Category Archives: KLIN News
Dump Truck Crashes Into Lincoln Traffic Signal Pole
Lincoln Police say a dump truck driver escaped serious injuries after crashing into a light pole at 56th and Old Cheney around 3:30 Wednesday afternoon. Captain Todd Kocian says the 74 year old driver...
Jun 01, 2023
City Announces Water Usage Restriction Plan To Address Historic Drought
The City of Lincoln has announced a water management plan to ensure water remains available for the community's needs. Due to extreme drought conditions in Lancaster County, the City is asking communi...
Jun 01, 2023
Proposed Tuition Increase For University Of Nebraska System
University of Nebraska students could be paying more in tuition for the 2023-24 school year. During a Board of Regents meeting Wednesday morning administrators said they will propose a 3.5% tuition in...
Jun 01, 2023
Leading Economic Indicator Remains Strong
Since November 2022, the Nebraska Leading Economic Indicator has risen with the exception of December. The April Indicator rose .75% according to the University of Nebraska Bureau of Business Research...
Jun 01, 2023
State's Motorcycle Helmet Law Repealed
A bill that would repeal the state's motorcycle helmet law was approved by Nebraska lawmakers on Wednesday on a 41-0 vote. The bill will allow anyone over age 21 to ride without a helmet once they com...
Jun 01, 2023
Five Staff Members Assaulted At Reception & Treatment Center
Nebraska Department of Corrections officials say five staff members at the Reception and Treatment Center in Lincoln were assaulted by three inmates on Wednesday, resulting in potentially serious inju...
May 31, 2023
County Clerk To Begin Accepting Property Valuation Protests
Lancaster County Clerk Matt Hansen says his office will accept 2023 property valuation protests June 1 through June 30. Protests filed or postmarked after June 30th will not be accepted due to state l...
May 31, 2023
'Field Trip Across Lincoln and Beyond' Program Begins
People of all ages are invited to participate in a program this summer that encourages visits to Lincoln-area museums and outdoor spaces. From June 1 through July 31, passports for the Field Trip Acro...
May 31, 2023
Annual Empty Bowls Luncheon Helps Food Bank To Alleviate Hunger
A sell-out crowd gathered on Tuesday to enjoy soup and art and help alleviate hunger at the Food Bank of Lincoln's 21st annual Empty Bowls Luncheon. Funds raised from the ticket sales, sponsorships an...
May 31, 2023
Gov. Pillen Signs Sweeping Tax Reform Into Law
Governor Jim Pillen signed multiple tax reform measures into law Wednesday morning. The two bills, LB754 & LB243, both included emergency clauses, meaning they went into effect immediately upon si...
May 31, 2023