Holdrege Street Eastbound to Close Temporarily November 26; Local Bus Routes Affected
Lincoln Transportation and Utilities (LTU) will close eastbound Holdrege Street between 34th Street and Idylwild Drive on Wednesday, November 26, 2025, from 8:30 a.m. to noon. The closure will affect StarTran bus routes 24-Holdrege, 25-Vine, and 42-Bethany, which will be detoured during this time.
Lincoln to be home to new regional conservation service office
The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Natural Resources Conservation Service announced Tuesday that it will be placing a regional hub office in Lincoln. Under a reorganization, the service has created the Office of the Assistant Chiefs, a move it said will enhance leadership in the field and strengthen accountability....
New Paws, New Love: Adopt Puppies Today in Lincoln, NE
Considering pet adoption? Or perhaps you just enjoy all things cute and cuddly? Numerous charming pets are ready for a loving home at animal shelters situated in and near lincoln.
‘They want a Barbie for their baby’: Thrift stores encourage toy donations before holidays
LINCOLN, Neb. (KLKN) – This time of year, thrift stores are starting to see shoppers who want to get a head start on holiday shopping. With toys pricier than ever, parents and grandparents are not only looking for affordable toys but are also helping other families by donating toys.
Overton FFA Brings National Environmental and Natural Resources Championship Home to Nebraska
The Overton FFA Chapter from Nebraska won the National Champion Team title in the Environmental and Natural Resources (ENR) Career Development Event at the 98th National FFA Convention & Expo in Indianapolis. This is Nebraska’s first national championship in the ENR CDE and the second national team championship for...
Nebraska’s Emmett Johnson not named a finalist for Doak Walker Award
LINCOLN, Neb. (KMTV) — Nebraska's Emmett Johnson was not named one of the three finalists for the Doak Walker Award, which goes to the nation's best running back. The finalists are Missouri's Ahmad Hardy, Kewan Lacy from Ole Miss & Notre Dame's Jeremiyah Love. The winner will be announced...
Info sought on wanton waste of deer by Nebraska Game and Parks
The Nebraska Game and Parks Commission is seeking information on the illegal shooting and wanton waste of a white-tailed buck in southeastern Arthur County. The deer was shot on Nov. 11 or 12 south of Bucktail Lake. People are encouraged to send information to Conservation Officer Hunter Lee at 308-280-4320....
UNL Corn Genetics Breakthrough Earns Top Research Award, Boosting Nebraska’s Role in Crop Science
A research team from the University of Nebraska–Lincoln’s Schnable Lab received The Plant Journal’s 2024 Outstanding Original Research Article Award. Their paper was chosen from about 500 published articles.
Former Nebraska Sports Council administrator pleads down in embezzlement case
LINCOLN, Neb. (KOLN) — A former Nebraska Sports Council administrator plead down on Tuesday in an embezzlement case. According to court documents, 43-year-old Jessica Framke plead no contest to theft between $500 and $1,500 by unlawful taking. Framke had been previously charged with theft of over $5,000 by unlawful...
Local Residents: Yard Waste Separation Not Required December 1 Through March 31
Starting December 1, 2025, residents of Lincoln and Lancaster County, Nebraska, do not need to separate grass and leaves from household trash until March 31. This change follows the Nebraska Integrated Solid Waste Management Act, which requires separation only from April 1 to November 30 each year.
