Category Archives: KLIN News
Henry Doorly Zoo Unveils New Animal Hospital
Tuesday marked an important moment for the animals in the care of staff at Omaha's Henry Doorly Zoo and Aquarium as the Bill and Berniece Grewcock Animal Hospital officially opened. "With the health a...
Jan 13, 2026
Lincoln City Council Increases Parking Fines
For the first time in nearly 25 years parking ticket fines are going up in the City of Lincoln. The City Council voted 6-1 Monday to boost fines from $10 to $15. Councilwoman Sandra Washington voted t...
Jan 13, 2026 (Courtesy: The City of Lincoln)
New Runway Project Underway at Lincoln Airport
A new runway project is underway at Lincoln Airport. Chad Lay is Director of Planning and Development and tells KLIN News it's a project that was a long time in the making. "There was a lot of funding...
Jan 13, 2026
Congressman Flood Honors Former Senator Ben Sasse on House Floor
Nebraska U.S. Congressman Mike Flood took to the House floor Tuesday to honor former U.S. Senator Ben Sasse following the recent news that he is battling cancer. "Ben is a Nebraskan, a native, a Fremo...
Jan 13, 2026
City Taking Advantage of Mild Winter to Fill Potholes
Lincoln streets should be less bumpy due to the lack of snow and ice this winter. Erika Hill with Lincoln Transportation and Utilities tells KLIN News crews have been able to turn their attention away...
Jan 13, 2026
Nebraska State Senator Resigns Prior to Expulsion Vote
Embattled Nebraska State Senator Dan McKeon of Amherst tearfully resigned his District 41 seat on the floor of the legislature Tuesday morning as fellow lawmakers were prepared to take up a resolution...
Jan 13, 2026 State Sen. Dan McKeon of Amherst. (Photo Courtesy: Nebraska Unicameral Information Office)
Nebraska Wrestler Wanted in Texas Appears in Court
A University of Nebraska wrestler arrested as a fugitive from justice in Texas appeared in a Lancaster County Courtroom on Monday. Court documents show AJ Ferrari was wanted in Collin County, Texas fo...
Jan 13, 2026 AJ Ferrari, LSO Mugshot
Nebraska Hospitals Facing Growing Financial Challenges in 2026
Nebraska's hospitals are facing challenging headwinds and uncertain futures with costs increasing, residents losing coverage through Medicaid and commercial insurance policy changes, and continuous ad...
Jan 12, 2026
Nebraska Lawmakers Advance Expulsion Motion for Sen. Dan McKeon
The Executive Board of the Nebraska Legislature advanced a resolution Monday seeking to expel state Senator Dan McKeon over an alleged groping incident stemming from a post-session party in 2025. Acco...
Jan 12, 2026 State Sen. Dan McKeon of Amherst. (Photo Courtesy: Nebraska Unicameral Information Office)
No One Injured After Shots Fired in Near South Neighborhood
Just before 8:00 Sunday night several residents called Lincoln Police to report gunshots being fired in the areas of 22nd and 'D' and 24th and 'C' Streets. "One witness told officers he saw the driver...
Jan 12, 2026