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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...

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.

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.

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...

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...

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...

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...

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,...

LINCOLN, Neb. (KLKN) — Nebraska volleyball’s Virginia Adriano was named Big Ten Freshman of the Week on Monday. Adriano averaged 3.00 kills per set with a .452% hitting percentage. She also added 1.50 blocks per set and served four aces in Nebraska’s sweeps over Iowa and No. 17 Indiana.

OMAHA, Neb. (WOWT) - Thirteen alleged Crips gang members have been arrested in the Omaha area in connection with multiple crimes in both Omaha and Lincoln, authorities said. Omaha police said the suspects are responsible for murders, gun crimes, trafficking of weapons and other offenses. Investigators have been...