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.
Bond set at $1 million for Lincoln man accused of selling hundreds of fentanyl...
LINCOLN, Neb. (KOLN) — A Lincoln man is being held on a million dollar bond after police say he was bringing meth and fentanyl into the capital city. Officers arrested 53-year-old Michael McClain on Saturday after a traffic stop along Highway 2. He faces six felony charges ranging between drug and weapons violations.
‘$4,000 beer order’: Oklahoma City bars preparing for resurgence of Husker fans during WCWS
LINCOLN, Neb. (KLKN) — As Husker fans invade Oklahoma City for the Women’s College World Series, several bars and restaurants are preparing early. “I’m not risking it. I’m putting in a big order, plan on them coming down,” said Ryan Noe, the manager at Social Capital in OKC. “I know they’re an insanely passionate group
National honor shines spotlight on Greene Place
A Seward senior living community earned national attention for the care, comfort and connection it provides residents every day. Greene Place, also called Greene Senior Living, was recognized by U.S. News and World Report, which determines its rankings based on feedback from residents and their families. Greene Place w
Eight of Lincoln’s Nine Public Pools are Back Open
LINCOLN–(KFOR May 27)–Lincoln Parks and Rec announced Tuesday that eight of the city’s nine public pools are open. Ballard, Irvingdale, Highlands, Eden, University Place and Star City Shores have reopened after closing early Monday due to crowded conditions that led to water quality interruptions. Arnold Pool up in Air
Lincoln Man Loses $1.4 Million in Cryptocurrency Scam
Lincoln Police are warning residents to stay alert as cryptocurrency scams surge in 2026. Public Information Manager Erika Thomas says the year started with fewer reports and lower losses, but several high-dollar scams in recent weeks dramatically changed the numbers. In the first quarter of the year, Lincoln Police re
Lincoln man arrested after using handgun to make threats on Memorial day, police say
LINCOLN, Neb. (KOLN) - A Lincoln man was arrested on Memorial Day after he threatened someone with a handgun, police say. On Monday just before 10 p.m., LPD was dispatched to a parking lot near 48th and O Streets. According to an arrest affidavit, two men in a vehicle were...
Nebraska troopers seize 525 pounds of suspected cocaine in I-80 traffic stop
GRAND ISLAND, Neb — A traffic stop along Interstate 80 in southeast Nebraska led to the seizure of more than 500 pounds of suspected cocaine and the arrest of a California man. Troopers with the Nebraska State Patrol arrested one person after finding the drugs during a stop on...
18-year-old dies in crash west of Lincoln, driver suspected of marijuana use
EMERALD, Neb. (KOLN) - The Lancaster County Sheriff’s Office has identified the person who died in a two-vehicle crash that happened west of Lincoln on Monday night. The victim was identified as 18-year-old Ali Alasady from Lincoln. The crash happened around 7:15 p.m. at the intersection of NW 84th...
