Lefler Middle School’s Nickos Horton Recognized for Building Student Connections in Lincoln
This week, Lincoln Public Schools is highlighting Nickos Horton, a student support technician at Lefler Middle School in Lincoln, Nebraska. Horton, also called 'Coach' by students and staff, is recognized for building strong relationships within the school. He recently received the Golden Lion award, which is based...
LIHEAP Heating Issuances Delayed Due to Government Shutdown
LINCOLN, Neb. – Heating issuances for the Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) have been delayed due to the federal government shutdown, which was effective from Oct. 1 to Nov. 12, 2025. Historically, LIHEAP heating funds are received by utility providers partnered with the Department of Health and...
December activities and events at the Lincoln Children’s Museum
The Lincoln Children's Museum has several festive events in December including candy house kits for sale, Storytime with Santa and a grand opening of the LNKLab.
UNL Chancellor’s Chief of Staff Takes Job at Penn State
Josh Davis, the University of Nebraska–Lincoln’s (UNL) vice chancellor and chief of staff to the chancellor, is leaving after 14 years for a similar job at Penn State. UNL will host a free public farewell reception for Davis on Dec. 8 from 4 to 6 p.m. at Lied Commons. Davis will become senior vice provost and chief...
Youth Revival builds a faithful community for students
Youth Revival is a club offered at East dedicated to spreading God’s love throughout the school and helping students grow in their faith. They meet every Wednesday at seven A.M. in room 221, where they hold a small bible study. Youth Revival also gives students the opportunity to connect with others that share the...
Woman takes plea deal after fatal hit-and-run crash in north Lincoln
LINCOLN, Neb. (KOLN) - The woman accused of hitting her significant other with a car and killing him has taken a plea deal. Cindy Martinez, 24, was charged with failing to stop and render aid during a serious injury or death. As part of the plea deal, she pled no contest to one misdemeanor count of false reporting...
12 Nebraska Comfort-Food Cafés That Feel More Like Someone’s Living Room
Nebraska is home to some of the coziest cafés that serve comfort food with a side of homeliness. These cafés often feel more like stepping into a welcoming living room than a bustling eatery. Discover twelve spots across the Cornhusker State where hearty meals and friendly atmospheres are always on the menu.
Driver killed in crash east of Waverly identified
WAVERLY, Neb. (KOLN) - The Lancaster County Sheriff’s Office (LSO) has identified the driver who was killed after a crash east of Waverly Thursday. LSO identified the driver Friday as 86-year-old Fernando Ortiz of Waverly. He died at the scene of the crash. Waverly Fire and Rescue was called...
Lincoln Police Department’s seatbelt enforcement project begins Nov. 26
LINCOLN, Neb. (KOLN) - The Lincoln Police Department announced Friday it will conduct a seat belt enforcement project Nov. 26 through 30. Officers will focus enforcement efforts across the city, especially during peak travel times around the Thanksgiving holiday. The enforcement effort is part of the national “Make...
UNL Dance Marathon hosts Mr. Dance Marathon event
Delta Upsilon earned its second straight Mr. Dance Marathon title on Wednesday night, as freshman Tucker Ingram was crowned the winner of the University of Nebraska-Lincoln Dance Marathon’s second annual male pageant. Ingram’s performance included a choreographed lip-sync to Britney Spears’s “Womanizer” as well as a...
