Category Archives: KLIN News

Audit Finds Questionable WIC Benefits Paid to Some Higher-Income Nebraska Families
Nebraska State Auditor Mike Foley says a review of the state's Women, Infants and Children program found weak oversight and questionable benefit payments involving higher-income recipients, including ...
Tom Stanton Jun 09, 2026 A WIC card | Photo courtesy of U.S. Department of Agriculture

LFR Extinguishes Fire at Burger King at 11th & Cornhusker
Just before 5:30 this morning, LFR Crews responded to the Burger King at 11th & Cornhusker. Public Information Officer MJ Lierman tells KLIN News, "The Fire started in the fryer, and it had extend...
Mark Vail Jun 09, 2026 LTU Traffic Cam

Health Department Urges Caution During Extreme Heat
Lincoln and Lancaster County residents are being urged to take precautions as dangerous heat moves into the area. The National Weather Service has issued a heat advisory from 1 p.m. until 9 p.m. Tuesd...
Tom Stanton Jun 09, 2026

Mayor Proposes $651 Million Biennial Budget Focused on Public Safety, Infrastructure
Lincoln Mayor Leirion Gaylor Baird unveiled her proposed city budget for fiscal years 2026 through 2028 on Monday, emphasizing continued investment in public safety, infrastructure, and quality-of-lif...
Tom Stanton Jun 08, 2026

Savannah Bananas Hiring Local Workers for Lincoln Banana Ball Tour Stop
Lincoln residents have a chance to be part of one of the most unique sports entertainment events in the country. The Savannah Bananas are recruiting local workers for their upcoming Banana Ball World ...
Tom Stanton Jun 08, 2026

California Man Arrested After Big Drug Bust Near Waverly
A California man ended up in the Lancaster County Jail Friday afternoon following a drug bust on I-80 near Waverly. LSO Chief Deputy Ben Houchin says the man was stopped for following too closely arou...
Tom Stanton Jun 08, 2026

Street & Utility Work Week of June 8, 2026
LTU listed 11 projects that will take place or start during this week. The first, Monday, North 33rd from Baldwin to Potter will have a southbound lane closure for pavement repairs. Traffic will be sh...
Mark Vail Jun 08, 2026

New Nebraska Program Aims to Address Teacher Shortage
A new state-approved teacher preparation program is now accepting applications in Nebraska. Nebraska Teachers of Tomorrow launched this week as an alternative pathway for aspiring educators looking to...
Tom Stanton Jun 08, 2026 Empty Classroom | Pixabay | pexels.com

Several People Struck by Vehicle During Fight
Lincoln Police say an early Sunday morning fight sent two people to the hospital. LPD says officers were called to a parking lot near 20th and 'N' Street around 2:30 a.m. on a report of an injury acci...
Tom Stanton Jun 07, 2026

Lincoln Child Taken to Hospital After Nearly Drowning
A 3-year-old child is in serious condition after a near drowning Friday night. LPD officers and LFGR crews were sent to the Lionsgate apartments at 51st and Vine around 8:30 p.m. for a medical emergen...
Tom Stanton Jun 06, 2026
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