Category Archives: KLIN News
Motorcyclist Killed In Crash On Highway 6 Near Waverly
A Lincoln woman was killed after her motorcycle was struck by a pickup Friday afternoon on Highway 6 at the I-80 eastbound exit ramp. Lancaster County Sheriff's Office says the investigation indicates...
May 17, 2024
Lied Center Hosting 'The Voice' Finale Watch Party Monday for Bryan Olesen
Lincoln's hometown hero Bryan Olesen will be competing Monday night in the Season 25 finale of NBC's "The Voice," and the Lied Center for Performing Arts will be hosting a watch/vote party to cheer hi...
May 17, 2024 Third place finalist on NBC's "The Voice" Bryan Olesen of Lincoln stops into the KLIN Studio. (Chase Porter, KLIN News)
Man Arrested After 'Fishy Situation' At Highlands DMV Office
There was quite a scene inside the new Highlands DMV Office at 4700 Cattle Drive Friday afternoon. Lt. Brian Golden says it started when 33-year-old Jason Schrader walked around 2:00. "He made some co...
May 17, 2024
Lights Go Green in Lincoln for Mental Health Awareness Month
Homes and businesses in Lincoln will shine green in the month of May, spotlighting Mental Health Awareness Month. The Mental Health Association of Nebraska (MHA), Lancaster County Prevention Coalition...
May 17, 2024 Lincoln home illuminated in green for #GreenLightProjectNE. (The Mental Health Association of Nebraska)
Nebraska's Unemployment Rate Remains At 2.5 Percent
The Nebraska Department of Labor announced Friday that the state's unemployment rate for April remains steady at 2.5 percent. The rate has not changed since last October and is up 0.5 percentage point...
May 17, 2024
Large Hail, Thunderstorms, and Tornados Possible Sunday in Lancaster County
Severe weather potential returns this weekend for Lincoln-Lancaster County. National Weather Service Meteorologist Brennen Darrah tells KLIN News says a weaker cold front is going to push moisture in ...
May 17, 2024 Chase Porter, KLIN News
Motorcyclist Goes From Hospital Bed To Jail Cell
A motorcyclist is facing a long list of charges following a crash on May 6th at 70th and Douglas Street in northeast Lincoln . LPD Public Information Officer Erika Thomas says 40-year-old Jeremy Wilco...
May 17, 2024
Arrest Made in Tuesday Hit & Run Death at 37th & Cornhusker Highway
An arrest has been made in the Tuesday night hit & run death of 22-year-old Alejandro Murillo near 37th and Cornhusker. "22-year-old Cindy Martinez of Lincoln turned herself into the Lancaster Cou...
May 17, 2024
Nebraska Medical Marijuana Petition Drive 'Halfway There'
Outpacing numerous past efforts, Nebraska advocates for medical marijuana legalization have reached a notable turning-point in their signature gathering effort to place the issue in voters hands on th...
May 17, 2024 (Courtesy: Nebraskans for Medical Marijuana)
Former Private School Tax Credit Referendum Cut From November Ballot
Last years successful referendum petition seeking to repeal new tax credits for private school scholarship donations, will not be on the November general election ballot, announced by Nebraska Secreta...
May 16, 2024 Nebraska State Capitol (Chase Porter, KLIN News)