Category Archives: KLIN News

Two Lincoln Homes Damaged by Sunday Morning Fire
A Lincoln family was forced from their home near 40th and Old Cheney after fire broke out just before 2:00 Sunday morning. LFR Public Information Officer MJ Lierman says the residents awoke to the sme...
Tom Stanton Mar 22, 2026

LFR REMINDER: Red Flag Warning Means DO NOT BURN ANYTHING - ANYWHERE
Lincoln Fire and Rescure Public Information Officer MJ Lierman has requested media help get the word out today that: A RED FLAG WARNING IS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 AM SUNDAY This means in Lincoln DO NOT TRY ...
Mark Vail Mar 21, 2026

Smoke Advisory Issued for Lancaster County
State officials have issued an air quality advisory for much of southeast Nebraska due to smoke associated with prescribed burning in the Flint Hills region. The advisory will take effect at 8:00 p.m....
Chase Porter Mar 20, 2026

Nebraska State Patrol Arrests 13 in St. Patrick's Day DUI Crackdown
Troopers with the Nebraska State Patrol arrested 13 impaired drivers as part of an enforcement effort around St. Patrick's Day. Troopers participated in the national DUI crackdown from March 13 throug...
Chase Porter Mar 20, 2026

Nebraska Wildfires Nearing Full Containment, Over 770,000 Acres Burned
Fire crews have nearly contained two major wildfires in western Nebraska, one deemed the largest in state history. But officials warn dangerous conditions this weekend could increase fire activity. Th...
Chase Porter Mar 20, 2026 Photo: Rocky Mountain Complex Incident Management Team 1

Lincoln Police Caution Families About "Senior Assassin" Challenge
Lincoln Police are warning residents about a dangerous trend spreading among local high school students, often referred to as the "Senior Assassin" challenge. The game, typically organized by graduati...
Tom Stanton Mar 20, 2026

LPD Officers Help Put Out North Lincoln Porch Fire
Lincoln Fire and Rescue crews were sent to a home at 30th and Fair around 10:45 Friday morning on reports of flames coming from the outside of the enclosed front porch. She tells KLIN News crews were ...
Tom Stanton Mar 20, 2026

Red Flag Warning 11 AM Saturday Until 4 AM Sunday
The National Weather Service in Omaha/Valley has issued a Red Flag Warning for wind and low relative humidity, which is in effect from 11 AM Saturday to 4 AM CDT Sunday. The Fire Weather Watch is no l...
Mark Vail Mar 20, 2026 NWS

Lincoln Firefighting Crew Returns After Four-Days Battling Nebraska Wildfires
An 11-member Lincoln Fire and Rescue crew is back home after deploying this week to help battle the largest wildfire in Nebraska history. Mayor Leirion Gaylor Baird and LFR Chief Dave Engler gave the ...
Chase Porter Mar 19, 2026 Photo: Lincoln Fire & Rescue

Nebraska Finalizes Statewide Ballot for May 12 Primary Election
Nebraska Secretary of State Bob Evnen certified the statewide ballot Thursday for the May 12, 2026, primary election. In adherence with state law, the Secretary of State must certify candidates, offic...
Chase Porter Mar 19, 2026 Lincoln Police Department
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