Nebraska disability assessment changes leave hundreds facing funding cuts
LINCOLN, Neb. (KOLN) — Hundreds of people with developmental disabilities in Nebraska have been told they are dropping at least one level under a new state assessment system, a change that could cost them and their caregivers thousands of dollars. The assessment, called InterRAI, is a standardized tool used...
Closure of popular Lincoln street set for Wednesday
LINCOLN, Neb. (KLKN) — The Lincoln Transportation and Utilities Department announced the closure of a popular Lincoln street. Starting Wednesday, southbound 48th Street between Holdrege and Dudley Streets will close for a water main repair project. According to officials, one southbound lane is scheduled to reopen on...
Man Killed in One Vehicle Crash in North Lincoln
Lincoln Police say a man in his 60’s was killed in a one vehicle rollover crash near Cornhusker Highway and Russell Circle around 9:15 Tuesday morning. LPD says it appears a white pickup left the roadway and collided with a tree. No other vehicles were involved and officers are...
Central Lincoln shooting thought to be act of revenge, court records show
LINCOLN, Neb. (KOLN) - A man accused in a central Lincoln shooting over the weekend made his first court appearance on Tuesday. Court documents show that 40-year-old Paul Kon is charged with first-degree assault, use of a firearm to commit a felony and possession of a firearm by a prohibited person. His bond was set...
Suspect ‘stared and smiled’ at witness after stabbing Lincoln man, police say
LINCOLN, Neb. (KOLN) - Court documents filed Tuesday are shedding light on a stabbing and a manhunt that sent four Lincoln schools into secure mode last week. Jesse Salamanca, 28, is charged with first- and second-degree assault and use of a weapon to commit a felony. A Lancaster County judge set his bond at 10...
Woman accused in Stromsburg couple’s killing denied bond reduction again
LINCOLN, Neb. (KOLN) - A Lincoln woman accused in a Stromsburg couple and their unborn child’s killing was denied a bond reduction for a second time on Tuesday. Court documents show 22-year-old Sayde Titus is charged with two counts of accessory to murder, one count of accessory to murder of an unborn child and...
Autopsy scheduled for body found in northeast Lincoln retention pond
LINCOLN, Neb. (KOLN) - An autopsy is scheduled for a body found in a retention pond in northeast Lincoln on Monday. Officers with the Lincoln Police Department were called to a retention pond near 50th and R streets around 2:30 p.m. after a person was reported in the water. Police say the individual was pronounced...
Man threatens to shoot couple outside Olive Garden in Lincoln, police say
LINCOLN, Neb. (KOLN) — Police arrested a Lincoln man after a couple was threatened at gunpoint on Valentine’s Day. Officers took 25-year-old Tatum McArthur into custody Saturday evening. He is charged with a single felony count of terroristic threats. According to an arrest affidavit, a man and woman...
Annual Lincoln Exposed Succeeds Again, Nebraska’s Busiest Local Festival
Lincoln, Nebraska, is an unlikely hotspot for live music. For 21 years, Lincoln Exposed has taken over 14th and O Streets in Lincoln. With nice weather, no snow and bands that were incredible, many members of the community showed up to attend all four nights of the festival. Lincoln Exposed...
Lincoln-Based Behavioral Health Provider Files for Chapter 11 Bankruptcy
Nebraska Peace of Mind Behavioral Health, LLC has formally sought bankruptcy protection. Through the Chapter 11, the Nebraska-based company is hoping to restructure its debts while operations continue as normal.. Nebraska Peace of Mind Behavioral Health, LLC Bankruptcy Filing. Nebraska Peace of Mind Behavioral...
