Category Archives: KLIN News
Wind Turbines In Northeast Lincoln Removed
Lincoln Electric System's two wind turbines in northeast Lincoln were removed Tuesday morning after nearly 25 years of operation. LES says a controlled explosion brought the first turbine down around ...
Jul 02, 2024 One of Nebraska's oldest wind turbines, set for demolition in early July 2024. (Tom Stanton, KLIN News)
Heart Postpones Royal Flush Tour Due To Health Concerns
Rock-and-roll legend HEART has announced they are postponing all remaining shows on their headlining Royal Flush Tour due to lead singer Ann Wilson's recent health concerns. Heart was scheduled to app...
Jul 02, 2024
Over a Dozen Lancaster County Roads Flooded by Overnight Storm
Heavy rainfall in Lancaster County on Monday night caused numerous intersections and county roads around Lincoln to become completely flooded. "We're in a very precarious situation right now," Lancast...
Jul 02, 2024 The flooded intersection of N. 112nd Street and US Highway 6, northeast of Lincoln.
(Tom Stanton, KLIN News)
Search Underway For Patient Who Escaped From Lincoln Regional Center
The Nebraska State Patrol is asking for the public's help in locating a patient who was reported missing from the Lincoln Regional Center Tuesday morning. The center is a Nebraska Department of Health...
Jul 02, 2024
Lincoln Cleaning Up After Severe Storms
Severe thunderstorms rolled through Lincoln late Monday night and left behind a lot of damage. There were downed tree limbs and power lines and several businesses had flooding issues. The gas pump can...
Jul 02, 2024 Stranded vehicles being towed at the railroad underpass near 48th Street and Cornhusker Highway, after severe storms rolled through on July 1. (Tom Stanton, KLIN News)
Severe Storm Topples Gas Station Canopy In Northeast Lincoln
Jason Laessig owns the Phillips 66 at 48th and Garland and says he's never seen the kind of storm damage he witnessed this morning. "I've been in the business quite awhile and I have never seen a full...
Jul 02, 2024
Storms Roll-Through Lincoln Overnight - More Tuesday Afternoon
Heavy thunderstorms moved through the area overnight with a tornado warning for portions of Lincoln and Lancaster County around midnight. The pump awning at the Phillips 66 convenience store at 48th &...
Jul 02, 2024
Nebraskans for Medical Marijuana Make Final Petition Signature Push
Advocates for medical cannabis access in Nebraska are making their "final plea," as their petition campaign reports needing 12,000 more signatures before the July 3 turn-in deadline. With less than tw...
Jul 01, 2024 NMM volunteer during a signing event in Lincoln. (Courtesy: Nebraskans for Medical Marijuana)
Air Quality Advisory Issued for Anticipated Firework Smoke
The Lincoln-Lancaster County Health Department (LLCHD) has issued an anticipatory health advisory for high levels of smoke from fireworks. The LLCHD Air Quality Program typically observes periodic hig...
Jul 01, 2024
Lincoln Braces for Several Rounds of Storms this Week
Regrettably, Lincoln is singing "Stormy Weather" during the week of July 4th. After scattered showers soaked the city Monday morning, KLIN News caught up with National Weather Service Meteorologist Br...
Jul 01, 2024 Chase Porter, KLIN News