Lincoln NE

A Lincoln construction firm and a well-known local coffee shop will be cemented into the fabric of the city’s forthcoming central library. Mayor Leirion Gaylor Baird announced Wednesday that Sampson Construction has been selected as the general contractor for the project at 1111 “O” St, and the Mill Coffee & Tea will...

LINCOLN, Neb. (KOLN) - One person was taken to the hospital after a fire in southeast Lincoln Thursday morning. Lincoln Fire and Rescue was called to a home in the area of 84th Street and Old Cheney Road at 9:45 a.m. The occupant of the home was able to evacuate with their pets, two dogs and a cat.

The University of Nebraska–Lincoln (UNL) recently announced plans to eliminate four academic programs and drop 51.5 positions as part of a plan to save $27 million. The programs being cut include Educational Administration; Earth and Atmospheric Sciences; Statistics; and Textiles, Merchandising, and Fashion Design....

LINCOLN, Neb. (KOLN) - Mayor Leirion Gaylor Baird and other city officials cut the ribbon Thursday for a new reuse store that will help curb hazardous waste in the county. In partnership with Lincoln-Lancaster County Health Department and the Nebraska Environmental Trust, the city introduced “Good to Go,” located at...

Will Dewey, a programmer and analyst from University Libraries, will present his research on his Louisiana family branch at the next Genealogy over Lunch session. The event will be held via Zoom at 11:30 a.m. on November 20, 2025. Registration is required to attend.

The Lancaster County Sheriff’s Department says a 71-year-old Malcolm woman was conned out of $21,000 during a two-month long gift card scam. Chief Deputy Ben Houchin says the woman was contacted on Facebook Messenger by someone she thought was a high school friend. “And says she can get $150,000,...

LINCOLN, Neb. (KOLN) - A Lincoln Public Schools school bus collided with a parked van shortly after 4 p.m. Wednesday afternoon. At least two people are being transported to the hospital by ambulance, according to Lincoln Police. According to LPS, there were three students on the bus, but there have...

Pet owners looking to save some money can take advantage of a low-cost microchip clinic tomorrow with the Capital Humane Society. The event will be hosted at the Stransky Veterinary Center, located at 55th and O Street, from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. Implants cost $10 per pet with no exam fee to microchip your pet. It is...

LINCOLN, NE — [November 11, 2025] — Garner Industries LLC today announced that it will soon operate under a new name: BinMaster Sensors and Technologies LLC. The new name reflects the company’s continued growth, innovation, and commitment to delivering advanced sensors, software, and technologies that help customers...

Fans in Nebraska have seen the potential for women’s college volleyball. The best example is Volleyball Day in Nebraska, which drew 92,000 fans to Memorial Stadium two years ago. But in recent years, college volleyball has forged a path onto network television, too. Streaming services and cable channels are...