Category Archives: KLIN News
Safely Pitch Unwanted Chemicals During Two Collection Events This Month
Residents have a chance to get rid of unwanted, hazardous household chemicals during two no-cost "HazToGo" collection events in April. The events are as follows: Friday, April 24, 2 to 6 p.m., Hickman...
Apr 20, 2026
Gov. Pillen Activates National Guard as Wildfire Concerns Rise Across State
Nebraska Governor Jim Pillen has placed elements of the Nebraska National Guard on active-duty status as the state braces for potential wildfires. The move comes as high winds, low humidity, and dry c...
Apr 20, 2026 Photo Courtesy: Cottonwood Fire Nebraska - Facebook Page
Fire Pit Ember Sparks Fire at North Lincoln Trailer Park
Investigators say a home was fully engulfed in flames when LFR crews responded to the Havelock Trailer Court near 60th and Platte Avenue around 4:00 Saturday afternoon. Public Information Officer MJ L...
Apr 20, 2026
Same Suspect Linked to Pair of Lincoln Business Burglaries
Lincoln Police believe one man is responsible for two business burglaries early April 15. Officers first responded to Romantix near South 10th and High streets around 2:30 a.m. LPD spokesperson Erika ...
Apr 20, 2026 Photos: Capital City Sports Cards Facebook Page
March Gaming Tax Receipts Reported
March Statewide gaming tax receipts were up 6.4% from February, totaling just over 5.6 million dollars. Lincoln's WarHorse Casino gaming tax was up 11.2 percent to $1.7 million. Lincoln and Lancaster ...
Apr 20, 2026 Tom Stanton, KLIN News
Dangerous Fire Conditions Expected Saturday in Eastern Nebraska
The National Weather Service is urging people to be extra cautious with fire on Saturday. A Red Flag Warning has been issued from 12:00 to 8:00 p.m. for counties just north and west of Lincoln. Foreca...
Apr 17, 2026
Free Oral Cancer Screening Event Set for April 21 in Lincoln
A free screening event focused on early detection of oral, head and neck cancers will be held this Tuesday, April 21, in Lincoln. The event runs from 5:30 to 7 p.m. at GO Physical Therapy Balance Mobi...
Apr 17, 2026 Close-Up Shot of a Red Ribbon (Photo: Tara Winstead | pexels.com)
Open House Set for Two North Lincoln Projects
Lincoln residents will have a chance to learn more about two major infrastructure projects at an open house next week. The free event will be held April 23 from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. in the commons area a...
Apr 17, 2026
Nebraska Lawmakers Sustain Four of Pillen's Vetoes After Reversing Votes
On the final day of Nebraska's 2026 legislative session, some lawmakers reversed course on four previously approved pieces of legislation and voted to sustain vetoes issued the day prior by Gov. Jim P...
Apr 17, 2026 Gov. Pillen delivers his 2025 "sine die" address to the 109th Legislature. (Photo: Office of Governor Jim Pillen)
Nebraska Supreme Court Rules Against Union on Remote Work Dispute
The State of Nebraska was not required to negotiate with the state workers' union over sudden changes to remote work assignments, the Nebraska Supreme Court ruled Friday, finding the issue was already...
Apr 17, 2026 (Chase Porter, KLIN News)