Lincoln legal expert weighs in as Australia bans social media for kids under 16
LINCOLN, Neb. (KLKN) — In Australia, the scrolling stops for those under the age of 16. The country is now making it illegal for kids to use social media before that age. A move leaders call “critical” to protecting children from online harm. “I mean, you get...
John Cook Arena renderings reveal game-changing amenities for Nebraska volleyball fans
LINCOLN, Neb. (KOLN) - The Husker Athletic Fund released renderings and additional details Wednesday ahead of the planned expansion of the John Cook Arena in the Bob Devaney Sports Center. The arena will undergo its first-ever full reseating and parking process in Nebraska Volleyball program history in 2026. It is...
Nebraska’s viral post after beating Wisconsin may have hit a little too on the...
Nebraska beat Wisconsin by 30 points and posted on their official account after that may have hit a little too close to home.
Man charged in Lincoln’s 4th domestic violence homicide of 2025 pleads not guilty
LINCOLN, Neb. (KOLN) - A man charged in Lincoln’s fourth domestic homicide of 2025 has pleaded not guilty. According to court records, 40-year-old Joshua Meyers of Lincoln was charged with first-degree murder in the killing of 43-year-old Tracy Henman. At his arraignment Oct. 28, a judge ordered that Meyers...
Construction finishes on Lincoln’s first permanent supportive housing facility
LINCOLN, Neb. (KOLN) - Lincoln’s new permanent supportive housing facility has finished construction, and on Wednesday the public was welcomed inside for an open house. The building at 8th and J streets, called The Jay, will house up to 24 people with the goal of lowering the number of Lincoln’s chronically homeless.
Man suffers self-inflicted stab wound after strangling neighbor, stealing wallet, police say
LINCOLN, Neb. (KOLN) - The man who was hospitalized last week after stabbing himself in the neck has since been arrested. Lincoln Police were called to an apartment building in the area of South 26th and M streets shortly after 12:30 p.m. on Dec. 4 for a reported disturbance involving two men.
Monster Jam returns to Lincoln in May
LINCOLN, Neb. (KOLN) - Monster Jam is returning to Pinnacle Bank Arena. From May 2 to May 3, 2026, fans will be able to watch massive Monster Jam trucks and drivers take PBA for a weekend packed with trucks and stunts. Drivers will tear up the dirt as they battle...
Culler Middle School December Events, Student Honors, and Resources for Local Families
The latest edition of The Cougar Connection shares updates and events for Culler Middle School families in December 2025. The newsletter lists several events. The Band Concert is on December 4 at 6 p.m. The Food Market and Chipotle Dine Out Night are on December 10. The Orchestra and Jazz Concert is on December 11....
This Day in History – December 10: Farm Strike causes massive traffic jam in...
December 10, 1977 - One of the worst traffic jams in the city of Lincoln happened on Dec. 10, 1977, when over 1,000 tractors and farm trucks journeyed to the capital to announce a farm strike. It was reported that a line of vehicles along I-80 waiting to enter the...
Lincoln Crime Stoppers looking for suspects in winter weather hit-and-runs
LINCOLN, Neb. (KOLN) - Lincoln Crime Stoppers is asking for the public’s help in finding two vehicles involved in winter weather hit-and-runs in December. The first case happened on Dec. 5, in the area of 70th and A streets. Police said a resident in the area woke up and...
