As student workers return to school, jobs open up at Lincoln small businesses
LINCOLN, Neb. (KLKN) — Red Panda Candy has been in the Gateway Mall for four years now. The owner, Justin Richardson, said his business is doing well despite the annual loss of student workers leaving at the end of each summer. Richardson said he had two of his four...
Another toxic algae alert issued for lake near Lincoln
LINCOLN, Neb. (KLKN) — Bluestem Lake near Lincoln will remain under a health alert for another week. On Thursday, the state issued a warning about harmful algal blooms in the lake for the second week in a row. The algae produces a toxin called microcystin. The latest water samples...
Heating up the next few days
LINCOLN, Neb. (KOLN) - Mainly sunny skies expected across Nebraska Wednesday with near average temperatures in central and eastern Nebraska. Hot temperatures expected in western Nebraska. The heat and humidity will expand into central and eastern Nebraska Thursday and continue through the weekend. There will be a...
Inmate Missing From Community Corrections Facility
LINCOLN, Neb. – Authorities have been notified about an inmate missing from the Community Corrections Center – Lincoln (CCC-L). Alexander Gouge #213689 did not return to the facility from a job seek furlough today. His electronic monitor was found near 31st and Q Street in Lincoln. Gouge started...
Third Annual Putt Putt Fore Puppies Mini Golf Tournament Benefiting Capital Humane Society Returns...
LINCOLN, Neb.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Aug 13, 2025-- GolfStatus and Dormie Network are teaming up once again for the third annual Putt Putt Fore Puppies Mini Golf Tournament on Friday, September 12, 2025, at Adventure Golf Center. The event brings together the Lincoln-area community for an afternoon of friendly competition...
This Day in History – August 14: Nebraska Celebrates V-Jay Day
August 14, 1945 - As Japan surrendered and World War II ended, people in Lincoln flooded the streets to celebrate. Businesses closed and soldiers from the Lincoln Army Air Field joined the crowds too. Photos show celebrations going into the night and confetti raining down. Celebrations were peaceful aside from a few...
Back to School: Making school lunch nutritious and accessible
LINCOLN, Neb. (KOLN) - Lincoln Public Schools is taking pride in feeding both the minds and bodies of its learners, and kicking off a great school day begins with a healthy breakfast. Every child eats at Lincoln Public Schools—regardless of their ability to pay. It’s part of the district’s four-year...
Little Salt Creek Watershed plan approved for $10.3 million project
LINCOLN, Neb. — The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS), in collaboration with the Lower Platte South Natural Resources District (LPSNRD), has received official approval for the Little Salt Creek Watershed Improvement Plan in southeastern Nebraska. The watershed, covering...
Joesef Barraza sentenced to life in prison for murdering Carly Schaaf in 2021
LINCOLN, Neb. (KOLN) - Joesef Barraza, the 28-year-old man convicted in the murder and rape of 23-year-old Carly Schaaf — along with the rapes of two other women — was sentenced to life in prison on Thursday. Judge Lori Maret sentenced Barraza to life imprisonment, along with 120-150...
Man arrested after overnight Lincoln robbery
LINCOLN, Neb. (KOLN) - Lincoln Police arrested a man early Wednesday morning that they believe is connected in an overnight robbery. Around 12:30a.m., an officer was waved down by a pedestrian who reported he was robbed. The victim said he was in the area of North 27th and W streets when he was approached by an...
