Category Archives: KLIN News
Lincoln Animal Control Offering Tips to Keep Pets Safe During Extreme Heat
Lincoln's Animal Control Manager is urging dog owners to leave their pets at home during the extreme heat that will arrive this weekend. Triple digit temperatures combined with humidity will push the ...
Jun 19, 2025 Mohan Nannapaneni | pexels.com
LPS to Unveil Preliminary 2025-26 Budget, Seek Public Input
The Lincoln Board of Education will present the Preliminary Proposed 2025-26 Budget during a public work session on Tuesday, June 24, at 4:30 p.m. at the Steve Joel District Leadership Center. The pre...
Jun 19, 2025
Lancaster County Public Defender to Seek Reelection in 2026
Kristi Egger has announced her bid for reelection in 2026 to continue serving as the head of the Lancaster County Public Defender's Office. After advancing past Democrat incumbent Joe Nigro in the 202...
Jun 18, 2025 Kristi Egger, Lancaster County Public Defender
Health Department Urging Residents to Prepare For Extreme Heat
The first major heat wave in on the way this weekend. National Weather Service meteorologist Michaela Wood tells KLIN News an Extreme Heat Watch is in effect Friday through Sunday. "Were looking at hi...
Jun 18, 2025 leolintang / Depositphotos.com
Several Lincoln Street Closures Begin June 21-24 for Construction Projects
Lincoln Transportation and Utilities has announced a series of upcoming street closures beginning June 21 due to utility and infrastructure projects: June 21: Westbound "O" Street between 10th and 11t...
Jun 18, 2025
Lincoln Company to Build New State Prison
The Nebraska Department of Correctional Services has taken the next step in the process to build a new 1,512 bed prison to replace the Nebraska State Penitentiary. NDCS has signed an intent to award w...
Jun 18, 2025
Twelve LPD Recruits to Receive Badges At Spring Graduation
Twelve new LPD recruits are ready to join the force. Public Information Manager Erika Thomas says spring graduation ceremonies will be held at 5:00 Tuesday evening at Southeast Community College at 88...
Jun 18, 2025
Nebraska AG Hilgers Orders 82 Lincoln Stores to Halt Illegal THC Product Sales
Nebraska Attorney General Mike Hilgers has issued cease and desist letters to 82 Lincoln stores accused of selling mislabeled and potentially illegal THC-containing products. The action expands the AG...
Jun 18, 2025 Courtesy Photo: Attorney General Mike Hilgers
Lancaster County Sheriff Won't Seek Re-Election in 2026
The longest serving sheriff in Lancaster County history says he won't be seeking another term next year. Terry Wagner made his announcement Wednesday morning on the steps of the Hall of Justice. He al...
Jun 18, 2025
Lincoln Police Searching for Storage Unit, Vacation Money Burglars
Lincoln Crime Stoppers is seeking the public's help in identifying suspects in two separate burglary cases in north Lincoln, one at a storage facility and the other at a home. The first case occurred ...
Jun 18, 2025 Lincoln Crime Stoppers