Category Archives: KLIN News
IRS - More People Qualify For Earned Income Tax Credit This Filing Season
The IRS is making changes to their Earned Income Tax Credit. For 2021 only, more childless workers and couples can qualify for the EITC, and the maximum credit is nearly tripled for these taxpayers. F...
Jan 31, 2022
Computer Screen Time Is Up, Protect Your Eyes
People are spending about 13 hours looking at a computer screen or other device every day. That is up from 7 to 10 hours a day before the pandemic. That trend will likely continue due to more people w...
Jan 31, 2022
LPS Superintendent Candidate Interviews Set
The Lincoln Board of Education will hold special meetings at Lincoln Public Schools District Office, 5905 O Street on Feb. 1 and Feb. 4, starting at 7:30 p.m. each night for the purpose of interviewin...
Jan 31, 2022
Nebraska Woman Out $5,600 In Facebook Messenger Scam
An Omaha woman lost $5.600 to scammers this month after hearing about a government grant on Facebook. The woman tells KLIN News she was first contacted on December 16, 2021 on Facebook messenger. That...
Jan 31, 2022
398 New COVID-19 Cases In Lancaster County Friday
The Lincoln - Lancaster County Health Department reports 398 new COVID-19 cases Friday. There are 149 people hospitalized with 14 on ventilators. There are 107 Lancaster County residents hospitalized ...
Jan 28, 2022
Sisters Get Big Surprise When Brother Returns From Deployment
After nearly a year of missed holidays, graduations and birthdays, U.S. Army Reserve Spc. Allen Castaneda wanted to make up for some of those important family moments he missed while serving overseas,...
Jan 28, 2022
Nebraska 17th State To Call For Convention Of States
(AP) Nebraska has become the 17th state to call for a convention of states to consider making changes to the U.S. Constitution, putting supporters halfway to their goal of getting the 34 states needed...
Jan 28, 2022
Two Arrested After Vehicle Runs Out Of Gas During Pursuit
A man and woman accused of leading Cass County authorities on a chase ended up in custody after their car ran out of gas. The sheriff's office says around 5:30 Wednesday evening a deputy spotted a veh...
Jan 28, 2022
Annual Walk For Life Saturday, Proclamation Issued For Pro-Life Flag
Acting Governor Mike Foley issued a proclamation officially recognizing a Pro-Life flag for Nebraska. This was issued with full support of Governor Pete Ricketts. It acknowledges the state's strong su...
Jan 28, 2022
Filing Deadlines For May 10th Primary Election
There are several filing deadlines for those interested in running for federal, state, and local offices for the May 10th Primary Election. Lancaster County Election Commissioner David Shively says th...
Jan 28, 2022