Info sought on wanton waste of deer by Nebraska Game and Parks
The Nebraska Game and Parks Commission is seeking information on the illegal shooting and wanton waste of a white-tailed buck in southeastern Arthur County. The deer was shot on Nov. 11 or 12 south of Bucktail Lake. People are encouraged to send information to Conservation Officer Hunter Lee at 308-280-4320....
UNL Corn Genetics Breakthrough Earns Top Research Award, Boosting Nebraska’s Role in Crop Science
A research team from the University of Nebraska–Lincoln’s Schnable Lab received The Plant Journal’s 2024 Outstanding Original Research Article Award. Their paper was chosen from about 500 published articles.
Former Nebraska Sports Council administrator pleads down in embezzlement case
LINCOLN, Neb. (KOLN) — A former Nebraska Sports Council administrator plead down on Tuesday in an embezzlement case. According to court documents, 43-year-old Jessica Framke plead no contest to theft between $500 and $1,500 by unlawful taking. Framke had been previously charged with theft of over $5,000 by unlawful...
Local Residents: Yard Waste Separation Not Required December 1 Through March 31
Starting December 1, 2025, residents of Lincoln and Lancaster County, Nebraska, do not need to separate grass and leaves from household trash until March 31. This change follows the Nebraska Integrated Solid Waste Management Act, which requires separation only from April 1 to November 30 each year.
Demolition of Lincoln grain silos continues, clearing path for major redevelopment
LINCOLN, Neb. (KOLN) — In the 1950s, the massive Lincoln Grain silos held millions of bushels of grain, but years of disrepair left them dangerous. Now, their iconic silhouettes near the corner of 33rd Street and Cornhusker Highway are being torn down, making way for new businesses and development.
Family says human remains found near Gering confirmed to be Chance Englebert
LINCOLN, Neb. (KOLN) - After years of searching, human remains found near Gering have been confirmed to be that of Chance Englebert. That’s according to a social media post made by his family in the Facebook group called ‘Help Find Chance Englebert.' The post says that DNA confirmed the remains were Englebert. It...
Nebraska Athletics announces Zach Bryan concert at Memorial Stadium
LINCOLN, Neb. (KOLN) - Nebraska Athletics announced Monday that country singer Zach Bryan will be performing at Memorial Stadium next year as part of his newly announced “With Heaven on Tour.”. Known for his folksy country sound, Bryan will perform at Nebraska’s stadium alongside openers Kings of Leon and...
LPD Begins ‘Make It Click’ Seatbelt Enforcement Project
In an effort to ensure drivers and passengers are buckled up, Lincoln Police will be taking part in the national ‘Make It Click’ Campaign from November 26-30. “Officers will focus enforcement efforts across the city, especially during peak travel times around the Thanksgiving holiday,” says Public Information Manager...
Crews respond to Northeast Lincoln rollover crash
LINCOLN, Neb. (KOLN) - Crews responded to a rollover crash in Northeast Lincoln early Tuesday morning. The crash happened near North 70th Street and Francis Road, just after 1 a.m. Tuesday. A sedan was seen overturned and a light pole was down, appearing to have been struck. It is unclear...
Just a year old, this Lincoln spot can be great for family dining or...
When Thomas Rekasis and his family moved from Los Angeles to Hickman, Nebraska twelve years ago, they didn’t expect that a little patch of the Midwest would eventually become the foundation of their biggest adventure yet. At the time, Thomas was jetting across the globe consulting for restaurants, hotels, and bars,...

















