Storm leaves more than 500 without power in Dorchester area
LINCOLN, Neb. (KLKN) — Hundreds were without power Friday night after a severe storm swept through Saline County. A Channel 8 viewer sent a photo showing a crumpled-up building in Dorchester, a village west of Crete. Power poles were also leaning over. At the peak of the outage, more...
Nebraska ed commissioner suspends 2026 campaign for NU Board of Regents
LINCOLN — Nebraska Education Commissioner Brian Maher says he will no longer mount a 2026 campaign for the University of Nebraska Board of Regents. Maher, 63, announced his decision Thursday, citing family and professional obligations. He had announced his campaign July 10. But this week, he said now is not the right...
Many will still be quite warm today, but we have a long stretch of...
HASTINGS, Neb. (KSNB) - A cold front already situated from North Central to Western Nebraska will be pushing slowly southeastward through the day today. This will be the focal point for the beginning of the cool-down to come in the days ahead. Most of the areas will be ahead of the front for a long enough period to...
Nebraska State Fair kicks off – 6 p.m.
Gov. Jim Pillen attended the DMV’s ribbon cutting ceremony where he said a few words about making services more efficient and being customer-focused.
LPD Investigating Aug. 15 Assault Outside Downtown Bar
LINCOLN–(KFOR Aug. 21)–Lincoln Police are still investigating a report of an assault from early last Friday morning outside of a bar near 16th and “O” Street, where witnesses reported an argument between several people. LPD says surveillance video showed a man then pickup a 25-year-old Lincoln...
Motorcyclist tops 150 mph in 30-minute pursuit east of Lincoln, patrol says
LINCOLN, Neb. (KLKN) — A motorcyclist was arrested early Friday morning after a chase east of Lincoln. Travis Knipp, 29, was arrested on suspicion of flight to avoid arrest, willful reckless driving and numerous traffic violations. Around 11:45 p.m. Thursday, a trooper with the Nebraska State Patrol saw a...
Nebraska State Fair prepares for influx with safety measures in place
Grand Island, Neb — As the Nebraska State Fair gears up to welcome hundreds of thousands of visitors, carnival rides are set to operate at full capacity. Gary Zaitshik, General Manager of Wade Shows, emphasized the extensive preparation undertaken to ensure the rides are ready for the influx. "We...
New leadership appointed to NE Corn Board
LINCOLN, Neb. — Governor Jim Pillen has appointed Lisa Lunz as the new District 4 director of the Nebraska Corn Board (NCB), succeeding Debbie Borg, who opted not to seek reappointment after serving since 2013. Lunz, a fourth-generation farmer from Wakefield, Nebraska, brings 37 years of farming experience to the...
Police investigating after downtown Lincoln city library vandalized
LINCOLN, Neb. (KOLN) - Police are investigating a vandalism at a downtown Lincoln city library. Around 12:45 p.m. on Wednesday, Lincoln Police officers responded to the report of a vandalism at the Bennett Martin Public Library, located near 14th and N streets. LPD said someone used blue and black markers...
Nebraska’s high-profile Alabama transfer rightfully called out by Matt Rhule
When Nebraska landed offensive tackle Elijah Pritchett from Alabama, everyone assumed he'd win a starting job. Not so fast.
