Rideshare driver robbed by teens in Lincoln, police seek information
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...
LPD: Motorcyclist hospitalized after “excessively speeding” before crash in east Lincoln
LINCOLN, Neb. (KLKN) — A Lincoln man was hospitalized Wednesday night after a crash in east Lincoln. Just after 8 p.m., an officer with the Lincoln Police Department tried to pull over a blue Suzuki motorcycle near 52nd and O streets, but the motorcycle took off eastbound on O Street.
John Cook Joins Omaha Supernovas as Co-Owner, General Manager
One of Nebraska's professional volleyball teams has added one of the greatest volleyball minds in the nation.
‘We definitely need more people’: Nebraska HVAC and refrigeration companies facing shortage
LINCOLN, Neb. (KLKN) — The heating, ventilation, air conditioning and refrigeration industry is in dire need of labor right now in Nebraska. According to the Nebraska Statewide Workforce and Educational Reporting System, 90% of the demand for those jobs cannot be met by the state’s labor supply. Some...
Snowplow Driver Charged in Death of Nebraska State Trooper
A Nebraska snowplow driver is facing a misdemeanor motor vehicle homicide charge in connection with the death of State Trooper Kyle McAcy, who was killed while responding to a crash on Interstate 80 earlier this year. According to court documents, Jordan M. Thomas, 56, of Palmyra, is scheduled to appear...
University of Nebraska-Lincoln Facing $27.5 Million in Budget Cuts
The University of Nebraska–Lincoln must cut approximately $27.5 million from its budget by the end of 2024, according to a letter penned Monday by UNL Chancellor Rodney Bennett. “I want to acknowledge the significance of the challenges we are facing, as well as the cumulative effect of repeated budget...
Lincoln native plays Lollapalooza, and now the sky’s the limit.
Emma Harner, a musician who grew up in Lincoln, got to play at Chicago’s Lollapalooza last weekend with Boston-based band Jesse Detor. She has been playing guitar for only around five years yet has managed to already travel abroad because of her music. Nebraska Public Media’s Arthur Jones got to chat with her and...
Lincoln Police: ‘Non-Traditional’ Auto Thefts Up 63% from 2024
Lincoln Police are warning residents about an increase in the amount of “non-traditional” vehicles being stolen. Non-traditional vehicles encompass a range of motorized vehicles that are not typically used for standard transportation, such as ATVs, e-bikes, motorway shopping carts, scooters, golf carts, etc. Public...
Lincoln Man Arrested for June Hit-and-Run That Seriously Injured Pedestrian
Nearly two months after a hit-and-run crash that left a man with serious injuries, Lincoln police have arrested 32-year-old Ki Wah of Lincoln on charges related to driving under the influence and leaving the scene. The incident occurred just after 3:15 a.m. on Wednesday, June 11, near 53rd and Normal...
Nestlé Purina Crete Donates 112 Volunteer Hours to Celebrate Annual Day of Service
CRETE, NE. (August 5, 2025)?– For more than 130 years, Nestlé Purina has been committed to giving back to its communities and enriching the lives of pets and people. This year, team members from the Crete factory took part in the company’s 24th annual Purina Cares Day by dedicating an entire day to volunteering and...
