Ranchers lands go ‘from paradise to hell’ in Cottonwood fire
LINCOLN, Neb. (KOLN) - The Cottonwood Fire has burned an area nearly twice the size of Lincoln, leaving a visible burn scar across the hills of Lincoln County. At Bearded Lady LLC, a ranch southwest of Jeffrey Lake near Brady, Owen Johnson and Heather Maynard lost outbuildings, tools and hay — but their home survived.
Spring Cleaning? Consignment Shops in Lincoln, NE
Spring cleaning? Decluttering? Cleaning out closets? Take those items to a second-hand store in Lincoln. You can help the environment and maybe make a little extra cash. Here are my favorite second-hand shops in Lincoln for our family:. 1. Once Upon A Child. 2600 S 48th (48th & Van Dorn)
‘Deer in headlights’: Lincoln Police looking for van thief caught on camera
LINCOLN, Neb. (KOLN) - Lincoln Crime Stoppers is asking for the public’s help in finding suspects in separate theft and burglary cases that took place earlier this month. The first theft case happened back on March 2, where Lancaster County Sheriff deputies responded to the Millard Lumber in Waverly.
Lincoln woman abandons dead, emaciated dogs after eviction, police say
LINCOLN, Neb. (KOLN) — A Lincoln woman is accused of starving her two dogs to death in their cages before abandoning the bodies when she was evicted. Prosecutors charged 29-year-old Brigid English with a single felony count of cruelly neglecting an animal resulting in death. The charge is a class IV felony.
Two-time Lincoln roller derby captain killed in Highway 34 crash
LINCOLN, Neb. (KOLN) - The Nebraska State Patrol said a woman died after a crash in Lancaster County during Sunday’s winter storm. Troopers, along with the Malcolm Fire Department and Seward County Sheriff’s Office, responded to the crash at 3:32 p.m. The Nebraska State Patrol said the driver...
Man arrested after getting kicked out of Lincoln bar, pointing gun at patrons, police...
LINCOLN, Neb. (KOLN) - A Lincoln man who was kicked out of a bar over the weekend was arrested for allegedly pointing a gun at patrons. Court documents show that 24-year-old Isaiah Kroese is charged with possession of a controlled substance and possession of a deadly weapon while committing a felony. His bond was set...
Contractor selected for SCC Beatrice Ag Tech project
BEATRICE – A Nebraska community college is forging ahead with a new agriculture technical center. The Southeast Community College Board has approved a construction bid for the new center, to be built at the Beatrice Campus of the college. Meeting at the Homestead National Historical Park, the SCC Board chose the bid...
Movies and TV shows casting in Lincoln
The glitz and glam of Hollywood captures attention starting from an early age. Beyond celebrities' Instagram Stories and red carpet poses, there are actors out there paying their dues and honing their craft in pursuit of a sustainable career or a fulfilling sideline. Submitting to casting calls is a big part of that...
Nebraska trees face a tough summer after winter drought
After one of the warmest Nebraska winters since the Dust Bowl and a drought across much of Nebraska, state forestry officials are urging homeowners to pay close attention to their trees. Brad Kindler, a sustainable landscape specialist with the Nebraska Forest Service, said trees that have been recently planted are...
Google proposes Nebraska data center requiring more power than all of Lincoln
This story is made possible through a partnership between Flatwater Free Press and Grist, a nonprofit environmental media organization. Google is considering building a data center in Nebraska that could require more than three times the amount of power the entire city of Lincoln uses at peak demand in the summer.

















