Lincoln High students find rhythm in world drumming class
As Lincoln Public Schools celebrates Music in Our Schools Month, one class at Lincoln High School is bringing West African culture to the Midwest through drumming, singing and dancing.
Lancaster Lookout with LSO’s Ben Houchin | March 25, 2026
Danielle Shenk speaks with LSO as deputies search for two men wanted in serious cases, plus the latest on yesterday’s standoff.
‘Ice Cakes Not People’: Local bakery raises money to melt ICE
On March 21, a local bakery, Goldenrod Pastries, participated in a nationwide community bake sale called “ICE Cakes Not People.” All proceeds from the bake sale were donated to the Asian Community and Cultural Center. Organizer Amy Larson, the CEO and founder of culinary retail brand Overseasoned, was...
Lincoln police investigate overnight Mexican grocery store robbery
LINCOLN, Neb. (KOLN) - Lincoln police are investigating a burglary that happened at a Mexican grocery store early Wednesday morning. Just before 3:45 a.m., officers responded to a burglary at Lobo City Mex, located near North 27th and Q streets, after a passerby noticed a broken glass door. Upon arrival,...
‘I have enjoyed the ride’
Roger Richards spent 32 years running R & J Service in Seward with the philosophy that hard work, integrity and caring about his customers would make a difference. Richards learned those qualities at an early age from his grandfather, Henry Richards, who owned a successful dairy near Elm Creek. He passed away when...
Latest happenings in Lancaster County
Lancaster Co. Commissioner Christa Yoakum talks about the Corrections Employee of the Year, Severe Weather Awareness Week, Nebraska wildfires and more.
Waverly Public Schools introduces plan for $64 million bond after mass cut-downs from one...
WAVERLY, Neb. (KLKN) – Prior to their bond meeting on Tuesday, the Waverly School Board conducted a phone survey of 300 registered voters in the district; the results pointed to high approval ratings. Of those voters, 82% say the education quality in Waverly is excellent, and they trust the...
LPD Investigating Smash-and-Grab Robbery at North Lincoln Store
Lincoln Police were called to Lobo City Mex near 27th and R around 3:45 Wednesday morning after a passerby noticed a broke glass door. “Officers confirmed the front door had been broken by a large brick,” says LPD Public Information Manager Erika Thomas. “A jewelry display case inside had been broken into and most of...
Multiple downtown Lincoln locations vandalized with graffiti
LINCOLN, Neb. (KOLN) - Lincoln Police are on the lookout for two suspects, after a report was taken that multiple locations in downtown Lincoln had been vandalized with graffiti. The vandalisms happened around the area of 14th and O streets on January 27. Spray paint graffiti had been sprayed on...
Sheriff Warns of Jury Duty Phone Scam
The Lancaster County Sheriff's Office warns residents about fake calls claiming you have a warrant for missing jury duty. Scammers pretend to be law enforcement, use real-sounding officer names, and may show a real agency number on caller ID. They demand money to avoid arrest and may even plan fake court sessions on...

















