Category Archives: KLIN News
Nebraska Lawmakers Expedite Hearing on Expulsion of Senator
Nebraska lawmakers voted Thursday to fast-track proceedings for a public hearing on the possible expulsion of Sen. Dan McKeon, who is accused of touching a staffer inappropriately at a post-session pa...
Jan 08, 2026 State Sen. Dan McKeon of Amherst. (Photo Courtesy: Nebraska Unicameral Information Office)
Flu Season Ramping Up Across Nebraska
New data from CHI Health shows Influenza A is the dominant respiratory virus circulating right in the state in the new year and activity is still increasing. Based on thousands of tests across CHI Hea...
Jan 08, 2026
Lincoln Man Sentenced in Death of Ceresco Police Officer
A Lincoln man is headed to prison after being found guilty of hitting and killing Ceresco Police Officer Ross Bartlett in April of 2024. A Lancaster County District Court judge has sentenced 51-year-o...
Jan 08, 2026
Lincoln Adds Automated Phone Service Amid Growing Paratransit Ridership
Lincoln residents who use the city's paratransit service can say goodbye to phone wait times and hello to a new automated voice menu later this month. Lincoln Transportation and Utilities (LTU) has an...
Jan 08, 2026 Photo: Lincoln Transportation and Utilities
Lancaster County Health Officials on Alert For Measles
There hasn't been a case of measles reported in Lancaster County since 1990, but local health officials say they are concerned following four confirmed cases in Platte County. " Given what we are seei...
Jan 08, 2026
LFR Crews Respond To Northeast Lincoln House Fire
Lincoln Fire and Rescue crews battled a fire inside a home near 73rd and Fairfax in northeast Lincoln around 10:30 Thursday morning. "Crews got here quickly and found a small fire in the bedroom," say...
Jan 08, 2026
Nebraska Lawmakers Receive Report Detailing Senator Groping Scandal
Nebraska lawmakers received a report Wednesday outlining an investigation into the conduct of State Senator Dan McKeon, who is accused of making lewd comments and inappropriately touching a legislativ...
Jan 07, 2026 State Sen. Dan McKeon of Amherst. (Photo Courtesy: Nebraska Unicameral Information Office)
Pillen Criticizes Senator For Removing Historical Displays From Capitol Walls
Governor Jim Pillen took to social media on Wednesday to criticize Omaha State Senator Machaela Cavanaugh for taking down portions of a temporary historical exhibit inside the Nebraska State Capitol. ...
Jan 07, 2026 Photo: Governor Jim Pillen
Lincoln Musician Killed in Apartment Fire
A 62-year-old man who was an original member of a local group called the Mezcal Brothers died in a Tuesday morning apartment fire. Mark Simpkins was a guitar player for the group, which was inducted i...
Jan 07, 2026
Person Riding E-Bike Falls Into North Lincoln Construction Hole
Lincoln Fire and Rescue crews responded to an unusual call at 33rd and Superior around 4:00 Wednesday morning. "For someone who fell into a construction hole on an electric bike," says Public Informat...
Jan 07, 2026