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LINCOLN, Neb. (KLKN) — The annual Lincoln Polar Plunge made a splash at Holmes Lake on Saturday, raising money for Special Olympics Nebraska. Hundreds of plungers sprinted into the freezing water, all determined to turn shock into support. “This is one of the events the Special Olympics of Nebraska...

Nebraska great, Gena Jorgenson, captured the first Big Ten Championship title in three years with her dominant performance in the 1,650 freestyle on Saturday night at the Jean K. Freeman Aquatic Center in Minneapolis, Minn., at the 2026 Big Ten Championships. From a fourth-place finish in the 1,650 free in...

The Lincoln Police Department (LPD) said Thursday that snowfall led to a record-breaking number of crashes in the city and a surge in 911 calls.

Nebraska offensive coordinator Dana Holgorsen had high praise for freshman tight end Luke Sorensen as spring practice gets underway. Sorensen committed to the program last June. He took on more of a receiving role at Servite High School in California, recording 25 catches for 306 yards and three touchdowns. In 2025,...

On this day in 1982, Lincoln said farewell to a historic landmark known as the original Cornhusker Hotel.

LINCOLN, Neb. (KOLN) - With Lent underway, St. John the Apostle Catholic Church is among the fish fries popping up across Lincoln for the next six weeks and volunteers are preparing to feed the crowd. Organizer Brady Wetzel said preparation begins well before the doors open. “It really starts at...

LINCOLN, Neb. (KOLN) - The Lancaster County Sheriff’s Office responded to numerous crashes outside of Lincoln during Thursday’s snowstorm, with deputies handling more calls than available units at one point. The sheriff’s office reported nine total accidents, including three hit-and-run accidents and four injury...

In what was an evenly matched contest from the get-go, it was the little things that made a difference In Nebraska’s 4-2 loss to Louisville. Ty Horn and Ethan Eberle faced off, both of them coming up with huge pitches when they needed them. Both of them have pitched better than they did today, but what was on display...

Mother nature returned Nebraska to her normal February weather programming on Thursday. It came with a surprise, a half-foot of snow for Lincoln.

LINCOLN, Neb. (KOLN) - Lincoln families gathered at the top of the hill at Holmes Lake on Friday with their sleds following Thursday’s record snowfall. Holmes Lake is one of the top spots for sledding, with it’s tall hill and beautiful scenery,. Sledders said the snow was packed...