Former Norris bus driver accused of drunkenly driving kids takes plea deal
LINCOLN, Neb. (KOLN) - A woman accused of driving a Norris school bus while intoxicated accepted a plea deal on Thursday. Betty Johnson, 68, of Hickman, pled no contest to .15+ DUI, child abuse and first offense reckless driving, all misdemeanors. She was initially charged with first offense of a...
Reyes Signs New Contract to Remain at Nebraska as Associate Head Coach
The long-time NU assistant signed a $630,000, three-year deal that gives him a promotion.
Nebraska victims are being denied the right to speak. One survivor’s fight is forcing...
LINCOLN, Neb. (KOLN) — Who speaks for victims of crime?. Sometimes that answer is no one — even when Nebraska law disagrees. A new bill pushed by Attorney General Mike Hilgers would protect victims of crime from misinterpretation by Nebraska judges who deny them their legally mandated right to speak in court.
Dining renovations continue in Nebraska Union
Construction inside the Nebraska Union has ramped up as dining renovations enter a new phase, Danny Steiner, associate director of University Housing and Dining, said. The new food court is set to open in fall 2026 with two new dining options. Contractors have begun more visible demolition and early build-out....
Community of Bennet raising money for family after boy’s tragic death
LINCOLN, Neb. (KOLN) -At The Bean Box in Bennet Wednesday morning, just two days after the tragic death of 7-year-old Charles Kohl, car after car of customer packed the drive through as their usual cup of joe had an impact far greater than just a boost of caffeine. 25% of...
Lincoln woman sentenced in deadly hit-and-run of child’s father
LINCOLN, Neb. (KOLN) - A Lincoln woman convicted in a deadly hit-and-run involving her significant other was sentenced Thursday. Cindy Martinez, 24, was sentenced to 180 days in the Lancaster County Jail for false reporting, a Class I misdemeanor. She was given one-day credit for time served. Martinez was initially...
13 classic Nebraska diners known for breakfasts people swear by
If breakfast is your love language, Nebraska speaks it fluently. From chrome-trimmed counters to hometown cafes where the coffee never stops, these classic diners serve the kind of morning plates people grow up with and keep coming back for. You will find buttery pancakes, crispy hash browns, and friendly faces...
Matt Rhule calms Nebraska fans who are still worried over losing QB Kenny Minchey
When things looked bleak in the quarterback room after Kenny Minchey's transfer portal flip, Matt Rhule made a move that could end up better for the Cornhuskers.
Lincoln package thefts rise while individual losses decline, police say
LINCOLN, Neb. (KOLN) - The Lincoln Police Department announced Wednesday that the average loss per victim in package theft cases decreased from 2024 to 2025, while the total number of incidents and total loss increased slightly. According to LPD, the average loss per victim dropped nearly $20 from 2024 to...
Lincoln Crime Stoppers looking for suspects in two vandalism cases
Lincoln Crime Stoppers is asking for the public’s help in locating suspects involved in two separate vandalisms.
