Category Archives: KLIN News
City Selects Contractor for "O" Street Improvements
The City announced Wednesday it has selected Constructors Inc. of Lincoln as the general contractor for Project "O" Street. Two companies submitted proposals, and the selection process included both w...
Mar 18, 2026
Woman Accused of Embezzling Money From Lincoln Elementary PTO
The treasurer of the Morley Elementary Parent Teacher Organization is accused of embezzling thousands of dollars from the group. LPD Public Information Manager Erika Thomas says police took a report o...
Mar 18, 2026
Apartment Near Governor's Mansion Damaged by Fire
Lincoln Fire and Rescue crews battled a two-alarm apartment fire around 3:40 Wednesday morning near 13th and F. That's a block South of the Governor's mansion. LFR Public Information Officer MJ Lierma...
Mar 18, 2026
Lincoln Police Searching for Waverly Van Thief, Burglar Using 'French-Fry Cutter'
Lincoln Crime Stoppers is asking for the public's help identifying suspects in two separate cases: one involving the theft of a work van; the other involving a smoke shop burglar who utilized a unique...
Mar 18, 2026 Lincoln Crime Stoppers
Largest Wildfire in Nebraska History Partially Contained
Progress is being reported on two major Nebraska wildfires. According to the Rocky Mountain Complex Incident Management Team, crews took advantage of the break in the wind on Monday to make some gains...
Mar 17, 2026 Photo Courtesy: Cottonwood Fire Nebraska - Facebook Page
Funeral Arrangements Set for Nebraska Serviceman Killed Overseas
Public visitation has been scheduled for Sgt. 1st Class Noah Tietjens, the U.S. Army Reserve solider and Bellevue native killed earlier this month in Kuwait during Operation Epic Fury. Visitation will...
Mar 17, 2026 Noah L. Tietjens of Bellevue, Nebraska. (Photo: Governor Jim Pillen's Facebook)
Enrollment Opens for Preschool with Lincoln Parks and Recreation
Enrollment is now open for the 2026-2027 Lincoln Parks and Recreation preschool programs that begin in September. The programs are as follows: Little Sprouts Preschool - Calvert Recreation Center, 450...
Mar 17, 2026
Lincoln Children's Zoo Unveils Name of Matschie's Tree Kangaroo
Lincoln residents have named one of their newest, furriest neighbors. A rare female Matschie's tree kangaroo was born at the Lincoln Children's Zoo in April 2025. As the joey approaches its first birt...
Mar 17, 2026 Photo: Lincoln Children's Zoo
Lincoln Airport Supporting Unpaid TSA Workers With Meals
TSA agents at the Lincoln Airport are continuing to report for duty, even as paychecks remain delayed amid the ongoing federal funding disruption. In response to the partial government shutdown, LNK h...
Mar 17, 2026
City of Lincoln Introduces New Safe Streets Action Plan
The Lincoln City Council is considering a plan submitted by Mayor Leirion Gaylor Baird that works to ensure all citizens can move safely throughout the city. The Safe Streets Lincoln Vision Zero Actio...
Mar 17, 2026