City of Lincoln opens additional storm debris drop off sites
LINCOLN, Neb. (KLKN) — The City of Lincoln on Monday announced the opening of five additional storm debris drop off sites. The following sites will accept storm debris for no charge through Aug. 24:. Woods Park, 31st and J streets – Site is in the J Street parking lot...
UNK to cut $4.5 Million from budget
UNK has announced that they’ll be cutting $4.5 million from their budget over the next 2 years, according to a statement from Chancellor Neal Schnoor today. The 4.5 million is part of roughly $20 million that the University system has to cut from their budget over the next two years. Nebraska-Lincoln will be cutting...
Lincoln business ‘nervous’ about Project O Street; city says it will work to limit...
LINCOLN, Neb. (KLKN) — A downtown improvement project is meant to make O Street more walkable, safer and more modern. But for businesses lining the sidewalks, Project O Street means months or years of construction right at their front door. Some business owners are concerned about losing customers. “We’re...
LES and Norris Public Power working around the clock to restore power
LINCOLN, Neb. (KOLN) - Efforts to restore power following severe storms over the weekend are ongoing across southeast Nebraska including Lincoln. As of Monday afternoon, Lincoln Electric System (LES) reports just over 700 customers remain without power. At the height of the outage on Saturday morning, 33,000 LES...
Officer Jay Pitts declares candidacy for Lancaster County Sheriff
LINCOLN, Neb. (KLKN) — Jay Pitts, an airport police officer, on Monday announced his campaign for Lancaster County sheriff. “As a 25-year law enforcement veteran who has worked in many roles and agencies throughout Lancaster County, I will bring fresh ideas that reinvigorate the Lancaster County Sheriff’s Office,”...
Lincoln Police asking for help locating missing teen
Efforts to restore power following severe storms over the weekend are ongoing across Lincoln, Lancaster County, and surrounding areas. Two arrested following alleged 15-person fight in south Lincoln. Lincoln motorcyclist arrested after fleeing traffic stop, crashing. Updated: 5 hours ago. A 20-year-old Lincoln man...
Two arrested following alleged 15-person fight in south Lincoln
LINCOLN, Neb. (KOLN) - A man and woman were arrested Friday after police say the woman struck the man with a metal tube during an alleged 15-person fight in south Lincoln. Shortly after 6 p.m., Lincoln Police officers were sent to the area of 13th and E streets on the report of approximately 15 people fighting....
South Lincoln Super C getting makeover, adding BBQ and smash burger joint
LINCOLN, Neb. (KLKN) — A south Lincoln gas station is getting a makeover. Super C and Ty’s BBQ and Smashys are building a new lcation at 10th and High streets, replacing the Super C gas station that currently stands on that corner. Formerly known as Norm’s on 48th,...
Another round of storms brings high wind and heavy rain to southeast Nebraska
LINCOLN, Neb. (KLKN) — Severe storms slammed parts of central and southeast Nebraska again Saturday night into Sunday morning. The storms brought both high winds and heavy rain. Central Lancaster County, including Lincoln, is under a flash flood warning until 5:45 a.m. Radar detected wind speeds topping 90 mph...
Prison roof torn off in severe storm
LINCOLN, Neb. (KOLN/Gray News) - The roof of a prison was torn off during a severe storm. The damage happened early Saturday morning at Nebraska State Penitentiary and impacted two dormitory-style housing units, which housed 397 inmates. Staff moved 250 inmates to the gym and other available housing within the...
