Lincoln NE

As Thanksgiving approaches, many residents of Lincoln and Omaha are curious about what establishments will remain open for the holiday. From food options to activities, people are seeking ways to celebrate the day, whether it's dining out or engaging in various activities.

A resident of Lincoln is contemplating the idea of opening a sober bar in the city's downtown or Railyard Haymarket area. The concept revolves around creating a bar-like atmosphere but without any alcohol. The proposed establishment would serve non-alcoholic beer and wine, fancy mocktails, zero proof liquor, and...

The Nebraska State Fair received 14 awards at the 2025 International Association of Fairs and Expositions (IAFE) Awards. The fair earned seven first-place, five second-place, and two third-place honors. These awards were given in categories such as agriculture, guest experience, commercial exhibits, marketing, and...

LINCOLN, Neb — Light snow flurries didn’t deter hundreds of runners from taking part in a Thanksgiving tradition: the 17th annual YMCA Turkey Trot presented by Union Bank & Trust on Thursday morning in Lincoln’s Railyard entertainment district. Participants of all ages lined up ahead of Thanksgiving...

LINCOLN, Neb. (KLKN) — The holiday spirit is alive and well at the Gateway Mall in Lincoln as the annual Starry Night’s Christmas tree festival kicked off Wednesday. The event features over two dozen uniquely decorated trees that guests can bid on to support the homeless. The People’s...

LINCOLN, Neb. (KLKN) — The Lincoln Transportation and Utilities Department announced the temporary closure of a popular Lincoln street. From 8:30 a.m. to noon on Wednesday, eastbound Holdrege Street between 34th Street and Idylwild Drive will be closed. LTU did not say why it’s shutting down that section of...

LINCOLN, Neb. (KOLN) - The People’s City Mission is gearing up to serve a Thanksgiving Day meal to more than 700 people. Most people being served will be guests currently staying at PCM, but it is open to anyone who needs a Thanksgiving meal. This meal is made possible...

A Nebraska man has been arrested after allegedly beating another man outside a motel with a hammer and fire extinguisher, saying “you aren’t dead yet?” as he repeatedly hit the victim. Roger Lee Abramson, 49, faces charges of second-degree assault, terroristic threats, and third-degree assault. According to...

Lincoln Fire and Rescue crews responded to a fire at the Villa Tierra Apartments at 5010 Emerald Drive just after midnight Thanksgiving morning. Public Information Officer MJ Lierman says the fire started on the stove of a third floor unit and spread into the walls. Lierman says they were able...

LINCOLN, Neb. (KOLN) - A crushed motorcycle, broken gear and first responders rushing in. Sept. 21, 2024, was the day everything changed for Joel Gustafson. Gustafson, administrator of Surgical Associates PC in Lincoln, was riding his Harley Davidson less than a mile from home near 33rd Street and Nebraska Parkway...