Category Archives: KLIN News
City to Celebrate Earth Day on Saturday
Earth Day was observed by more than 190 countries on Wednesday, but the City of Lincoln's official celebration will be held Saturday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the University of Nebraska Innovation Cam...
Apr 22, 2026 Photo: Lincoln Parks and Recreation
Lincoln Animal Control Urges Precautions as Spring Brings More Pets, Wildlife Activity
As warmer weather brings more people and animals outdoors, Lincoln Animal Control is reminding residents to take precautions to keep both pets and wildlife safe. Manager Denise Bollwitt says the depar...
Apr 22, 2026 Photo: Lincoln Animal Control
Mayor Uses Earth Day to Highlight Climate Action Plan Progress
Mayor Leirion Gaylor Baird and community representatives gathered Wednesday morning at Woods Park to celebrate Earth Day, reporting that the City has made progress on, or completed, 76 percent of the ...
Apr 22, 2026
Volunteers Sought for 'Trail Clean Up Day' in Lincoln on April 25
Lincoln residents are invited to show the city's trail system some love this weekend. The Parks and Recreation Department will host a citywide Trail Clean Up Day on Saturday, April 25, encouraging vol...
Apr 22, 2026 MoPac Trail - West (Great Plains Trails Network)
Omaha High School Teacher Arrested in Child Exploitation Investigation
The Nebraska State Patrol has arrested an Omaha teacher as part of an ongoing child exploitation investigation. NSP Public Relations Director Cody Thomas says around 6:15 Wednesday morning investigato...
Apr 22, 2026
LSO Assists in Arrest of Beatrice Murder Suspect
A man wanted for murder in Beatrice is behind bars thanks to assistance from the Lancaster County Sheriff's Office. Public Information Officer Kelsey Cruz says they received information that Justis Ba...
Apr 22, 2026 Justis Barnhouse mugshot (Courtesy: Lancaster County Corrections)
Lincoln Police Searching for Hit-&-Run Driver, Child Choking Man
Lincoln Crime Stoppers is asking for the public's help identifying suspects in two separate cases: one involving a hit-&-run accident; the other involving the assault of a child. The first case oc...
Apr 22, 2026 Lincoln Crime Stoppers
Grand Opening For New Clyde Malone Center Set for May 6
A long-time dream is about to become reality for one Lincoln nonprofit. Clyde Malone Center CEO John Goodwin tells KLIN News they're preparing to open the doors to a brand-new $23 million facility. A ...
Apr 21, 2026
State Grants for Chief Standing Bear Film Suspended After Auditor Investigation
A letter from Nebraska State Auditor Mike Foley has prompted the suspension of further payments of public funds to a film project about Ponca Chief Standing Bear. In a 45-page letter to the Nebraska D...
Apr 21, 2026 Statue of Ponca Chief Standing Bear, located on Centennial Mall between Q and R Streets in Lincoln, Nebraska. (Photo: City of Lincoln)
Lincoln Man Sentenced For Attempted Production of Child Pornography.
A 39-year-old Lincoln man is headed to prison after being sentenced for attempted production of child pornography. United States District Court Judge Susan Bazis sentenced Bryon Greco to 35 years behi...
Apr 21, 2026