Nebraska Releases Its 2026 Volleyball Schedule
The Huskers face a challenging start to October and wrap up Big Ten play the three matches in five days.
Nebraska’s Double Up Food Bucks Program nears a decade of fighting food insecurity
A program that doubles the purchasing power of Nebraskans who rely on SNAP and EBT benefits has grown from a few Lincoln locations to over 25 sites across 15 Nebraska communities. Double Up Food Bucks, a national nutrition incentive program, matches what SNAP participants spend on fresh fruits and vegetables...
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...

















