Lincoln NE

The former Executive Director of the Nebraska Liquor Control Commission faces federal corruption and fraud charges. The charges are against Hobert Rupe, along with Brent Zywiec, who is the co-owner of two Lincoln clubs. Rupe is accused by the U.S. Attorney for the federal district of Nebraska of receiving a...

SEWARD, Neb. (KOLN) - A Lincoln man was arrested after investigators say they found 4,100 fentanyl pills in his possession following a traffic stop on Interstate 80 on Sept. 16. Shortly before midnight, a deputy sheriff conducted a traffic stop after being notified of a vehicle making several traffic violations...

Lincoln Crime Stoppers is asking for the public’s help identifying suspects in two separate assault cases. The first case occurred around 4:30 p.m. on Monday, September 1, 2025, at the Hy-Vee near N. 27th and N. View Drive. LPD Video Forensics Technician Becky Keller says a man was captured...

LINCOLN, Neb. (KOLN) - Lincoln Police is warning the public about a phone scam where the caller is claiming to be an LPD sergeant. The police department began investigating after a Lincoln man received a phone call on Monday. LPD said the caller identified themselves as “Sgt. Jeremy Carr” and...

LINCOLN, Neb. (KLKN) — An east Lincoln neighborhood is breathing a sigh of relief Wednesday after a routine operation turned into a standoff. “It’s been a pretty exciting day, it’s not my typical Wednesday at all,” said Lincolnite Lois Baldwin. The Metro Area Fugitive Task Force...

LINCOLN, Neb. (KOLN) - From Tuesday through Sunday, Sept. 28, Capital Humane Society’s adoption fees for all dogs and cats available for adoption will be reduced 50% at the Pieloch Pet Adoption Center, though license and rabies fees may apply. As of Tuesday morning, the Admissions and Assessment Center...

LINCOLN, Neb. (KOLN) - Lincoln Crime Stoppers is asking for the public’s help in finding three suspects involved in two separate shoplifting cases. The first case happened on Sept. 1, around 4:30 p.m., at the Hy-Vee on N 27th Street. Lincoln Police say a man attempted to walk out without paying for all his items.

Lancaster County 2025–2026 Adopted Budget, Commissioner’s Award of Excellence, September 2025 – National Preparedness Month. Lincoln man targeted by scammer posing as police sergeant. Updated: 2 hours ago. Lincoln Police is warning the public about a phone scam where the caller is claiming to be an LPD...

Lincoln Police are sounding the alarm about a phone scam where the caller is claiming to be an LPD Sergeant. Public Information Manager Erika Thomas says a Lincoln man got that phone call on Monday. “The scammer claimed to be LPD Sgt. Jeremy Carr and called from a Lincoln phone number,” Thomas says.

A Wahoo police officer has been arrested after a Pawnee City woman says he beat and strangled her last Friday. Officers arrested 28-year-old Juan Ramirez Jr. in Lincoln on Monday and he has been charged with assault by strangulation and domestic violence. According to KLIN News partner 10/11, a deputy...