Stars, stripes and safety: Firework do’s and don’ts in Lincoln
LINCOLN, Neb. (KOLN) - As Independence Day nears, the Lincoln Police Department is reminding residents to keep their celebrations fun and safe. July 3: 8 a.m. to 11 p.m. July 4: 8 a.m. to 11:59 p.m. Outside of those hours? Leave them in the box. There are some other rules...
Property valuation protests due June 30th
Luke Bryan’s friend Eric Church, joined by Joanna Cotten, will be stepping in to headline the Friday night concert. Antique tractor drivers fundraise for veterans in memory of a fellow driver. Updated: 2 hours ago. More than 80 antique tractors proudly displayed American flags in support of veterans during...
NEBRASKAland Days discusses cancellation of Luke Bryan concert
Antique tractor drivers fundraise for veterans in memory of a fellow driver. More than 80 antique tractors proudly displayed American flags in support of veterans during the 9th annual All Nebraska Tractor Drive. Lincoln Police looking for vandal who damaged lightbulb sculpture. Updated: 4 hours ago. Sometime...
LPD Issuing Fireworks Reminders Ahead of Independence Day
We are a week away from 4th of July celebrations and Lincoln Police are issuing a few reminders to help keep residents safe. Public Information Manager Erika Thomas says fireworks are only legal from 8:00 a.m. to 11p.m. on July 3 and 8:00 a.m. to 11:59 p.m. on July 4.
Wednesday Forecast: Warmer temperatures with a chance of severe weather
LINCOLN, Neb. (KOLN) - A warm front has moved through southern Nebraska and that means hot temperatures return for parts of the state Wednesday. Scattered thunderstorms will also continue with some of the storms becoming severe. Slight risk of severe weather from parts of western Nebraska into northeastern Nebraska...
Nebraska auditor details continued ‘widespread misuse’ of state vehicles to stores, private errands
LINCOLN — The Nebraska auditor on Wednesday flagged “widespread misuse” of state-owned vehicles — including allegations of an employee taking multiple trips to his family’s vineyard and winery and another in which a worker used a state car to “gallivant” around Lincoln for his side business. In a 38-page report, the...
Three Nebraska recreation areas will allow fireworks on July 4
A Lincoln man accused of selling parts from stolen vehicles out of his home has been charged with six felonies. Woman sentenced for helping accused killer in northeast Nebraska double-homicide. Updated: 4 hours ago. The woman convicted of helping an accused killer in a northeast Nebraska double-homicide was sentenced...
LTU announces closures of portions of two Lincoln streets
LINCOLN, Neb. (KLKN) — Parts of two Lincoln streets will close this week, the city says. N Street will shut down between Ninth and 10th streets for a wastewater pipe replacement project, according to the Lincoln Transportation and Utilities Department. The closure starts at 7 a.m. Tuesday. LTU said...
Lincoln man accused of raping woman and abusing her kids will stand trial
LINCOLN, Neb. (KLKN) — A judge ruled Tuesday that there is enough evidence to try a Lincoln man accused of sexually assaulting a woman and abusing her kids. Lancaster County Judge Laurie Yardley sent the case against Seville Colliers, 37, to district court. Colliers is charged with first-degree sexual...
One injured in downtown Lincoln crash
LINCOLN, Neb. (KLKN) — One person was injured early Wednesday morning in a crash in downtown Lincoln. First responders were sent to 14th and O streets about 12:20 a.m. A Channel 8 reporter at the scene saw an ambulance leaving with its lights and sirens on. A car was...