Nebraska Medical Cannabis Commission Bans Cannabis Flower and Edibles in Approved Regulations
The Marijuana Herald - Marijuana news and information The Nebraska Medical Cannabis Commission has given approval to a set of licensing and product regulations for marijuana businesses, following a public meeting held today in Lincoln. The commission, meeting just days ahead of a July 1 deadline mandated by voters,...
Nebraska’s largest power providers making big bet on natural gas
As Nebraska’s largest utilities try to add more renewable energy in an attempt to reach carbon-neutral energy goals, they’re making a big bet on natural gas, too. Nebraska Public Power District, Omaha Public Power District and Lincoln Electric System all have recently announced plans to add hundreds of megawatts of...
Section of I-80 closed due to crash near Elm Creek
Night Beat: NE man accused of seriously injuring child, audit finds state vehicle misuse, former Lancaster Co. deputy appeals firing & more. Family of Carly Schaaf continue to honor, cherish her memory after justice served in court. Nebraska State Auditor says state employees are ‘gallivanting, joyriding’ on...
Human case of West Nile virus detected in Nebraska
Night Beat: NE man accused of seriously injuring child, audit finds state vehicle misuse, former Lancaster Co. deputy appeals firing & more. Family of Carly Schaaf continue to honor, cherish her memory after justice served in court. Nebraska State Auditor says state employees are ‘gallivanting, joyriding’ on...
Nebraska Volleyball’s Harper Murray, Rebekah Allick, Dani Busboom Kelly to Represent Huskers at Big...
Two of Nebraska volleyball's key returners are set to take the stage at Big Ten Volleyball Media days for the Huskers in late July.
Lincoln Public Schools budget proposal shows $8 property tax bump for average homeowner
LINCOLN, Neb. (KOLN) - Lincoln Public Schools unveiled its preliminary $558 million budget for the 2025-26 school year on Tuesday, with property taxes expected to remain roughly the same for the average Lincoln homeowner. This year, LPS says its property tax levy has dropped by about 7 cents to $1.04,...
Second suspect arrested in brutal Lincoln assault
LINCOLN, Neb. (KOLN) - A second suspect is now in custody in connection to a violent April assault and robbery that left a Lincoln man with multiple facial and jaw fractures. Lincoln Police arrested 46-year-old Myron Sison for first-degree assault. His bond is set at $100,000. The incident happened on...
Man accused of seriously injuring 5-year-old in southeast Nebraska
Night Beat: NE man accused of seriously injuring child, audit finds state vehicle misuse, former Lancaster Co. deputy appeals firing & more. Family of Carly Schaaf continue to honor, cherish her memory after justice served in court. Nebraska State Auditor says state employees are ‘gallivanting, joyriding’ on...
Owner of Ceresco’s Legendary Red Rooster Restaurant is ready to pass the apron
CERESCO, Neb. (KLKN) — The Legendary Red Rooster Restaurant is looking for a new owner. The owner, Ron Tegtmeier, said he’s ready to slow down after years of service to the community. From free bikes to Easter egg hunts to major donations for local causes, the Red Rooster...
Woman hospitalized after being struck by vehicle in downtown Lincoln
LINCOLN, Neb. (KOLN) - A 40-year-old Lincoln woman has critical injuries after being struck by a vehicle in downtown Lincoln very early Wednesday morning. The collision happened on O Street between 13th and 14th just after 12:15 a.m. Lincoln Police say a 20-year-old Lincoln man was driving his car eastbound...