UNL budget hearings begin for programs impacted by potential cuts
Representatives from the community and regional planning program and the landscape architecture program stated their cases during the first round of budget hearings on Wednesday for why the University of Nebraska-Lincoln should retain their programs. On Sept. 12, UNL officials announced that six departments could...
Lawmaker challenges medical cannabis regs he says ‘override’ Nebraska voter intent
LINCOLN, Neb. (Nebraska Examiner) - A state lawmaker is formally challenging regulations from the Nebraska Medical Cannabis Commission that he says “override the clearly expressed will of Nebraska voters.”. A Thursday complaint led by State Sen. John Cavanaugh of Omaha, a lawyer, narrows in on a handful of issues...
Budweiser Clydesdales visit Lincoln for Husker homecoming week
LINCOLN, Neb. (KOLN) - The Budweiser Clydesdales took a trip to Lincoln this week, appearing in the Haymarket’s Railyard this afternoon. Budweiser says the famous teams of horses make hundreds of trips across the country every year, but can be viewed any time in St. Louis at the Anheuser-Busch brewery.
Speeding fines in Lincoln increase for first time in nearly 30 years
LINCOLN, Neb. (KOLN) - Fines for speeding violations in the city of Lincoln have increased for the first time since 1996. The Lincoln Municipal Code was updated to reflect the new state law that went into effect in September. The Lincoln Police Department wants to remind drivers of these increased...
‘Nebraska is losing out’: UNL students, faculty plead their case to keep programs alive
LINCOLN, Neb. (KLKN) – As six academic programs at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln face the possibility of getting cut, the Community and Regional Planning program held a conference on Wednesday to plead their case for its survival. “Many of them have said plainly, that they chose UNL so that...
Lincoln woman convicted for hiding Carly Schaaf’s body sentenced to prison
LINCOLN, Neb. (KOLN) - The woman accused in the 2021 killing of Carly Schaaf has been sentenced. Rachel Pageler, 29, has been sentenced to five years in prison with three days credit for time served. After taking a plea deal, Pageler was charged with accessory to manslaughter and abandoning human...
Lincoln North Star goes into “Secure” due to aggravated assault investigation, police say
LINCOLN, Neb. (KLKN) — The Lincoln Police Department is investigating an aggravated assault. According to LPD, the assault was connected to Lincoln North Star High School’s Standard Response Protocol of “Secure” during lunch time on Wednesday. In a message to North Star families, Principal Megan Kroll...
Lincoln, Omaha newspapers to stop printing 7 days a week
Nebraska’s two largest newspapers, the Omaha World-Herald and Lincoln Journal Star, have announced plans to reduce publication. The two newspapers said Friday they will stop printing Monday editions beginning Nov. 3. The announcement comes on the heels of massive layoffs last month by the papers’ owner, Lee...
Nebraska Wheat Board opens applications for 2026 summer internship
LINCOLN, Neb — The Nebraska Wheat Board (NWB) has announced that applications are now open for its Communications and Outreach Internship for summer 2026. This opportunity offers students hands-on experience in agricultural communications, outreach, and organizational support while working alongside leaders in...
Four Weeks to Curtain: LSE’s Fall Play Rises Under Pressure
The production “You Can’t Take It With You” wasn’t just another fall play. This year, it was a race against time. Theater magic usually takes six to eight weeks to build, but this year, the cast and crew had just over four. With the clock ticking, every rehearsal, every line and every set piece mattered more than ever.
