Lincoln-Lancaster County explains measles discovery, and wastewater detections
LINCOLN, Neb. (KLKN-TV) – Channel 8 got an up-close demonstration of how wastewater is sampled, collected, and tested on Wednesday. Lincoln-Lancaster County gave a behind the scenes look at how they operate. This comes as the county has seen three cases of measles detected in the wastewater, amid a...
Nebraska Spring/Summer 2026 Weather Alert: Omaha, Lincoln Tornado Watch vs Warning Explained
Country Herald is Local News, Independent Pulse. Covering breaking local news, sports, lifestyle and events. Omaha, Nebraska – Nebraska sits in the center of the nation’s most active tornado corridor, giving residents only minutes to act when an alert is issued. According to the National Weather Service, tornadoes...
Nebraska Trending Back Up for No. 1 Offensive Tackle in 2027 Class
Geep Wade is giving his best effort to secure a potential program-changing offensive tackle in the 2027 class. Expected to be on campus this spring, here's who the Huskers are chasing in this recruitment.
Lincoln Board of Education approves $19.5M bid for new Student Support Facility at Yankee...
LINCOLN, Neb. (KOLN) - The Lincoln Board of Education has approved a $19.5 million bid for the new Student Support Facility at Yankee Hill. At its Tuesday meeting, the board held a second reading and voted to approve the bid from Scheele-Kayton Construction LLC of Lincoln for $19,569,000. The 47,000-square-foot...
‘Shame on you’: Hannah Neville’s friend sends message to multiple murder suspects now in...
LINCOLN, Neb. (KLKN) – A close friend of Hannah Neville spoke out following Lincoln Police’s update to a triple homicide investigation on Wednesday morning. Police’s announcement revealed four additional suspects have been arrested in connection with Neville and Roberto Tanner’s deaths, along with their unborn child.
Lincoln chef brings a taste of home from Myanmar
Freezing rain trickles down the window panes at Asian Taste Thai on a dreary Wednesday morning in Lincoln, Nebraska. Inside, however, is a different scene as flames flare up each time the skillet tosses rice, warming the kitchen staff and owner Ehsay Lar. What Lar, 41, from the Kayin State...
Video emerges of fan throwing beer at Purdue bench during road game at Nebraska
Seemingly out of nowhere, Pinnacle Bank Arena found itself alive late in the game vs. Purdue. Nebraska had mounted an incredible comeback, forcing overtime. In the final seconds of the extra five minutes, Nebraska had to go the final length of the court down one, looking to take the lead or win the game. Fred Hoiberg...
Crime ‘heats up’ this past week
Campus heated up this week with temperatures rising into the upper 50s, and with it so did crime – literally. On Feb. 5, Lincoln Fire and Rescue responded to a reported fire on the seventh floor of Sandoz Residence Hall. The fire occurred around 8:30 p.m. and caused all the residents of Sandoz to evacuate.
Nebraska Health Alert: Hidden Hypertension Threat May Be Growing in Lincoln
Country Herald is Local News, Independent Pulse. Covering breaking local news, sports, lifestyle and events. OMAHA, Neb. — As spring routines shift across Omaha and surrounding communities, Nebraska health officials are urging residents to pay attention to a condition that often develops without warning: high...
Thief steal tires and custom rims from Lincoln car lot, police say
LINCOLN, Neb. (KOLN) - Lincoln Crime Stoppers is asking for the public’s help with two recent cases. The first case happened on Jan. 28 between 3 and 6 a.m. at a car lot in the area of 37th Street and Cornhusker Highway. Lincoln Police say someone stole four tires and rims from a truck at the lot overnight.

















