Neighbors of Van Dorn Park advocating for more landscaping after losing over 70 trees
LINCOLN, Neb. (KLKN) — Neighbors of Van Dorn Park are pushing for more landscaping to beautify the area. Weather conditions have taken a toll on the aging trees, forcing their removal, with fewer planted in their place. According to Diane Walkowiak, over 70 trees have been removed in the...
WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY NOON THURSDAY TO 6 AM FRIDAY
WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY NOON THURSDAY TO 6 AM FRIDAY. A Winter Weather Advisory will be in effect beginning at noon today (Thursday, 2-19-26) through Friday at 6 am. Snow is expected to begin mid-afternoon today with 1 to 3 inches of total accumulation by early Friday morning. The system is also bringing in strong...
Firefighters battle flames at central Lincoln home
LINCOLN, Neb. (KOLN) - Firefighters battled a blaze at a two-story home in central Lincoln overnight. The fire was reported at 12:22 a.m. Wednesday, at a home near South 8th St. & Harrison Ave. LFR said crews arrived to find heavy fire on the back side of the home, as...
Proposed reform to Nebraska’s sports arena financing law would reduce governor’s power
LINCOLN — A handful of Nebraskans Wednesday voiced support for, and none opposed, a measure that would diminish Gov. Jim Pillen’s power to stall a state tax incentive aimed at boosting development of sports complexes and arenas. Legislative Bill 1116, introduced by State Sen. Teresa Ibach of Sumner,...
Backwards shopping trend is saving consumers hundreds of dollars in grocery costs
LINCOLN, Neb. (KLKN) – Backwards Shopping is a new trend that can save you hundreds of dollars per year, and it starts at home before you even get to the store. The concept is also helping prevent food waste by using what you already have at home. It starts...
Woman reported missing the same day body found in northeast Lincoln pond, police say
LINCOLN, Neb. (KOLN) - A 41-year-old woman was reported missing the same day her body was found in a retention pond in northeast Lincoln on Monday, police say. Officers with the Lincoln Police Department were called to a retention pond near 50th and R streets around 2:30 p.m. after a person was reported in the water....
Bill would force vote on Nebraska sports facilities seeking sales tax incentives
A bill proposed by Sen. Teresa Ibach would put a clock on approvals for sports complexes seeking tax incentives from the state. LB1116 requires the Sports Arena Facility Financing Assistance Act Board to make a determination on a project within 30 days of holding a public hearing. If the board fails to make a...
Driver identified after fatal crash in northeast Lincoln
The man who died Tuesday after a single-vehicle crash in northeast Lincoln has been identified as Michael Leif, 67, of Lincoln.
Fire crews battle blaze at Al Nor Market on 27th Street
LINCOLN, Neb. (KOLN) - A portion of 27th Street is blocked off as Lincoln Fire and Rescue (LFR) battles a fire at Al Nor Market near 27th and Vine streets. Crews were first called to the shop at 27th and Pear streets at 10:27 p.m. Wednesday, and the response was quickly upgraded. LFR said initial reports indicated...
East Lincoln house fire forces residents to evacuate
LINCOLN, Neb. (KOLN) - Lincoln Fire and Rescue crews battled a fire at an east Lincoln home overnight. Firefighters were sent to the home near South Cotner Boulevard and M Street just before midnight Wednesday. LFR said the fire was reported in a bedroom of the home. The home’s occupants...
