Category Archives: KLIN News
Governor Pillen Signs Biennium Budget Legislation
Governor Jim Pillen signed the 2025-2027 State Biennium Budget and issued line item vetos late Wednesday. In a late night news release Pillen said he was disappointed that LB170 failed to pass, which ...
May 22, 2025 Courtesy: Office of the Governor
Gov. Pillen Signs Slate of Bills Introduced on His Behalf into Law
Nebraska Gov. Jim Pillen signed several bills Wednesday introduced on his behalf, aimed at protecting the state's agriculture industry, children's online safety, and the reliability of Nebraska's elec...
May 21, 2025 Office of Governor Jim Pillen
Torch Run to Benefit Nebraska Special Olympics to Downtown Lincoln
The 40th annual Nebraska Special Olympics Torch Run came to an end Wednesday afternoon when runners brought the 'Flame of Hope' to the steps of the Hall of Justice building in downtown Lincoln. The Li...
May 21, 2025
Gov. Pillen Vetoes Bill Addressing North Omaha Bed Bug Infestations
Governor Jim Pillen has issued his second veto of the 2025 legislative session, swatting down a bill which aimed to help Omaha Housing Authority (OHA) residents address long-standing bedbug infestatio...
May 21, 2025 Governor Jim Pillen's Office
Medical Marijuana Regulations Killed by Filibuster in Nebraska Legislature
A bill to establish the regulatory framework for the sale of medical cannabis died Tuesday to a filibuster in the Nebraska Legislature. In November, 71% of voters elected to legalize marijuana with a ...
May 21, 2025 NMM signature collection desk. (Courtesy: Nebraskans for Medical Marijuana)
NSP Urging Safety for Busy Memorial Day Weekend
Now that the summer travel season is getting underway the Nebraska State Patrol is reminds all motorists to drive safely and share the road responsibly. "Students are getting out for summer and road t...
May 21, 2025
Statewide Gaming Tax Receipts Up in April, Data Shows
Statewide April gaming tax receipts were up 7.2% from March, according to the latest Nebraska Racing and Gaming Commission data. Total receipts were over 4.2 million dollars. Lincoln's WarHorse casino...
May 21, 2025 Slots at the WarHorse Casino in Lincoln. (Tom Stanton, KLIN News)
Two Lincoln Boys Accused of Setting Three Fires
Lincoln Police say a 9-year-old boy and a 12-year-old boy are linked to three separate arson cases. LPD Public Information Manager Erika Thomas says the fire starting spree began on March 27 just afte...
May 21, 2025
Lincoln Police Searching for Children's Bike Bandit, Wallet Swiper
Lincoln Crime Stoppers is seeking the public's help in identifying suspects in two separate cases. A stolen kid's bike from a public library, and the other involves a stolen wallet from a local grocer...
May 21, 2025 Lincoln Crime Stoppers
Lincoln Chamber of Commerce Calls on LES to 'Mitigate' Rate Increases
The Lincoln Chamber of Commerce is petitioning Lincoln Electric Systems (LES) to publicly outline a plan to control future rate increases, on the heels of a mid-year budget adjustment. Chamber Preside...
May 20, 2025 Chase Porter, KLIN News