Category Archives: KLIN News
UPDATED: First Lincoln Resident Dies From COVID-19, Total Cases Rise To 39
The first Lincoln resident has died from COVID-19. “I offer our deepest sympathy to the family and friends who have lost loved ones to this disease,” Leirion Gaylor Baird, Lincoln’s ...
Apr 08, 2020
Man Apparently, Under The Influence, Takes Control of Vehicle, Attempts To Start Without Keys
A man is arrested after he taking control of a woman’s vehicle while apparently under the influence. The Lincoln Police Department reports officers were sent to the Casey’s General Store i...
Apr 08, 2020
First COVID-19 Death in Lincoln - Positive Cases Now 37
Lincoln-Lancaster County Health Department (LLCHD) announced today that one resident has died from COVID-19 in Lincoln. LLCHD will have more information this afternoon. Three new lab-confirmed cases w...
Apr 08, 2020
University of Nebraska Campuses Shuttered, Furthering Restrictions On Previous Closures
University of Nebraska President Ted Carter, UNL Chancellor Ronnie Green and the chancellors of UNO, UNMC and UNK have issued a joint message restricting access to the University of Nebraska facilitie...
Apr 08, 2020
SURVEY: Child Care Providers Severely Ill-Informed, Under Immense Stress Amid COVID-19
An alarming survey of Nebraska’s early childcare provider shows they were little prepared and under-informed as the COVID-19 pandemic started. The survey conducted by the Buffet Early Childhood ...
Apr 08, 2020
Lincoln Police Suspending Non-Essential Fingerprint Services
The Lincoln Police Department is suspending all non-essential fingerprint services beginning Wednesday. The department reports that the new rules were put in place to prevent the spread of the novelty...
Apr 08, 2020
More Restrictions Added To Lincoln's Parks
The Lincoln Parks and Recreation Department reminds the public that restrooms are closed in all Lincoln parks and along trails to prevent the spread of COVID-19. That includes the Prairie Building res...
Apr 08, 2020
Four COVID-19 Deaths Reported in State Bringing Total to 12
Four deaths related to coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) were reported to the Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) bringing the state total to 12. Two were Douglas County resident...
Apr 08, 2020
Lincoln Adds More COVID-19 Cases And A Significant Jump in Larceny
Larceny from autos increased 99 percent in Lincoln since the pandemic started. The data reflects a significant jump compared to a five year trend. “I want to empower everyone withing the communi...
Apr 07, 2020
Lincoln Funeral Services Upended By COVID-19
The coronavirus is upending just about all aspects of life as we know it, even funerals. Wyuka Cemetery and Funeral Home Director, Michael Williams told KLIN News his business is still conducting fune...
Apr 07, 2020