YMCA Camp Kitaki: Where Adventure and Growth Meet Since 1953
Lincoln, NEB — Between Lincoln and Omaha, nestled among tall oak trees, YMCA Camp Kitaki offers children a place to reach new heights—literally and figuratively. From ziplines threading through the forest to rock climbing and horseback riding, campers experience adventure while developing important life values. Since...
Two Motorcycle Accidents Cause Life-Threating Injuries
LINCOLN – (KFOR–Aug. 9, 2025) —Lincoln Police report that just after 6:00 p.m. Friday, officers were dispatched to the area of Nebraska Pkwy/Apples Way regarding a single motorcycle crash. The preliminary investigation revealed the motorcycle was eastbound on Nebraska Pkwy operating at normal speeds when it collided...
Multiple vehicles stall in high waters due to severe weather in Lincoln
LINCOLN, Neb. (KOLN) - Lincoln Fire and Rescue was called out to two incidents where vehicles were stuck in water on Sunday. LFR was called to two different water rescues at around 2 a.m. The first incident happened near West Cornhusker and Highway 77 and the second incident occurred near Northwest 12th Street and...
County court judge to retire end of September
LINCOLN, Neb. (KOLN) - The State of Nebraska Judicial Branch announced that Judge of the Seward County Court, C. Jo Petersen, is retiring effective the end of September. Petersen served as County Court Judge for the Fifth Judicial District in Seward for over a dozen years. In her announcement letter...
True frosh Nebraska quarterback impressing coaches: ‘Right behind Dylan’
Nebraska might have another QB on deck and he’s closer to ready than fans think
Construction underway at Lincoln Pius X High School with classes set to begin soon
LINCOLN, Neb. (KOLN) - Students at Lincoln Pius X High School are set to begin classes on Aug. 19. However, this year will be different compared to other years because of an ongoing construction project. A multi-million dollar project started over the summer revolves around building a new performing arts...
Large tree destroys mobile home, traps man in west Lincoln
LINCOLN, Neb. (KOLN) - A large tree fell onto a mobile home, prompting a technical rescue in west Lincoln on Saturday. Lincoln Police and Lincoln Fire and Rescue were called to a report of a tree that had fallen onto a mobile home near Northwest 27th and West O streets at 6:58 a.m.
Second round of severe storms brings heavy rain, threat of flooding to Lincoln
LINCOLN, Neb. (KOLN) - Southeast Nebraska experienced a second round of severe weather early Sunday morning. North and Northwest Lincoln have seen significant rainfall and flooding is a concern. View rainfall totals recorded by 10/11 Neighborhood Weather Stations powered by Tempest.
Lincoln Transportation and Utilities extends Sunday landfill hours after weekend storms
LINCOLN, Neb. (KOLN) - The North 48th Street Transfer Station hours are being extended five additional hours on Sunday due to high amounts of tree debris from this weekend’s storms. From noon to 5 p.m., the transfer station will only accept vehicles that are dropping off tree debris. LTU...
Amtrak train in southeast Nebraska delayed 6 hours due to downed power lines
LINCOLN, Neb. (KOLN) -An Amtrak train in southeast Nebraska was stopped due to downed power lines on Saturday. At 10:49 a.m., the California Zephyr 6 stopped due to a downed power line between Lincoln and Hastings. As of 4 p.m., according to an AmtrakAlert, the train is set to resume...
