Portions of Three Streets To Temporarily Close Beginning May 11, 12
LINCOLN–(KFOR May 9)– Portions of three streets will close beginning the week of May 11. The streets include:. 84th Street from Rokeby Road to a half mile south will have a southbound lane closure on Monday, May 11 for the installation of a new water main. Northbound and southbound traffic will be maintained on 84th Street using a temporary signal. The closure is...
Sunken Gardens blooms with quilt-inspired design
LINCOLN, Neb. (KOLN) -In just about an hour, more than 80 volunteers helped transform Sunken Gardens, planting thousands of flowers in a vibrant new display inspired by the patterns and colors of American quilts. For the team behind the annual redesign, planting day is the moment months of planning finally...
Toddler injured after vehicle crashes through wall of central Lincoln restaurant
LINCOLN, Neb. (KOLN) - A toddler was seriously injured after a vehicle crashed through the wall of a central Lincoln restaurant on Saturday. Lincoln Police were called to Cuba Restaurant and Bar near North 27th and W streets at 11:52 a.m. Preliminary investigation shows a 19-year-old driver of a white...
For Lincoln teen Gabe Johnson, success is looking crystal clear
LINCOLN, Neb. (KOLN) — Gabe Johnson turned window cleaning into a full-time business all before finishing high school — which he finished early. The 17-year-old owns Vanguard Window Cleaning in Lincoln and works up to 11 hours a day, seven days a week. “Oh, I love it. I...
Bomb threat at Seward Walmart determined to be a swatting call, officials say
LINCOLN, Neb. (KLKN) — The city of Seward gave an update on the threats that closed Walmart on Thursday evening. Around 5:45 p.m., the Walmart in Seward — located near Fletcher Road and Highway 15 — received a bomb threat from an anonymous caller. The male caller...
Nebraska Athletics: Expansion of John Cook Arena is in full swing to modernize amenities
LINCOLN, Neb. (KOLN) - Nebraska Athletics announced Friday that the expansion of John Cook Arena is in full swing. The Nebraska Athletics Capital Planning and Facilities Department posted to social media that the effort to modernize amenities and provide new seating options is well underway. According to the athletic fund,...
Lincoln native wins second straight Jeopardy game
LINCOLN, Neb. (KOLN) - Lincoln native Tristan Williams won his second consecutive Jeopardy! game Thursday, bringing his two-day total to $38,400. Williams, who now works as a data scientist in New York, will return Friday to face two new contestants. He told host Ken Jennings his secret to winning is...
Vehicle flips on its side in south Lincoln crash, traffic cleared
LINCOLN, Neb. (KOLN) - A vehicle flipped on its side in a south Lincoln crash Friday morning, causing traffic to be redirected. Lincoln Fire and Rescue were called to a two-vehicle crash at 32nd Street and Pine Lake Road at 10:18 a.m. According to a 10/11 reporter on the scene,...
Lincoln man sentenced for 2024 fatal shooting of longtime acquaintance
LINCOLN, Neb. (KOLN) - A Lincoln man convicted of killing a longtime acquaintance in 2024 was sentenced in Lancaster County District Court on Friday. Jacob Mulloy, 55, was sentenced to 19 years and 10 months in prison for manslaughter and 19 to 20 years for attempted use of a firearm to commit a felony. He has 759 days credit for time served.
Warming trend continues for a few more days
LINCOLN, Neb. (KOLN) - Temperatures will be mainly above average this weekend and much of next week. There are some chances for rain with the best chance on Saturday. Light rain showers and sprinkles should move out by mid-morning today as clouds decrease late this morning and early afternoon. Much of this afternoon should be mostly sunny to partly cloudy with high temperatures reaching...
