New pediatric vaccine schedule ‘not based in evidence’ as physicians brace for confused families
LINCOLN, Neb. (KOLN) - Recent changes to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services childhood vaccine schedule have resulted in confusion among medical professionals, with some pediatricians expressing concern about the impact on public health. U.S. health officials eliminated seven vaccines from the childhood...
Strong winds broke Nebraska records, trees, buildings and budgets in 2025
Rick Peters had a 30-foot pine tree in the backyard of his Lincoln home until Aug. 9, when wind gusts of 90 mph came through the Capital City and much of eastern Nebraska. “It took this healthy tree and basically broke it off at the base of the trunk and it blew over on our neighbor’s garage, essentially destroying...
Cause Determined in Sunday Afternoon Fire at Northeast Lincoln Home
LINCOLN–(KFOR Jan. 5)–A fire Sunday afternoon in the basement of a northeast Lincoln home left behind about $125,000 worth of damage, Lincoln Fire and Rescue public information officer MJ Lierman said on Monday morning. Lierman says people living inside the home and some pets were able to escape...
Lincoln woman scammed out of $14,000 thinking she was buying a puppy
LINCOLN, Neb. (KOLN) — A 78-year-old Lincoln woman was scammed out of $14,000 after thinking she was purchasing a pug puppy on Facebook Marketplace, according to the Lancaster County Sheriff’s Office. LSO said a man who claimed he was out of Broken Bow advertised the dog for $500...
LPD Investigating 14 Fraud Cases Involving EBT Cards
Lincoln Police say since the beginning of the new year they have taken fourteen reports of fraud involving EBT cards. “The total estimated loss is more than $8,600, which is an average. of more than $615 per case,” says LPD Public Information Manager Erika Thomas. Victims have been...
Enjoy the Warmth While it Lasts — Winter Weather may be on the Horizon
LINCOLN, Neb. (KOLN) - Enjoy the relatively mild and pleasant conditions this week. Highs in the 50s and 60s will continue through Wednesday, but don’t get too comfortable — a significant weather shift may be on the way. More on that in just a moment. Low 50s to...
LPS Director of Safety Announces Retirement
For the past 13 years Joseph Wright has served as Director of Security for Lincoln Public Schools. The district has announced that Wright will be retiring at the end of the school year. District officials say under Wright’s leadership, the LPS Security and Safety team has focused on threat assessment...
Controlled burn taking place in Lincoln’s Wilderness Park Tuesday
LINCOLN, Neb. (KOLN) - A controlled burn will take place Tuesday afternoon at Wilderness Park in Lincoln. Lincoln Parks and Recreation staff will conduct the burn from 1 to 5 p.m. on seven acres of the Sandstone Prairie near South First Street and Pioneers Boulevard. There are no trail closures,...
Person found dead after Lincoln apartment fire, LFR says
LINCOLN, Neb. (KOLN) - Lincoln Police is investigating after a person was found dead after an apartment fire early Tuesday morning. Lincoln Fire and Rescue crews responded just after 1 a.m. to a five-story apartment building near 14th and H streets. The building was evacuated, but the fire was mostly contained to a...
Fuel truck catches fire in Lancaster County
LANCASTER COUNTY, Neb. (KOLN) - Heavy clouds of smoke filled the sky Tuesday morning after a fuel truck caught fire in southern Lancaster County. Hallam Fire and Rescue was called to South 12 and Broad streets in Princeton at 10:03 a.m. Details are limited, but the Lancaster County Sheriff’s Office...
