A new study shows Nebraska has the lowest opioid overdose deaths in the country
LINCOLN, Neb. (KOLN) - New research by KFF, a health policy organization, shows Nebraska has the lowest opioid overdose death rate in the country—just 8.58 deaths per 100,000 people. That’s well below the national average of more than 31. In 2023, the CDC reported that Nebraska recorded 172...
NE Medical Cannabis Commission faces public outcry over access rules
LINCOLN, Neb. — A passionate and emotional crowd gathered Monday at the Nebraska State Office Building for a meeting of Nebraska’s Medical Cannabis Commission. Advocates, patients and parents urged commissioners to establish fair and accessible rules for medical marijuana, rather than mere regulations on paper. "Have...
Rare Bugatti makes pit stop at Kindler Hotel
LINCOLN, Neb. (KOLN) - A piece of automotive history came rolling through Lincoln on Monday on its way to California. A 1936 Bugatti Type 57 Atalante Roll-Top, one of only three still around. The absolute gem and its owner, Fritz Burkhard, are on their way to the Pebble Beach Concurs Car Show happening on Aug. 17....
Arrest made in North Omaha shooting that left 7 people injured
University of Nebraska-Lincoln aims to cut $27.5 million from budget by end of 2025. University of Nebraska-Lincoln Chancellor Rodney D. Bennett posted on Monday a plan to cut $27.5 million from the budget by the end of 2025. Updated: 3 hours ago. Lancaster Co. Deputy not cited after weekend crash.
Lincoln native wows Lollapalooza crowds with guitar
LINCOLN, Neb. (KOLN) - Lincoln Native Emma Harner plays guitar for her band, but her journey to pick one up and learn how to play happened more recently than you’d think. That quick and remarkable journey lead up to this weekend’s performance at Lollapalooza, where over 400,000 people are estimated to have attended...
Woman dies after two-vehicle crash in Beatrice
University of Nebraska-Lincoln aims to cut $27.5 million from budget by end of 2025. University of Nebraska-Lincoln Chancellor Rodney D. Bennett posted on Monday a plan to cut $27.5 million from the budget by the end of 2025. Updated: 2 hours ago. Lancaster Co. Deputy not cited after weekend crash.
Retired teachers help stock classes for upcoming school year
LINCOLN, Neb. (KOLN) - New teachers in Lincoln are getting a little extra help before the school year even begins. For first-time preschool teacher Nicole Halsey, building a classroom for the first time can be overwhelming and expensive. “It means a lot because I didn’t have anything to start out...
Police identify Grand Island stabbing victim
University of Nebraska-Lincoln aims to cut $27.5 million from budget by end of 2025. University of Nebraska-Lincoln Chancellor Rodney D. Bennett posted on Monday a plan to cut $27.5 million from the budget by the end of 2025. Updated: 2 hours ago. Lancaster Co. Deputy not cited after weekend crash.
UNL seeks to slash $27.5 million from budget
LINCOLN, Neb. (KLKN) — The University of Nebraska-Lincoln says it will cut $27.5 million from its budget by the end of the year. In a letter on Monday, Chancellor Rodney Bennett said UNL’s revenue has not kept up with its expenses. Bennett blamed “downward trends” in state funding...
Nebraska Rep. Flood hosts town hall in Lincoln, met with barrage of ‘boos’
LINCOLN, Neb. (WOWT) - Nebraska Congressman Mike Flood hosted his third Nebraska town hall of the year Monday — and his first in the capital city. Flood faced a packed auditorium as constituents raised questions and concerns on a wide range of hot-button issues, including immigration, health care, clean energy, and...
