Nebraska Cattlemen Foundation announces 2025 award recipients
LINCOLN – Dr. Anthony Perlinski, Chadron State College Professor and Rangeland Management department chair, received the Nebraska Range and Conservation Endowment during the Nebraska Cattlemen annual awards banquet in December in Kearney, Nebraska. Perlinski was awarded a $6,000 grant on behalf of the Nebraska...
Matt Rhule’s Silent Rebuild Gains Attention After ESPN Delivers Harsh Reality Check
Matt Rhule's low-profile offseason has raised questions in Lincoln, coming right after ESPN delivered a pointed assessment of Nebraska's Big Ten standing. The post Matt Rhule’s Silent Rebuild Gains Attention After ESPN Delivers Harsh Reality Check originally published on Total Pro Sports .
Friday fish fries start at Lincoln churches for Lent
LINCOLN, Neb. (KOLN) - With Wednesday marking the start of Lent, fish fries are popping up all over Lincoln. Some of the local organizations hosting fish fries every Friday for the next six weeks include:. Cathedral of the Risen Christ Church: 3500 Sheridan Blvd., Lincoln, Nebraska 5 p.m. to 7:30...
Sentencing delayed again for man shot by officers during Lincoln arrest
LINCOLN, Neb. (KOLN) - The man who was shot during an arrest attempt in northeast Lincoln in November 2025 had his sentencing delayed for the second time Wednesday. According to court records, 41-year-old John Massa was originally set to be sentenced Feb. 4, but his court date was moved to Wednesday after he had a...
Reported Burglaries in Lincoln Drop By About 26% Between 2024 and 2025
LINCOLN–(KFOR Feb. 18)–There continues to be a downward trend in the number of burglaries reported to Lincoln Police. Between 2024 and 2025, LPD saw about a 26.5% drop in the number of burglaries reported. LPD public information manager Erika Thomas says affordable security technology is helping to deter crime and...
Citations issued after Animal Control removes 102 cats from Lincoln home
LINCOLN, Neb. (KOLN) - A Lincoln resident faces six citations after Animal Control removed 102 cats from their home last month. According to the Lincoln-Lancaster County Health Department, Lincoln Animal Control completed its investigation, and citations were issued for limit on the number of cats owned, animal...
Six People, Four Pets Relocated After Lincoln House Fire
LFR crews responded to a two-story house fire around 12:20 Wednesday morning near 8th and Harrison. “The crews found heavy smoke from the backside and they were working on fire control and where the occupants were,” says Public Information Officer MJ Lierman. She says crews were able to...
Gage County Authorities Warn of “Check Washing” Scam After Thefts in Cortland
CORTLAND, NE – The Gage County Sheriff’s Office is sounding the alarm following reports of sophisticated mail theft and check fraud targeting local residents. Two residents in the Cortland area recently fell victim to a scheme known as “check washing,” prompting a multi-agency investigation. According to...
Winter storm hits Nebraska on Thursday
LINCOLN, Neb. (KOLN) - A dramatic shift in Nebraska’s weather pattern will bring winter conditions back to the state Thursday, with a winter storm expected to impact travel and outdoor plans across much of the region. Most of the travel impacts will be along and north of I-80 where the heaviest snowfall is expected...
Man accused of slashing victim’s face while abusing Lincoln woman
LINCOLN, Neb. (KOLN) — A Lincoln man is in jail after assaulting a woman and slashing a man with a knife, police say. Officers arrested 23-year-old Ashley Sorensen on Sunday morning. He is charged with second-degree assault, assault by strangulation and two other felony counts. On Sunday, police were...

















