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LINCOLN, Neb. (KLKN) — One family in Lincoln is breathing a sigh of relief after their pet dog escaped death late Tuesday night. Hugo, a 5-year-old miniature dachshund, was attacked by a coyote in the backyard of his home near 84th Street and Old Cheney Road. “He was dragging...

BAYARD, Neb. — On the morning of Friday, August 15, the Nebraska National Guard will conduct a training exercise featuring a series of paratrooper jumps near one of Nebraska’s most iconic landmarks. Between 8 a.m. and 11 a.m., paratroopers will descend onto the Nebraska State Historical Society Foundation’s north...

Man accused of repeatedly raping 6-year-old in Lincoln pleads not guilty. A Lincoln man accused of repeatedly sexually assaulting a 6-year-old girl entered his plea in Lancaster County District Court on Tuesday. Updated: 4 hours ago. John Cook joins Omaha Supernovas as Co-Owner and General Manager. Drivethru Vet at...

Early signs of construction appear at Nebraska’s site for new prison. The new 1,512-bed facility on N. 70th Street by the interstate will replace the aging Nebraska State Penitentiary. Updated: 59 minutes ago. The Capital Humane Society introduces one-year-old Labradoodle Randy who is available for adoption. CHS is...

Early signs of construction appear at Nebraska’s site for new prison. The new 1,512-bed facility on N. 70th Street by the interstate will replace the aging Nebraska State Penitentiary. Updated: 4 hours ago. FULL VIDEO: Youth volleyball facility proposed for north Lincoln. Youth volleyball facility proposed for north...

GRAND ISLAND, Neb. (KSNB) - An Ohio man accused of murder in Nebraska remains in the Lincoln Regional Center unfit to stand trial. Court records show James Thompson, 22, is accused of killing 72-year-old Gary Weaver of Eureka, MO, in June 2024 at a rest stop near Grand Island. He is charged with murder, assault and...

LINCOLN, Neb. (KOLN) - After more than five years of construction, West A Street is finally open to traffic. Lincoln Transportation and Utilities (LTU) announced this week that the section between Southwest 40th Street and South Coddington Avenue has reopened, marking a major milestone in one of the city’s...

York Woman Recipient of First Ever Ultimate Fair Fan Giveaway. When Elizabeth Sochacki of York received the email saying she’d won the Ultimate Fair Fan Experience Giveaway, she literally didn’t believe it. “There’s no way this is real,” she said, recalling her initial reaction. “I was very shocked.”...

LINCOLN, Neb. (KLKN) — With everything from bingo to bathing suits, National Night Out is bringing community members together with the Lincoln Police Department. “The main purpose is to get people out to talk to each other but also to talk to us,” said Jason Hellmuth, LPD’s community services officer.

LINCOLN, Neb. — Police in Lincoln are investigating a robbery involving a rideshare driver and four teenagers. The incident occurred on Saturday, August 2, 2025 just before midnight, near N. 84th Street and Market Drive. According to the Lincoln Police Department, a 43-year-old rideshare driver was expecting to pick...