Category Archives: KLIN News

Several SE Nebraska Counties Reporting 911 Outages
The Nebraska Public Service Commission says a fiber cut has resulted in several 911 outages Thursday afternoon in several counties in southeast Nebraska, including Cass and Otoe. The Cass County Sheri...
Tom Stanton 2h ago

Two Lincoln Street Closures Begin Monday, June 2
Lincoln Transportation and Utilities (LTU) today announced that portions of two streets will close beginning Monday, June 2. The closures are as follows: Eastbound "O" Street between 44th and 46th str...
Chase Porter 2h ago

Nebraska Legislature Passes Ban on Transgender Sports Participation
After just one hour of debate Wednesday night, Nebraska lawmakers passed a bill that restricts transgender participation in K-12 and college sports to a student's "sex" which is now defined in state l...
Chase Porter 3h ago Nebraska State Capitol (Chase Porter, KLIN News)

Lincoln City Pools Finally Open for Summer Season
Lincoln's nine city pools officially open today, Thursday, May 29, after several delays due to cold temperatures. The Parks and Recreation Department says pools will operate daily from 1 to 6 p.m., se...
Chase Porter 4h ago Seng Pool. (Tom Stanton, KLIN News)

South Haymarket Skatepark Reveals Final Design, Crushes Fundraising Goal
We were like the dregs of society on our skateboards... it's changed dramatically. Local skaters flooded the Lincoln Children's Zoo on Memorial Day to raise money for the city's forthcoming state-of-t...
Chase Porter 4h ago The final design for Lincoln's forthcoming South Haymarket Skatepark (view facing North) - design by Spohn Ranch.

Governor Pillen Running for Second Term
Nebraska Governor Jim Pillen launched his re-election campaign on Thursday morning, touting his record of delivering conservative wins for Nebraska and promising to continue fighting alongside Preside...
Tom Stanton 7h ago Governor Jim Pillen's Office

City Conducting Controlled Burn in Pioneers Park Thursday
Lincoln Parks and Recreation staff will be conducting a controlled burn of about 65 acres at the western end of the Pioneers Park Nature Center near the bison viewing area from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Thurs...
Tom Stanton 8h ago Controlled grass fire burn. (Courtesy: City of Lincoln)

Lincoln's 34th 'Jazz in June' Concert Series Kicks Off Tuesday, June 3
Lincoln's beloved summer concert series Jazz in June returns for its 34th season on Tuesday, June 3. The free event will bring four esteemed musicians to the Sheldon Sculpture Garden on the University...
Chase Porter 11h ago Jazz in June 2024. (Chase Porter, KLIN News)

Give To Lincoln Day Set For Thursday
Thursday marks the end of a month-long donation campaign for hundreds of local non-profits. Tracy Edgerton is President of the Lincoln Community Foundation and says 'Give To Lincoln Day' has raised mo...
Tom Stanton May 28, 2025 Downtown Lincoln. (Tom Stanton, KLIN News)

Capital Humane Society Launches "Soak up the Love" Adoption Special
Capital Humane Society is reducing adoption fees by 50% on all animals now through Sunday, June 1, as part of its "Soak up the Love" promotion. The Pieloch Pet Adoption Center is currently at full cap...
Chase Porter May 28, 2025 Capital Humane Society