Multiple crashes reported as snow hits Lancaster County
LINCOLN, Neb. (KOLN) - Multiple crashes have been reported as snow continues to fall and road conditions deteriorate in Lancaster County Thursday afternoon. At 4:15 p.m., the Lincoln Police Department said officers responded to a dozen calls for crashes within 30 minutes. Since 3 p.m., emergency crews have been...
Man charged after threatening to kill 1-year-old, Lincoln woman, police say
LINCOLN, Neb. (KOLN) - A Lincoln man is charged with terroristic threats after he allegedly threatened to kill a woman and her 1-year-old child, court documents show. Victor Munoz, 25, appeared before a Lancaster County judge on Wednesday and had his bond set at 10% of $300,000. On Tuesday, officers...
Events planned in remembrance of Nebraska’s federal Native American boarding school
The Sheldon Museum of Art will host an event Friday in recognition of one of the nation’s largest federal Native American boarding schools. The Genoa U.S. Indian Industrial School operated from 1884 to 1934. At its peak in 1932, the school’s 640-acre campus housed 599 students, who ranged in age from 4 to 22 years...
Lincoln Public Schools announces new high school principal
LINCOLN, Neb. (KOLN) - Lincoln Public Schools announced Wednesday that Gary Czapla will be the next principal at Northwest High School. Czapla currently serves as the Moore Middle School principal. He began his educational career in 1993 teaching at Bryan Community School for three years before being named program...
After years of work, Lincoln’s Pershing Mural reinstallation project is almost ready
LINCOLN, Neb. (KOLN) - Before the walls of downtown Lincoln’s historic Pershing auditorium were torn down, the 70-year-old mural displayed out front was spared, thanks to the efforts of several devoted admirers. Lincoln native Liz Shea-McCoy said back in 2021 when she first heard about plans to demolish the...
Nebraska veterinarians help cattle producers strengthen Beef Quality Assurance practices
LINCOLN, Neb — Beef Quality Assurance, a program developed by cattlemen in cooperation with the U.S. Department of Agriculture, is playing a central role in how beef products are raised with animal welfare, food safety and responsible management in mind. In Nebraska, veterinarians are directly involved in that work,...
Neighbors of Van Dorn Park advocating for more landscaping after losing over 70 trees
LINCOLN, Neb. (KLKN) — Neighbors of Van Dorn Park are pushing for more landscaping to beautify the area. Weather conditions have taken a toll on the aging trees, forcing their removal, with fewer planted in their place. According to Diane Walkowiak, over 70 trees have been removed in the...
WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY NOON THURSDAY TO 6 AM FRIDAY
WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY NOON THURSDAY TO 6 AM FRIDAY. A Winter Weather Advisory will be in effect beginning at noon today (Thursday, 2-19-26) through Friday at 6 am. Snow is expected to begin mid-afternoon today with 1 to 3 inches of total accumulation by early Friday morning. The system is also bringing in strong...
Firefighters battle flames at central Lincoln home
LINCOLN, Neb. (KOLN) - Firefighters battled a blaze at a two-story home in central Lincoln overnight. The fire was reported at 12:22 a.m. Wednesday, at a home near South 8th St. & Harrison Ave. LFR said crews arrived to find heavy fire on the back side of the home, as...
Proposed reform to Nebraska’s sports arena financing law would reduce governor’s power
LINCOLN — A handful of Nebraskans Wednesday voiced support for, and none opposed, a measure that would diminish Gov. Jim Pillen’s power to stall a state tax incentive aimed at boosting development of sports complexes and arenas. Legislative Bill 1116, introduced by State Sen. Teresa Ibach of Sumner,...
