‘Quite literally the best outcome’: 3 winners crowned homecoming royalty
For the second time in school history, three students were crowned the University of Nebraska-Lincoln’s homecoming royalty. Student votes were counted and led to the rare occasion of two queens. Caden Connelly, a senior fisheries and wildlife major from Lincoln; Ava Hollingsworth, a senior accounting, finance and...
The Avocado Toast At This Diner In Nebraska Is So Good, It’s Worth A...
In the heart of Lincoln, Nebraska, there’s a breakfast revelation happening that might just change your morning routine forever. Cook’s Cafe isn’t trying to be trendy, but their avocado toast has somehow achieved perfection in its simplicity. This unassuming eatery in the Bethany neighborhood has mastered the...
UNL organization holds unified powwow to honor and ‘reclaim’ their cultural heritage
LINCOLN, Neb. — A unified powwow took place at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln Union on Monday to celebrate Indigenous Peoples’ Day, providing Native communities a space to reclaim their narrative and celebrate their cultural heritage on the same day traditionally observed as Columbus Day. The event, organized by...
Rain chances and cooler, for now
Scattered showers are possible Monday night then on and off on Tuesday. Doesn’t look like it’ll amount to much, but we’ll take what we can get!. Tuesday will start off near normal for most of us. 40s to the west, 50s in the east. With the cloud...
Capital Humane Society gives second update on puppy found in pumpkin patch
LINCOLN, Neb. (KLKN) — The Capital Humane Society on Monday gave an update to Zephyr’s recovery progress over the weekend. Zephyr is a 9-month-old black Labrador puppy who was rescued from a pumpkin patch in late September. The humane society has been giving regular updates on Zephyr’s recovery...
Man sues after suspect collides with him in chase with Lincoln Police, lawsuit alleges
LINCOLN, Neb. (KOLN) - A man is suing the city after being the victim of a hit-and-run incident last year, according to a lawsuit. According to court records, Nathan Hinds filed a lawsuit on Oct. 8 in hopes to receive damages after being hit by a truck while riding an electric scooter at Southwest Sixth and West A...
Lincoln proposes ordinance to combat cryptocurrency fraud targeting seniors
LINCOLN, Neb. — Mayor Leirion Gaylor Baird has introduced a new ordinance in Lincoln aimed at safeguarding older adults from cryptocurrency fraud. The proposal mandates businesses with cryptocurrency ATMs to display warnings about potential fraud risks. "Some individuals are using cryptocurrency to attempt to defraud...
David City’s Buresh Meats expanding to Lincoln
LINCOLN, Neb. (KOLN) — A family-owned meat market that has built a following in smaller Nebraska communities is bringing its locally sourced products to Lincoln. Buresh Meats, which opened its first storefront in David City in 2019, plans to open a fourth location in the former Fresh N’ Save market near Northwest...
Banana Ball Coming to Memorial Stadium
One of the nation’s most iconic stadiums will host one of the hottest current sports and entertainment attractions when the Savannah Bananas visit Memorial Stadium on Saturday, June 13, 2026. The game at Memorial Stadium is one of more than 70 stops on the 2026 Banana Ball World Tour...
American Heart Association hosts Heart Ball
LINCOLN, Neb. (KOLN) - Each year, the American Heart Association throws their Heart Ball, where they raise money for their cause alongside highlighting the story of one survivor. This year, on January 24, that story will be the one of Lincoln native Nick Powers. Thousands of people compete in the...
