‘Seems to be working’: Neighbors pleased with city’s fix for south Lincoln intersection
LINCOLN, Neb. (KLKN) — The intersection of 22nd and Lake streets has been a concern for neighbors for years, so they’re glad the city has now made it a four-way stop. Their worries escalated after a student was hit while riding his scooter to school last year. After...
‘Cherished’ red panda at Omaha Henry Doorly Zoo dies at age 8
LINCOLN, Neb. (KLKN) — Star, an 8-year-old red panda at the Henry Doorly Zoo, has died. In a social media post on Thursday, the Omaha zoo said Star started experiencing seizures Saturday morning. She was taken to an animal hospital, where she died “peacefully” Wednesday morning, according to the...
LPD: Man threatened to kill staff after being found sleeping in Lincoln church
LINCOLN, Neb. (KLKN) – A man was arrested Thursday after trespassing at a church in downtown Lincoln, police say. Around 8:15 a.m., officers responded to a trespassing at St. Thomas Aquinas Church near North 16th and Q streets. Shane Powell, 40, was found sleeping in the building, according to...
I-180 At Cornhusker Highway to Close for Pavement Repairs
The Nebraska Department of Transportation says weather permitting I-180 southbound to Cornhusker Highway will close Sunday evening for pavement repairs. NDOT says the southbound ramp to westbound Cornhusker, the southbound I-180 ramp to eastbound Cornhusker, and the eastbound Cornhusker ramp to southbound I-180 will...
Sustainability Town Hall for Lincoln’s Central Library Project Set for Sept. 4
The sustainability of Lincoln’s proposed Central Library Project will take center stage during a town hall set for Thursday, September 4. Lincoln City Libraries says the event will be held from 5:30 to 7 p.m. at the Eiseley Branch Library (1530 Superior Street). The town hall is open to the public.
City of Lincoln nears 300 lead pipe replacements
LINCOLN, Neb. (KLKN) — City officials gave an update Thursday on the Lead Safe Lincoln initiative. The city has replaced 263 lead pipes since the project began in 2024, according to Mayor Leirion Gaylor Baird and Transportation and Utilities Director Liz Elliott. The initiative plans to replace nearly 6,000...
Lake McConaughy drowning victim is identified
LINCOLN, Neb. (KLKN) — The body of a man found in Lake McConaughy has been identified. On Thursday, the Nebraska Game and Parks Commission said 38-year-old Armando Marroquin of Houston drowned in the lake. “Our thoughts are with Armando’s relatives at this time,” Travis Shepler, Game and Parks’ assistant...
SCENE VIDEO: Jeep involved in two-vehicle crash in south Lincoln rolls and lands upside...
Magic continues on The Lied Center stage for Disney's 'Frozen'. Enjoy the magical production of Disney's 'Frozen' at the Lied Center this week or look toward October for 'Tina,' the Tina Turner musical, hitting the stage. Man injured after being thrown to ground outside Lincoln’s Das Haus. Updated: 2...
Meet 3-year-old Argos available for adoption at the Capital Humane Society
The home, known as Oxford House Orison, is located near 16th and E streets, and is looking to expand from six residents up to 10 people. Nebraska Volleyball’s Harper Murray takes over Lincoln in NIL partnership with adidas. Updated: 5 hours ago. To celebrate the new NIL deal, adidas...
Lighthouse Autism Center to continue providing ABA therapy despite Medicaid rate cuts
LINCOLN, Neb. (KOLN) - Lighthouse Autism Center announced Thursday it will continue to provide Applied Behavior Analysis therapy to Nebraska families despite a recent 48% reduction in Medicaid reimbursement rates for direct therapy services. On Aug. 1, the Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services implemented...
