Severe T-Storm Watch Until 4 AM in Lincoln and much of southern and southeastern...
LINCOLN, Neb. (KOLN) - After destructive thunderstorms moved through early Saturday morning, another round of severe weather is possible Saturday evening and into early Sunday morning. A Severe T-Storm Watch is in effect until 4 AM Sunday morning in central, south central and southeastern areas and until midnight CDT...
Hundreds of Inmates Displaced Amid Deadly Midwest Storms
Weather damage to two housing units at the Nebraska State Penitentiary displaced hundreds of inmates.
Bull riding event kicks off in Lincoln with top athletes
Lincoln, NE — This weekend, Lincoln welcomes athletes from the world of bull riding as the annual Bulls, Bands, and Barrels rodeo begins. The event will feature 20 professional bull riders, including Alex Goins. "It's kind of different from any other rodeo you'll ever go to," said Goins. "I...
Toxic Algae Alert Issued for Bluestem Lake in Lancaster County
The Nebraska Department of Water, Energy, and Environment (DWEE) has issued a health alert for harmful algal blooms, or toxic blue-green algae, at Bluestem Lake in Lancaster County. Recent water samples showed microcystin levels above the state’s health threshold of 8 parts per billion. Swimming beaches at the lake...
Health alert issued for Bluestem Lake near Lincoln
LANCASTER COUNTY - A lake near Nebraska's capital city is under a health alert this week after toxic algae was identified there. According to a Thursday release from Nebraska's Department of Health and Human Services, the state has issued a health alert for Harmful Algal Blooms (HAB), also known as toxic blue-green...
Porch Art Palooza: Self-guided tour comprising 36 Lincoln homes is this weekend
LINCOLN, Neb. (KLKN) —Lincoln’s fifth annual Porch Art Palooza this weekend will feature artwork from 68 different artists across 36 porches. It’s organized by the Tugboat Gallery, whose mission is to help established and emerging artists exhibit their work. The free event on Sunday allows guests to...
One dead, one in critical condition after tree falls on vehicle at Two Rivers...
LINCOLN, Neb. (KLKN) — One person was killed and another is injured after a tree fell on a car in Waterloo during Saturday’s storm. Just before 7 a.m., it was reported that someone was trapped after a tree fell on their vehicle at Two Rivers State Recreation Area.
Lincoln Public Schools details storm damage ahead of back-to-school week for students
LINCOLN, Neb. (KLKN) — Lincoln Public Schools detailed some of the damage to its buildings following the severe storm that swept across Lincoln on Saturday. As of 2 p.m. Saturday, LPS has 18 buildings without power, four locations with roof damage, 15 locations with significant tree damage and six locations with...
‘It was terrifying’: Storm rips roof off family home in southeast Nebraska
RAYMOND, Neb. (KLKN) – The roof of the Reese family home is roughly 80% gone, torn off due to Saturday’s severe storm. The Reese family is lucky to be alive after deciding to take their 1-year-old son and hide in their bathroom tub during the storm. It was...
City of Lincoln advises residents on debris cleanup following severe storm
LINCOLN, Neb. (KLKN) — Following the strong morning storm Saturday, the City of Lincoln is advising residents on how to report and discard of downed trees. For trees blocking City streets or sidewalks, contact the Lincoln Police Department’s non-emergency number, 402-441-6000. LPD is keeping a list of areas and...
