Category Archives: KLIN News
Lancaster County Deputies Launch Distracted Driving Crackdown
The Lancaster County Sheriff's Office is participating this weekend in the national 'Put the Phone Away or Pay' distracted driving crack down. LSO says it will increase the number of deputies working ...
Apr 09, 2026
LPD Investigating String of Drug Overdose Deaths
Lincoln Police say six people are believed to have died from drug overdoses since March, including two on Wednesday. "Our thoughts go out to the loved ones impacted by these tragedies," says LPD Publi...
Apr 09, 2026 Naloxone (Photo: Kenny Larabee, Broadcast House Media - Lincoln)
Authorities Identify Victim, Suspect in Polk County Homicide Investigation
The Nebraska State Patrol has identified the victim and suspect in a Polk County homicide investigation that authorities say involved a shooting, kidnapping and attempted suicide early Tuesday morning...
Apr 08, 2026
'Poison Pill' Kills Bill to Protect Nebraska Doctors Recommending Medical Cannabis
A measure seeking to protect health care providers who recommend medical cannabis from legal penalties was passed over Tuesday in the Nebraska Legislature after a so-called "poison pill" amendment was...
Apr 08, 2026 Senator John Cavanaugh of Omaha - District 9 (Photo: Nebraska Unicameral Information Office)
Miss Lincoln Among First Passengers on Breeze Flight to Las Vegas
The inaugural Breeze Airways flight to Las Vegas took off from the Lincoln Airport Wednesday afternoon. The new service adds two destinations to Breeze's existing Orlando route, which began in Decembe...
Apr 08, 2026 Miss Lincoln Hannah Johnson (right) was among the dozens who climbed aboard the first flight from LNK to Las Vegas on Breeze Airways. (Photo: Tom Stanton, KLIN News)
Girl Assaulted at Lincoln Middle School Suffers Serious Injuries
A 14-year-old boy is accused of punching a 14-year-old female classmate several times in a hallway at Lefler Middle School on Tuesday afternoon during dismissal. LPD Public Information Manager Erika T...
Apr 08, 2026
Crypto Cases in Lincoln Down 60 Percent in 2026
Lincoln Police say cryptocurrency scams are trending downward in 2026, but officers warn the threat isn't gone. LPD Public Information Manager Erika Thomas says cases tied to crypto fraud have dropped...
Apr 08, 2026
Lincoln Woman's Death Under Investigation
Lincoln Police say the death of a 30-year-old woman is being investigated by an out-of-state law enforcement agency. LPD Public Information Manager Erika Thomas says LFR responded to a medical emergen...
Apr 08, 2026
LFR Crews Battle Fire Inside Recycling Center
Just before 7:00 Wednesday morning LFR Crews were called to a recycling center southwest of Downtown. Public Information Officer MJ Lierman says employees of Recycle LNK near South 4th and "J" Street ...
Apr 08, 2026
Journey Postpones Thursday Night Concert in Lincoln
Journey fans will have to wait to hear "Don't Stop Believin," "Faithfully," and all of their other big hits Thursday night in Lincoln. Due to illness within the Journey band camp, the performance at P...
Apr 08, 2026 Photo: Brian Ach