Newest Lincoln telecommunicators make 911 Communications center fully staffed for the first time in...
LINCOLN, Neb. (KLKN) – A common theme at the Lincoln Emergency Communications Center Academy graduation on Wednesday was the concept of family. The ceremony welcomed the class of seven new telecommunicators into the family of all the other first responders who keep Lincoln and Lancaster County safe. One graduate...
Jahsear Whittington Arrives in Lincoln With Big Expectations, Bigger Opportunity
Nebraska sees big upside in Jahsear Whittington’s power, motor, and long‑term fit as a foundational defensive line piece.
Crime Stoppers with LPD’s Jared Minary | February 4, 2026
In this week’s Crime Stoppers, Danielle Shenk speaks with LPD about a hit and run involving a maroon Chevy S10 and a fraud case where thousands of dollars were charged using stolen identity information.
Nebraska Signs Enormous Defensive Lineman Dylan Berymon
Signing Day may have lost some of its lustre in the age of the transfer portal, but Nebraska landed a genuinely important piece with the signing of defensive lineman Dylan Berymon. Berymon comes in at 6-foot-2, 330 pounds and carries an impressive four-star rating, ranked No. 124 nationally by 247Sports....
Measles detected again in Lincoln wastewater
LINCOLN, Neb. — The Lincoln-Lancaster County Health Department has announced the detection of measles in Lincoln's wastewater. Samples collected on Jan. 26 and 28 at the Theresa Street Water Resource Recovery Facility revealed the presence of the virus. However, samples from Jan. 30 showed no traces of measles....
Hundreds of Lincoln students walk out of class to protest ICE
LINCOLN, Neb. (KOLN) - Several Lincoln high schoolers walked out of class on Wednesday morning to protest ICE. Lincoln Public Schools estimates around 200-300 students from Southeast High School marched in protest around the school at 37th Street and Sheridan Boulevard. They carried signs and yelled chants to express...
Boxford student named to University of Nebraska dean’s list
LINCOLN, Neb. — Merideth Amelia Brandt of Boxford has been named to the Deans’ List at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln for the fall semester of the 2025-26 academic year. Brandt, a freshman majoring in business administration, was named to the Dean’s List for the College of Business where...
Lincoln police investigate motor vehicle homicide after pedestrian death
LINCOLN, Neb. — The Lincoln Police Department is investigating a fatal pedestrian crash as a motor vehicle homicide. Joan Meyer, 88, of Avoca, Neb., died on Feb. 4 from injuries sustained when she was struck by a vehicle on Jan. 31. The incident occurred around 8:50 a.m. at the...
WarHorse Lincoln casino begins final phase of construction with parking changes
LINCOLN, Neb. (KOLN) - WarHorse Lincoln casino will close its southeast parking lot Monday, Feb. 9, as the facility enters phase 3 of construction that will continue through summer 2027. The casino will provide an alternative parking lot with complimentary shuttle service to transport guests to and from the facility...
Documents allege Lincoln husband, daughter knew of child’s torture but failed to report it
LINCOLN, Neb. (KOLN) - A Lincoln woman’s husband and daughter have been charged after court documents allege they were aware of the torture and neglect of a 12-year-old boy occurring in their home. Makenzie Watkins, 20, and Joseph Lowe, 44, were arrested Tuesday on suspicion of first-degree child abuse,...
