Gov. Pillen Honors KETV’s Andrew Ozaki as Admiral in Nebraska’s ‘Great Navy’
After 43 years of hauling his camera, chasing stories, and informing Nebraskans, KETV’s longtime Lincoln Bureau Chief Andrew Ozaki found himself the subject of a news conference Tuesday—for a change. Ahead of his retirement on Monday, June 30, Governor Jim Pillen awarded Ozaki the honorary title of Admiral...
Tom Osborne: The Fateful Promotion
The Common Fans launch their new summer series focused on Tom Osborne’s coaching career with a look at his time as an assistant to Bob Devaney.
Lincoln man tries bribing officer to get out of fourth DUI, police say
LINCOLN, Neb. (KOLN) — A Lincoln man is in custody, accused of trying to bribe an officer to get out of a potential fourth DUI conviction. Officers arrested 25-year-old Terbaai Acin in early hours of Sunday morning. He has since been charged with a fourth DUI offense and refusing to submit a test for a fourth time.
Early Fourth of July fireworks prompt 18 calls to Lincoln Police in past week
LINCOLN, Neb. (KLKN) — Fireworks are setting off some Lincolnites. You aren’t supposed to be lighting fireworks in the city for another week yet. But some neighbors are already reporting hearing loud booms at night, disrupting their peace. “There’s really not anything saying, ‘Let’s be courteous to your...
Lincoln man accused of running ‘chop shop’ charged with six felonies
LINCOLN, Neb. (KOLN) - A Lincoln man accused of selling parts from stolen vehicles out of his home has been charged with six felonies. Bahram Majeed, 20, was charged with four counts of theft by receiving stolen property of $5,000 or more and two counts of tampering with physical evidence. His bond was set at 10% of...
Tuesday Forecast: Thunderstorm chances continue for the next few days
LINCOLN, Neb. (KOLN) - As we transition away from the hottest stretch of temperatures we’ve seen in years...the new weather threat will include a series of thunderstorm chances in the coming days... The “heat ridge” responsible for the triple-digit readings across our area over the past few days has...
Scholarships awarded to Nebraskans learning to teach about agriculture
“With 218 schools offering high school agricultural education programs and FFA chapters, demand for teachers has never been stronger,” said Dr. Matt Kreifels, professor of practice in agricultural education at UNL. “These teachers serve a vital role in agriculture by introducing and recruiting talented students to...
Maroon 5 to perform in Lincoln this fall as part of U.S. arena tour
LINCOLN, Neb. (KOLN) - Maroon 5 announced Monday it will launch a U.S. arena tour this fall, with a stop scheduled at Pinnacle Bank Arena in Lincoln. The “Love is Like” tour, named after the band’s upcoming album, will visit Lincoln on Oct. 28. The album is set to be released Aug. 15. A new single, “All Night,” also...
Dermatologist shares advice on how to protect your skin
There have been three such crashes in the last two weeks. Lincoln City Council approves LES rate increase, NSP urging Nebraskans to be careful after third cruiser hit in less than two weeks, and more. Nebraska state trooper’s cruiser hit while helping with crash on I-80, driver cited. Updated:...
Melanoma Awareness: Dermatologists share advice for protecting your skin during the summer
LINCOLN, Neb. (KOLN) - Summer is here, which means people will spend more time outside catching rays. But fun in the sun can come with some risks. Dr. Tyler Evans, a Dermatologist at CHI, said melanoma is the second leading cancer in women ages 20 to 40. It’s also the fourth leading cancer in men of all ages.
