Category Archives: KLIN News
YMCA Hosting 4th Annual Winter Coat Drive Oct. 1-21
Before the bitter winter cold befalls Lincoln, local YMCA's are hosting their 4th annual winter coat drive for the People's City Mission. From October 1-21, donation drop-off barrels will be stationed...
Sep 30, 2024 Lincoln YMCA staff help guests of the People’s City Mission shop for coats during last year’s distribution. (Courtesy: YMCA of Lincoln)
Dry Conditions Create High Fire Danger in Nebraska
The fire danger level has been elevated across Nebraska due to dry and windy conditions. LFR Public Information Officer MJ Lierman says any fires that develop will likely spread quickly and encourages...
Sep 30, 2024
Nebraska Red Cross Volunteers Assisting with Hurricane Helene Relief
Five volunteers from Nebraska are assisting residents impacted by last week's hurricane that wreaked havoc throughout southeast portions of the country. The Red Cross has deployed more than 45 emergen...
Sep 30, 2024
Man Arrested For DUI Following Crash, Foot Chase
A 19-year-old man was arrested after crashing his car near 25th and J Street shortly before 11:00 Sunday morning. "The investigation revealed that a Ford F-150 had been traveling southbound on 25th St...
Sep 30, 2024
Homicide Fugitive Arrested by LPD Sunday Evening
A man wanted for murder in Colorado was arrested in Lincoln Sunday night. LPD Lt. Jason Goodwin tells KLIN News officers were sent to 17th and Washington around 8:15 for a private property accident th...
Sep 30, 2024
Portion of 'O Street' Closed For Water Main Repair
Lincoln Transportation and Utilities says a portion of "O" Street between 13th and 14th streets is closed to traffic for water main repairs. Water crews restored water service to property Saturday. mo...
Sep 28, 2024
FBI Launches "Take A Beat" Fraud Prevention Campaign
The FBI has launched the "Take A Beat" Campaign to raise awareness of the frauds and scams that impact people's lives and the need for the public to report them to law enforcement. Throughout the camp...
Sep 27, 2024
Pretzels, Beer, & Polka: Oktoberfest to Shut Down Haymarket on Saturday
Downtown Lincoln's Haymarket district will be teeming with Bavarian culture this weekend for the 2nd annual Nebraska Oktoberfest hosted by the local brewery Bierhaus Maisschler. The celebration will o...
Sep 27, 2024 Nebraska Oktoberfest 2023. (Courtesy: Bierhaus Maisschäler)
Lincoln Man Loses $500 in Extortion Scam
Lincoln Police are investigating after a man was scammed out of $500 in a recent extortion scam. "The 24-year-old victim reported he had been using a social media app when an unknown number sent him a...
Sep 27, 2024
Man Arrested for Indecent Exposure at Lincoln Park
A disturbing situation for a Lincoln mom and her children Thursday afternoon at Pentzer Park near 27th and Fair Street. The 37-year-old woman reported they were at the park around 3:30 and noticed a m...
Sep 27, 2024