evolution. The teacher won his...
Capital Humane Society to Host Annual ‘Tails & Treats’ Event Friday, Oct. 24
The Capital Humane Society is inviting families to its annual Tails & Treats Trunk-or-Treat event, set for Friday, October 24th, from 4 to 7 p.m. at the Pieloch Pet Adoption Center (6500 S. 70th Street). Shana Perry, the society’s Director of Development, said the Halloween-themed celebration offers fun for both...
Experts Discuss Tariff Impacts on Nebraska Agriculture at Omaha Conference
At the Farm Management and Outlook Conference in Omaha in August 2025, Professor Matt Schaefer and colleagues from the Yeutter Institute discussed the impact of recent tariffs and trade agreements on U.S. and Nebraska agriculture. The panel included Director Jill O’Donnell, Acklie Chair Ed Balestreri, and...
Cheapest gas stations in Lincoln
Anyone who drives a car understands the sting of having to fill up their tank and pulling into the gas station, only to discover that gas prices have skyrocketed. Paying extra for gas means you have less to spend on other things, which, over time, can really put a crimp in your budget.
Rural Nebraskans Report Growing Optimism About Well-Being and Future, Poll Finds
A recent Nebraska Rural Poll shows increased optimism among rural Nebraskans about their current well-being and future outlook. The 2025 survey, which has tracked rural sentiment for thirty years, reports that 53% of respondents feel better off now than five years ago. This is up from 36% in 2024. Sixteen percent say...
Vegas in Nebraska: The Royal Grove makes Lincoln a global stage for dance music
The Royal Grove is making history in Lincoln, Nebraska, bringing global superstar talent to the state and establishing itself as a new stop on the international dance music circuit. Originally built in 1933, the venue underwent a $2.2 million renovation and production upgrade under owners Alexandru Grigorescu and...
Nebraska leaders preview property tax relief as 2026 Legislative Session approaches
LINCOLN, Neb. (KLKN) — One of the most pressing issues on the minds of people in Lincoln is the rise in property taxes, with many wondering if they’ll ever drop. It’s a familiar debate, as property taxes in Nebraska continue to be some of the highest in the nation.
