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LINCOLN, Neb. (KOLN) - The man who was shot during an arrest attempt in northeast Lincoln in November 2025 had his sentencing delayed for the second time Wednesday. According to court records, 41-year-old John Massa was originally set to be sentenced Feb. 4, but his court date was moved to Wednesday after he had a...

LINCOLN–(KFOR Feb. 18)–There continues to be a downward trend in the number of burglaries reported to Lincoln Police. Between 2024 and 2025, LPD saw about a 26.5% drop in the number of burglaries reported. LPD public information manager Erika Thomas says affordable security technology is helping to deter crime and...

LINCOLN, Neb. (KOLN) - A Lincoln resident faces six citations after Animal Control removed 102 cats from their home last month. According to the Lincoln-Lancaster County Health Department, Lincoln Animal Control completed its investigation, and citations were issued for limit on the number of cats owned, animal...

LFR crews responded to a two-story house fire around 12:20 Wednesday morning near 8th and Harrison. “The crews found heavy smoke from the backside and they were working on fire control and where the occupants were,” says Public Information Officer MJ Lierman. She says crews were able to...

CORTLAND, NE – The Gage County Sheriff’s Office is sounding the alarm following reports of sophisticated mail theft and check fraud targeting local residents. Two residents in the Cortland area recently fell victim to a scheme known as “check washing,” prompting a multi-agency investigation. According to...

LINCOLN, Neb. (KOLN) - A dramatic shift in Nebraska’s weather pattern will bring winter conditions back to the state Thursday, with a winter storm expected to impact travel and outdoor plans across much of the region. Most of the travel impacts will be along and north of I-80 where the heaviest snowfall is expected...

LINCOLN, Neb. (KOLN) — A Lincoln man is in jail after assaulting a woman and slashing a man with a knife, police say. Officers arrested 23-year-old Ashley Sorensen on Sunday morning. He is charged with second-degree assault, assault by strangulation and two other felony counts. On Sunday, police were...

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Two humane societies have stepped in to assist Lincoln’s Capital Humane Society after more than 100 cats were recently rescued from a hoarding situation at a northeast Lincoln home.

EAGLE, Neb. (KLKN) — Neighbors in the small village of Eagle say what is meant to be a convenient recycling drop-off site is increasingly being used as a dumping ground for trash. Photos shared by residents show trash bags, food waste and other non-accepted items mixed with cardboard, paper...