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The University of Nebraska–Lincoln is marking the 100th birthday of Johnny Carson, one of its alumni, with a series of events and tributes. Carson was born on October 23, 1925, in Corning, Iowa, and grew up in Norfolk, Nebraska. He would have turned 100 this year. The university is recognizing his contributions as an...

LINCOLN, Neb. (KLKN) – A man was taken into custody Thursday morning after a woman was found dead inside a northeast Lincoln home, police say. At around 8 a.m., officers were sent on a welfare check at a home near North 56th and Holdrege streets. Assistant Police Chief Jason...

klkntv.com - 10/19/2025 08:40:47 PM. A recent incident at the No Kings protest in Lincoln, Nebraska, has sparked a flurry of discussion and debate. A 22-year-old woman was arrested after allegedly threatening four boys with a Taser. She believed the boys were being confrontational and now faces four counts of assault...

LINCOLN–(KFOR Oct. 21)–With temperatures dipping close to the freezing mark, it’s a good idea to take steps now to protect plumbing and avoid costly damage or high water bills at your home. Lincoln Water System says the most common cold-weather plumbing problems come from poorly winterized lawn...

Lincoln and Lancaster County officials are asking residents to weigh in on how the community should grow and move over the next 25 years. The Plan Forward 2050 initiative—a joint effort between the Lincoln-Lancaster County Planning Department, the Lincoln Metropolitan Planning Organization, and Lincoln Transportation...

Lancaster County Commissioners supported the Park Middle School Food Market, Lincoln Littles Annual Child Care Summit & give an update on county bridge repairs.

ADAMS, Neb. - After a dozen years in the East Central Nebraska Conference, Freeman Public Schools is looking to make a change. In a letter from Superintendent Andrew Havelka to the conference board of directors, a request was made for Freeman to join the Southern Nebraska Conference. The letter cites a decrease in...

LINCOLN, Neb. (KLKN) – The aisles at St. Louise Gift & Thrift Store are crowded, and with Halloween approaching fast, costumes are a hot commodity. “Seasonal typically brings more people in the door as the year changes, whether it be for Halloween, or it’s getting cold, we’ve got coats out on the racks,” said Jamie...

LINCOLN, Neb. (KLKN) — Omaha’s Henry Doorly Zoo and Aquarium on Wednesday announced that Ruby — a 26-year-old female Bornean orangutan — is expecting. According to the zoo, the baby is expected to arrive in February 2026. Ruby has been at the zoo for nearly 20...

Nebraska Athletics on Wednesday announced plans for Memorial Stadium to host a concert next summer. Country-rock band Cross Canadian Ragweed and country act Turnpike Troubadours will bring their Boys From Oklahoma Tour to the stadium on Aug. 22. The Boys From Oklahoma tour sold out stadium shows in Waco, Texas,...