New Lincoln ordinance requires warning signs on cryptocurrency ATMs
LINCOLN, Neb. (KOLN) - Lincoln Police Chief Michon Morrow and AARP Nebraska volunteers Tuesday announced a new city ordinance aimed at protecting older adults from cryptocurrency scams. According to LPD, crypto scams have increased from 49 cases in 2021 to more than 100 in 2025, with Lincolnites losing more than...
LIVE: Fire at Lincoln mechanic shop prompts emergency response
LINCOLN, Neb. (KOLN) - A fire at a Lincoln mechanic shop prompted an emergency response Tuesday morning. Lincoln Fire and Rescue were called to the area of 2nd and Garfield streets shortly before 9:50 a.m. LFR Captain Andy Reed said the fire started in a chimney inside the wall. It...
Toy drive in memory of Josh Brestel brings joy to St. Elizabeth’s pediatric patients
LINCOLN, NEB — The Brestel family of Lincoln has marked 21 years of honoring their late son, Josh, by donating toys to CHI Health St. Elizabeth. Josh, who passed away from kidney cancer at the age of four, received part of his treatment at St. Elizabeth. This year, the...
Cut cable causes internet, phone outage in small Nebraska town
LINCOLN, Neb. (KLKN) – For many of us, our mobile device is our lifeline, and we would feel lost without it. For many residents of Panama, the landline is their lifeline, and they have been without service for more than four days. Lyle Mulver lives about 15 miles southeast...
Inmate Death at Lincoln Correction Center
On Monday the Nebraska Department of Correctional Services (NDCS) disclosed an inmate death at a Lincoln facility. 33-year-old Daniel Dak (#74530) died on Sunday at the Reception and Treatment Center (RTC) in Lincoln. Dak’s sentence began on October 26, 2011. He was serving an 18 to 36-year sentence for robbery...
1,500 toys, 200 gift cards collected for annual Center for People Toyland event
On Monday, 10/11 employees helped fill the truck with gifts that will transport them to the Center for People.
Lincoln Northwest students earn CPR certification through health sciences program
LINCOLN, Neb. (KOLN) — Lincoln Northwest students in the Bryan College of Health Sciences Focus Program were getting their CPR certification on Monday. The juniors also recently completed their certified nursing assistant (CNA) exam, allowing those that passed to enter the medical field and gain professional...
Man shot during arrest attempt in northeast Lincoln takes plea deal
The man who was shot during an arrest attempt in northeast Lincoln in November has taken a plea deal.
Nebraska Softball Coach Breaks Silence on 2019 Investigation During 2025 NFCA Convention
Nebraska’s softball head coach publicly addressed a previous investigation for the first time while speaking at the NFCA Convention.
Woman accused of taking baby from car seat, placing in driver’s lap in Lincoln
LINCOLN, Neb. (KOLN) - A woman has been accused of taking a baby from a car seat and placing the child in the driver’s lap in Lincoln. Lincoln Police received a Crime Stoppers tip on Oct. 15, noting that two people, including 43-year-old Marlene Velazco, had driven around a 6-month-old child without a car seat while...
