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The first telegraph connection to Nebraska territory was completed Aug. 28, 1860. This Day in History - August 28: Midair collision of B-17 Bombers. Eight B-17F "Flying Fortresses" Bombers were returning to the Army Airfield Base in Harvard on Aug. 28, 1943 when three collided. This Day in History -...

The forum was held at the Nebraska State Fair. New baby porcupine & Brews at the Zoo Fall Festival Edition. The Lincoln Children's Zoo welcomed a new, cute addition and also prepares for the upcoming Brews at the Zoo Fall Festival Edition on September 5th. Federal Issues Forum: Sen. Pete...

LINCOLN, Neb. (KLKN) – A man was caught Thursday with an explosive device after trespassing in a northwest Lincoln creek, police say. Around 8:30 a.m., officers were checking a field along Oak Creek near Northwest 12th Street and Cornhusker Highway for trespassers. Police said officers found Lynn Cavanaugh, 63,...

For a decade, one investigator has pursued leads and gathered evidence that pointed toward Joseph Ambroz as the prime suspect in the murder of Wahoo High School student Mary Kay Heese more than fifty years ago. This Day in History - August 29: First telegraph sent from Nebraska. Updated: 5...

LINCOLN, Neb. (KOLN) - The second man accused of nearly stealing $100,000 as part of a scam has been arrested. Ivan Dylyn, 28, was arrested and lodged at the Lancaster County Jail Tuesday. He has since been charged with unlawful taking of over $5,000. On June 6, Lincoln Police were...

$50,000 worth of copper wire stolen from north Lincoln demolition site. Police are investigating a theft of copper wire at a demolition site in north Lincoln. Lincoln Fire and Rescue investigates suspicious article. Updated: 3 hours ago. Lincoln Fire and Rescue was called out to investigate a suspicious article in...

The Lincoln Children’s Zoo is celebrating a historic first: the birth of a prehensile-tailed porcupine, known as a “porcupette.”. Born August 1 to mom Nora and dad Renzo, the Zoo says the tiny porcupette quickly became a source of excitement for zookeepers. At just two days old, it weighed 428 grams and has already...

Nebraska gets unexpected boost from a rival’s hype-video misfire

To celebrate the beginning of a new school year at UNL and the wrap up of the first week of classes a big outdoor event will be held in downtown Friday night. It’s called the Big Red Lied Experience and Lauren Silverman Durban with the Lied Center for the Performing Arts says more than a thousand people are expected.”

Neighbors urge OPPD to transition North Omaha’s coal plant to natural gas by 2026, citing health risks and environmental concerns beyond the city.