Category Archives: KLIN News
Lincoln Woman Scammed Out Of $40,000
A 40 year old woman called Lincoln Police on Monday to report she had fallen victim to an internet impersonation scam. The woman told officers she had been talking to a man on Instagram since February...
Jun 28, 2022
Teens Booked On Weapon And Drug Charges
Two teenagers are facing charges after a traffic stop at 24th and E Street around 2:40 Monday morning. LPD Captain Todd Kocian says a vehicle was stopped for a traffic violation. A 15 year old male pa...
Jun 28, 2022
Apartment Balcony Fire Causes $10,000 In Damage
Lincoln Fire and Rescue were called to 2701 N 70th Street around 12:45 a.m. Tuesday morning after reports of a fire on a 3rd floor balcony. A 48 year old woman was taken to a hospital for smoke inhala...
Jun 28, 2022
House Fire Causes $50,000 In Damage Monday
LPD and LFR were called to a home at 4039 N 12th Street due to a report of a fire in an attic. The call came in just after 5 p.m. on Monday, June 27th. LFR's Nancy Crist says they received word that t...
Jun 28, 2022
LSO Investigate Stolen Trucks, Trailers, Boxed Beef
Lancaster County Sheriff's Office is investigating the theft of semi tractors, trailers and missing boxed beef. A Grand Island man called LSO Sunday to report his semi tractor and trailer was stolen f...
Jun 28, 2022
No Jail Time For Former Nebraska US Congressman Fortenberry
Former Nebraska 1st District Congressman Jeff Fortenberry will not be spending time behind bars after being convicted of lying to the FBI about illegal campaign contributions. A federal judge in Los A...
Jun 28, 2022
LPD Warning Parents About Realistic Looking "Toy" Guns
Lincoln Police is urging parents to not provide their children with splat, pellet and airsoft guns. "We have seen a 259% increase in the recovery of these types of guns so far in 2022 compared to the ...
Jun 28, 2022
Lincoln Children's Zoo Welcomes Newest Resident
The Lincoln Children's Zoo has a new resident for the public to see on their next visit. Lancaster is a giant anteater pup and was born on May 29th to mom, Maisy. Zoo officials say both are healthy an...
Jun 28, 2022
Man Accused Of Assaulting Girlfriend, Forcing Her To Drive
An Elk Creek man is accused of forcing his girlfriend to drive against her will Sunday evening and attacking her on the side of the road. Lancaster County Sheriff Terry Wagner says the woman spotted a...
Jun 27, 2022
Nebraska Reports First Case Of Monkeypox
A Douglas County resident has tested positive for orthopoxvirus, otherwise known as monkeypox. This is the first case reported in the state. The patient is a male in his 30's with recent international...
Jun 27, 2022