Category Archives: KLIN News
Lancaster County Deputies Arrest Omaha Man For Fourth DUI
An Omaha man is facing drunk driving charges after a Lancaster County Sheriff deputy found his driving erratically on I-80 west of Lincoln just before 7:00 Friday morning. Chief Deputy Ben Houchin say...
Aug 21, 2023
Heatwave Prompts City To Extend Trago Park Sprayground Hours
The scorching heat is keeping Lincoln residents looking for ways to stay cool. The Lincoln Parks and Recreation Department announced Monday that the Trago Park Sprayground at 22nd and "U" will operate...
Aug 21, 2023
BBB Outlines How to Effectively Donate to Maui Wildfire Victims
The recent Maui wildfires and disaster relief efforts have been top of mind across the country, with many people choosing to donate to survivors and other rescue fundraisers. Unfortunately, there are ...
Aug 21, 2023
Housekeeper Arrested For Theft Of Rings Worth $20,000
An 18 year old woman who was doing house cleaning work near 52nd and Yankee Hill Road has been arrested for the theft of two rings. Lancaster County Sheriff's Chief Deputy Ben Houchin says the owner c...
Aug 21, 2023
Car Fire Damages Siding Of Lincoln Home
LFR crews were called to a car fire near 52nd and Sumner around 6:00 Sunday night. The arriving crews found the car engulfed in flames in the driveway. Public Information Officer MJ Lierman says the c...
Aug 21, 2023
Gunfire Damages Two Vehicles In Lincoln Neighborhood
Lincoln Police are investigating after two vehicles were struck by gunfire just before 8:00 Saturday morning near 30th and N Street. "Arriving officers found a 2011 Mazda CX-7 with three suspected bul...
Aug 21, 2023
Governor Pillen to Chair Group Examining Workforce Issues
Governor Jim Pillen has announced the membership of a new working group that will examine workforce issues in Nebraska. "In Nebraska, we are facing a workforce shortage. Our unemployment rate remains ...
Aug 21, 2023
Northeast Lincoln Councilman Blindsided by New Prison Coming To His District
"I am disappointed, frustrated, and angry," City Councilman James Michael Bowers told KLIN News. Yesterday, Governor Jim Pillen and Nebraska's Department of Corrections Director Rob Jeffreys, held a j...
Aug 18, 2023
Excessive Heat Warning Issued For Lancaster County
Dangerous heat is on the way for the Lincoln area. The National Weather Service has issued an excessive heat warning for east central and southeast Nebraska and southwest Iowa from 1:00 p.m. Saturday ...
Aug 18, 2023
ACLU, Planned Parenthood Appealing Decision To Uphold Abortion, Gender-Affirming Care Bans
Planned Parenthood and the ACLU of Nebraska announced Friday that they have filed an appeal after a Lancaster County District Court judge's ruling on August 11 that a bill banning abortion at 12 weeks...
Aug 18, 2023