Category Archives: KLIN News
Foundation for Lincoln Public Schools Announces New President
The Foundation for Lincoln Public Schools announced on Monday that Natalia Wiita has been appointment as its new President. Wiita will begin her role on February 17th. "We are thrilled to welcome Nata...
Feb 03, 2025
Convicted Felon Found With Loaded Gun During Traffic Stop
The Lancaster County Sheriff's Department says a man who's prohibited from carrying a weapon had a loaded handgun with him during a traffic stop Saturday night. Chief Deputy Ben Houchin says around 11...
Feb 03, 2025
Leader of Nebraska Democratic Party Elected to Higher DNC Position
A promotion for the leader of the Nebraska Democratic Party. On Sunday, State Party Chair Jane Kleeb was elected by national party officials to serve as the next president of the Association of State ...
Feb 03, 2025 Nebraska Democratic Party Chair Jane Kleeb addresses state chairs and vice chairs at the Democratic National Committee meeting on Sunday. (Courtesy of Precious McKesson)
Bullets Fly in Lincoln Neighborhoods Over the Weekend
Lincoln Police responded to four separate cases of shots fired this weekend, leaving behind thousands of dollars in damage. LPD Public Information Officer Erika Thomas says the first incident happened...
Feb 03, 2025
Lincoln Teen Accused of Stealing Father's Gun, Threatening LPS Students.
Lincoln Police say two teenagers were taken into custody after a stolen gun was used by one of them to threaten LPS Students. Public Information Officer Erika Thomas says it all began around 9:30 p.m....
Feb 03, 2025
Small Plane Crashes at Wahoo Airport
The Saunders County Sheriff's Department responded to the Wahoo airport just before 3:00 Sunday afternoon after the 9-1-1 Center was notified by the Omaha Airport Authority of a possible plane crash. ...
Feb 03, 2025
Nebraska Lawmaker Seeks to Blunt New Law Requiring Paid Sick Leave
A bill introduced in the Nebraska Legislature would make significant changes to the state's new law requiring paid sick leave for workers, which received an overwhelming 74.56% approval from voters on...
Jan 31, 2025 Nebraska State Capitol (Chase Porter, KLIN News)
Traffic Stop Leads to Seizure of $840,000 in Prescription Drugs
The Lancaster County Sheriff's Office Criminal Interdiction Unit stopped a car for following too closely Wednesday morning on I-80 north of Lincoln. Captain John Vik says during a search of the vehicl...
Jan 31, 2025
Nebraska Residents Can Get Back Unclaimed Cash from the State
Nebraskans may have cash or other valuables sitting, collecting dust in the Nebraska Treasurer's Office. In observance of National Unclaimed Property Day on Feb. 1, State Treasurer Tom Briese is encou...
Jan 31, 2025
Zoo Asking Residents to Help Name New Penguin Chick
The Lincoln Children's Zoo wants Lincoln residents to help come up with a name for the new female Humboldt penguin chick. The chick was hatched at Lincoln Children's Zoo on December 15 and is the offs...
Jan 31, 2025