Category Archives: KLIN News
LPD: Beware Scam Where Caller Poses As LES Employee
Another scam is making the rounds, this time with callers pretending to be from LES. Officer Erin Spilker says she and other city employees have received the calls lately. “They’re saying ...
Jun 17, 2020
LPD: Juvenile Observed Breaking Windows With Hard Hat During Riot Turns Himself In
A demonstrator captured on video breaking windows with a hard hat during May demonstrations has turned himself in. Lincoln Police Officer Erin Spilker says the suspect, a 15-year old juvenile, turned ...
Jun 17, 2020
LPD: Assistance Needed Identifying Demonstrator Suspected Of Arson
Another demonstrator is being sought by Lincoln Police for suspected arson during May demonstrations. Lincoln Police Officer Erin Spilker says a woman was captured on video lighting pieces of toilet p...
Jun 17, 2020
Wednesday Morning COVID-19 Update
The Lancaster County Health Department reports 34 new lab-confirmed cases of COVID-19 in Lincoln today. That brings the community total to 1,521 cases. Two more people are hospitalized from the virus ...
Jun 17, 2020
ICYMI: LPS Announces Plans To Have Students Return To Buildings For Fall Semester
In addition to Lincoln Public Schools announcing in person graduations, the district also posted a letter to families outlining how students return to buildings in the fall. Lincoln Public Schools fam...
Jun 17, 2020
In-Person Graduations Back On For Lincoln Public Schools Students
In-Person graduations are back on for Lincoln Public Schools. At Tuesday’s mayoral COVID-19 media briefing, LPS Superintendent Steve Joel announced graduations will take place over three days, J...
Jun 16, 2020
Nebraska Democrats Demand U.S Senate Candidate Withdraw Over Inappropriate Comments Toward Staffer
Officials with the Nebraska Democratic Party is asking that U.S. Senate candidate Chris Janicek withdraw from the senate race after reviewing “inappropriate comments” made toward a campaig...
Jun 16, 2020
LPD: Help Needed Identifying Demonstrator Observed Throwing "Lit Objects" During May Protests
Lincoln Police asking for the public's help identifying a demonstrator observed throwing lit objects at buildings during May protests. Officer Erin Spilker said the demonstrator was caught on video br...
Jun 16, 2020
Council Passes Hate Crime Legislation
A bipartisan effort from the Lincoln City Council pushes hate-crime legislation into law. “I appreciate everybody’s comments and thoughts. There are a lot of emotions,” Richard McGin...
Jun 16, 2020
Tuesday Morning COVID-19 Update
The Lancaster County Health Department reports that 15 lab-confirmed cases of COVID 19 have been reported in Lincoln bringing the community total to 1,487. The overall positivity rate is 7-percent in ...
Jun 16, 2020