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LINCOLN, Neb. (KLKN) — When it comes to the COVID-19 vaccine two of the nation’s leading health authorities don’t agree. On Tuesday, the American Academy of Pediatrics took the opposite stance of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. In late May, Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy...

LINCOLN, Neb. — A 28-year-old woman was arrested early Sunday morning following a series of confrontations at St. Elizabeth Hospital, according to police. Authorities said Brooke Richard of Lincoln was intoxicated and causing a disturbance just before 3:30 a.m. She was reportedly yelling and threatening to become...

Lincoln Police and LFR crews responded to a two vehicle crash near 20th and Old Cheney Road just before 8:00 Wednesday morning. LPD Public Information Manager Erika Thomas says the crash involved a black SUV and a silver Jeep. When officers arrived they found the Jeep on it’s roof. Investigators...

LINCOLN, Neb. (KOLN) - Authorities are investigating two separate animal hoarding cases in Lincoln that resulted in the rescue of over 30 animals. In July, Animal Control officers responded to an apartment in northwest Lincoln. Upon arrival, Animal Control said officers found the floor of the apartment covered with...

LINCOLN, Neb. (KOLN) - Lincoln Crime Stoppers is asking for the public’s help on two recent cases. In the first case on Aug. 9, the victim said he was driving down Nebraska Parkway, following a black Dodge Durango Hellcat with a green racing stripe. He said every time he tried to pass the car, the other driver would...

Severe storms have been sweeping the nation all summer and it seems no area is immune. Most recently, heavy winds and rains have damaged schools in Nebraska, Wisconsin, and North Carolina, creating worry about back-to-school plans. In Lincoln, Nebraska, severe winds and rain left 18 schools without power, while 15...

Nebraska women's gymnastics head coach Heather Brink announced the hiring of new assistant coach Montana Rall on Tuesday. "We are thrilled to welcome Montana to the coaching staff," Brink said. "Over the last few years, I have watched her step into roles that have allowed her to evolve and grow her technical...

LINCOLN, Neb. (KLKN) — Around 1,500 kids are benefitting from grants handed out by Lincoln Littles. Nearly $150,000 was given to 24 different child care centers in the capital city. “Child care providers don’t have access to extra funding,” said Suzanne Schneider, the associate director of Lincoln Littles. “And...

LINCOLN, Neb. (KOLN) — A Lincoln man is recovering after getting body slammed to the ground early Friday morning. According to Lincoln Police, officers were called out to the report of an assault near North 17th and O streets around 2 a.m. A 25-year-old man was injured after being thrown to the ground.

LINCOLN, Neb. (KOLN) - A woman was charged after leaving nine dogs, eight puppies and a rat in a hotel in north Lincoln. On Aug. 5, law enforcement was made aware of a sanitation complaint at a hotel room in the WoodSpring Suites near Marmot Point Drive and Fletcher Avenue.