Nebraska softball gives Rhonda Revelle a WCWS surprise that stole the show
Nebraska softball enters its Arkansas WCWS opener with emotion, music and momentum.
Lincoln Mayor Announces New Age-Friendly Action Plan
Lincoln Mayor Leirion Gaylor Baird announced on Thursday the completion of the city’s new Age-Friendly Community Action Plan, aimed at improving services and quality of life for residents of all ages. The announcement also means Lincoln has renewed its AARP Age-Friendly Community designation through 2029. “Age-friendly
Active weather pattern brings daily chances for showers and storms
LINCOLN, Neb. (KOLN) - Nebraska is shifting into a more active weather pattern Thursday evening that will bring daily chances for showers and thunderstorms through the coming week, with a rainfall potential of 1 to 3 inches across the state over the course of the next week. Thursday Evening into...
Lincoln hospice patient gets final wish to play with local band
LINCOLN, Neb. (KOLN) -Three years ago, Bruce Mavis was diagnosed with esophageal cancer. Just around a month ago, he was checked into hospice care at St. Croix in Lincoln where he met social worker Allison Cattau. “I always ask all my patients if there’s one thing they want to do,”...
Eight Lincoln City pools open for the summer
LINCOLN, Neb. (KOLN) -The Parks and Recreation Department announced that eight City pools opened as scheduled on Wednesday. Arnold Heights Pool, 4000 NW. 46th St., remains closed due to mechanical issues. Lincoln Parks and Recreation officials say six pools closed Monday because of large crowds leading to filtration sy
Northern California man arrested after major drug bust on Nebraska freeway, officials say
Nebraska State Patrol says troopers seized more than 500 pounds of suspected cocaine during a traffic stop on Interstate 80 Wednesday morning and arrested a Northern California man.
Matt’s First Alert 6 Forecast: Weekend rain chances trending a little higher
OMAHA, Neb. (WOWT) - We have been tracking this band of moisture for several days. The latest trends bring it closer to Omaha this weekend, and that means a few more showers and storms are possible. Before the rain arrives, we are still dealing with temperatures well above average for...
Lincoln school resource officers, staff learn to distinguish threats from neurodivergent behavior
LINCOLN, Neb. — While school is out for students, school resource officers along with middle and high school administrators gathered at North Star High School Wednesday for a daylong training event to learn more about threat assessments. The training focused on identifying what is an actual threat versus what...
Lincoln Public Schools security director retiring after 13 years
LINCOLN, Neb. (KOLN) - Lincoln Public Schools Security Director Joseph Wright is retiring June 30th. Wright says he is pushing staff to be ready for all threats as his time at LPS comes to an end, hosting an all day training for school resource officers and administrators for Lincoln middle and high schools.
Nebraska softball’s WCWS odds prove Huskers are dangerous but still underrated
Nebraska softball has strong WCWS title odds, but its postseason run says even more.
