DoorDashing under the influence: Driver in Lincoln had .216% BAC, patrol says
LINCOLN, Neb. (KLKN) — A DoorDash driver was highly intoxicated while on the job Wednesday night, authorities say. The driver was pulled over in Lincoln with a .216% blood alcohol content level, according to the Nebraska State Patrol. That’s more than three times the legal limit. The patrol...
SUV fire slows westbound traffic on O Street in central Lincoln
LINCOLN, Neb. (KOLN) - An SUV on fire has slowed westbound traffic on O Street near 34th Street on Thursday. Lincoln Fire and Rescue were called to the area at 5:02 p.m. The SUV along with three other vehicles were involved in a crash, setting the SUV on fire. The...
Door Dash delivery driver arrested in Lincoln for drunk driving, troopers say
City of Lincoln, YMCA team up to offer free and affordable fitness classes. The Lincoln Parks and Recreation Department and YMCA of Lincoln announced a new partnership Friday to offer free, low-cost fitness and health classes. Updated: 2 hours ago. The TADA Theatre is proud to bring a fresh incarnation...
Teen assaulted while walking home from bus stop in Lincoln, police say
LINCOLN, Neb. (KOLN) - Lincoln Police is investigating after a 16-year-old girl was reportedly assaulted and robbed while walking home from the bus stop. Officers responded to the incident in the area of north 5th and Adams streets Thursday night. The victim told officers that two boys, believed to be...
What Happened to Gateway Mall in Lincoln, NE? Here’s the Whole Story
Before Target and Amazon Prime began slicing into foot traffic, Lincoln had the Gateway Mall. Built in 1960, it wasn’t trying to be a spectacle. It was practical. Air didn’t circulate through the corridors then because there weren’t any enclosed ones yet. You parked near Montgomery Ward, walked to Miller & Paine, and...
Nebraska just got stuck with a Friday night game that could cause problems
Nebraska’s game times are coming into focus, but a Friday night Big Ten matchup could make life tougher for Matt Rhule’s squad.
Three injured in crash southeast of Lincoln
BENNET, Neb. (KLKN) — Three people were injured Thursday night in a two-vehicle crash southeast of Lincoln. Shortly after 9 p.m., a sedan and an SUV collided at the intersection of 134th Street and Highway 2/Rokeby Road. Three people were taken to a hospital with injuries that were not...
Lumen says a ‘fiber cut’ led to 911 disruptions in Southeast Nebraska counties
Lumen says shortly before 7 p.m. Thursday the 911 service disruption in Nebraska was restored and during the disruption calls to 911 were automatically rerouted.
Matt Talbot celebrates ‘Give to Lincoln Day’ with outdoor picnic, facility tours
LINCOLN, Neb. (KOLN) - To celebrate Give to Lincoln Day and the start of summer, Matt Talbot Kitchen & Outreach hosted an outdoor picnic dinner, raising about $275,000 for the fundraiser by Thursday evening. Staff also gave facility tours to raise awareness about their programming, which goes beyond serving meals.
Four-car crash sparks fire, slows rush hour traffic
Night Beat: Latest on SUV catching fire after 4-vehicle crash in LNK, NE bill banning synthetic hemp concerns growers, ‘Give to Lincoln Day’ nears end & more. Now that it’s summer, many parents may be adding making breakfast and lunch to their to-do list, tacking on extra financial stress to their lives.
