Category Archives: KLIN News
$1 Million Worth of Marijuana Found During Lincoln Traffic Stop
Two men are behind bars after Lancaster County Sheriff's deputies made a big drug bust near Lincoln on Wednesday morning. Chief Deputy Ben Houchin says around 10:30 a.m. deputies spotted a box truck w...
Oct 12, 2023
Nebraska Capitol Goes Blue in Solidarity with Israel
As a symbol of solidarity with the people of Israel, the Nebraska State Capitol is being illuminated in blue light. The color represents Israel's flag, which is blue and white. At the direction of Gov...
Oct 12, 2023
Severe Storms Possible Thursday Followed By Cooler Temps
The National Weather Service says strong to severe thunderstorms will be possible in Lincoln and southeast Nebraska. Meteorologist Laurel McCoy tells KLIN News a strong cold front will move through th...
Oct 11, 2023
Halloween Themed Pet Adoption Event Set for Saturday
You and Fido have a chance to sport your Halloween costumes this Saturday, and if you don't have a Fido, you might end up going home with one. The Capital Humane Society will host their alliterative T...
Oct 11, 2023
Gas Tank Vandalism Cases On The Rise In Lincoln
Lincoln Police say since September 12th there have been 14 gas tanks vandalized across the city. Sergeant Chris Vollmer says 13 of the cases have been happened since October 4. He says several of thes...
Oct 11, 2023
Mentoring Programs Across Nebraska Bolstered by $4.8 Million from State
Yesterday, Governor Jim Pillen and other state officials announced huge investments into mentoring programs across the state, aimed at improving reading proficiency among elementary students. The READ...
Oct 11, 2023 (Photo Courtesy: Teammates Mentoring Program)
Hyde Observatory to Host 'Ring of Fire' Solar Eclipse Viewing Saturday
A local volunteer observatory is inviting everyone to join them in viewing a unique celestial event that will shift the skies of Lincoln Saturday morning. Saturday, October 14th, starting at about 10:...
Oct 11, 2023 (Photo Courtesy: Hyde Memorial Observatory)
Four Ballot Drop Boxes Being Added In Lancaster County
Lancaster County currently has one drop box for it's more than 200,000 registered voters. That will soon change after the Board of Commissioners on Tuesday approved the installation of four permanent ...
Oct 11, 2023 (Chase Porter, KLIN News)
Private School Tax Credit Legislation Will Go Before Voters, Petition Certified for 2024 Ballot
The fate of the controversial private school tax credit legislation passed by state lawmakers earlier this year will now be in the hands of voters, following the Tuesday certification by the Secretary...
Oct 10, 2023
Ricketts Among 20 Senate Republicans Demanding Freeze of $6 Billion to Iran
Following the Hamas terrorist attacks on Israel over the weekend, U.S. Senator Pete Ricketts is joining an effort to convince the White House to freeze the transfer of $6 billion in Iranian funds. The...
Oct 10, 2023 U.S. Senator Pete Ricketts visiting the Texas-Mexico border.