Lincoln NE

Temperatures will remain mild Monday evening, with scattered showers possible until midnight. Scattered showers for eastern Nebraska this evening, and a stray chance for a few sprinkles early Tuesday morning. Stormcast shows mostly cloudy skies across the state on Wednesday. Rain totals in eastern Nebraska will be...

Nebraska Public Media education reporter Jolie Peal joined Jackie Ourada on All Things Considered to discuss the University of Nebraska-Lincoln's upcoming 'no confidence' vote against Chancellor Rodney Bennett. Jackie Ourada: University of Nebraska-Lincoln faculty are set to vote on a “no confidence” resolution in a...

LINCOLN, Neb. (KOLN) - The Lincoln City Council unanimously approved Lincoln Electric System’s 2026 budget proposal Monday, which includes a 3% systemwide rate increase for customers. The vote was the final step needed for LES to implement its new rates, which take effect Jan. 1, 2026. The LES Administrative...

LINCOLN, Neb. (KOLN) - Lancaster County commissioners will hold a public hearing Tuesday on a request from just outside the city that seeks to extend Sunday alcohol sales by a few hours. Currently, on Sundays in unincorporated villages on Lancaster County’s rural edges — such as Emerald — beer cannot...

Have you ever been bored on the Metro, glanced around, and noticed a little badge indicating where the car was actually built? Many of the DC Metro’s current trains were constructed by Kawasaki in Lincoln, Nebraska. Some older ones—which you might still encounter—originated in the unlikely location of Pistoia, a...

The current administration's immigration policies have been a hot topic of discussion, with numerous allegations of unlawful actions made by immigration agents. The following information is based on federal court records, DHS Inspector General reports, and nonpartisan government data.

LINCOLN, Neb. — Lincoln Police are investigating a road rage incident that occurred on Nov. 17. According to the police, the victim reported that around 9 a.m., a man with dreadlocks driving a small black SUV fired five shots at their vehicle near N. 31st and Potter streets. Fortunately,...

The casino industry in Nebraska just keeps growing. Casinos in Omaha and Lincoln set records for gross revenue and tax contributions in October. That’s according to the latest report from the Nebraska Racing and Gaming Commission. WarHorse Casino Omaha generated almost $1.9 million in tax revenue for the month...

LINCOLN — Gov. Jim Pillen announced two appointments Monday to the Nebraska Liquor Control Commission. The appointees will also serve on the Medical Cannabis Commission. Pillen announced his appointment of Robert “Bud” Synhorst of Lincoln and James Elworth of Nebraska City as the newest members of the regulatory...

LINCOLN, Neb. (KOLN) — A man accused of beating and violently throwing a 10-month-old boy in a Lincoln home has taken a plea deal. On Monday, 22-year-old Joseph Liebers pleaded no contest to one count of felony intentional child abuse resulting in no injury. In exchange, prosecutors lowered the...