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Storm chances increasing
16+ hour, 19+ min ago (129+ words) Showers and thunderstorms are possible on and off through the next several days. Temperatures will be a little cool the next couple of days, though. For Thursday, it'll be a little cooler to the northeast and warmer to the southwest....
'My community is still suffering': Lincoln sees six overdose deaths in two weeks
11+ hour, 48+ min ago (408+ words) LINCOLN, Neb. (KLKN) " The Lincoln Police Department alerted the public to six overdose deaths in Lincoln on Wednesday, all of which happened within a two-week timeframe. Some Lincolnites say, as shocking as this information may sound, they have experienced the…...
Semitrailer full of gummy bears erupts into flames, causes sticky situation in central Nebraska
12+ hour, 51+ min ago (118+ words) LINCOLN, Neb. (KLKN) " A semitrailer full of gummy bears erupted into flames in central Nebraska on Tuesday. Just before 4 a. m. , deputies with the Lincoln County Sheriff's Office were sent to Interstate 80 near Hershey on the report of a semitrailer on fire....
Gov. Jim Pillen signs new executive order for carriers hauling wildfire supplies
13+ hour, 7+ min ago (92+ words) LINCOLN, Neb. (KLKN) " Gov. Jim Pillen on Wednesday signed a new executive order related to the wildfires in western Nebraska. The order is designed to loosen regulations for commercial motor carriers hauling feed and other supplies to those affected by…...
Authorities identify suspect, victim involved in murder-attempted suicide in central Nebraska
13+ hour, 19+ min ago (262+ words) LINCOLN, Neb. (KLKN) " The Nebraska State Patrol on Wednesday provided more information regarding the murder-attempted suicide in central Nebraska. According to the state patrol, one person was killed, and another person was assaulted in Polk County, while the suspect was…...
Lincoln nonprofit sounding the alarm about tree canopy loss in Nebraska
17+ hour, 5+ min ago (181+ words) LINCOLN, Neb. (KLKN) " Across Nebraska, one organization is raising a red flag about tree canopy loss. Plant Nebraska, a local nonprofit that works to improve landscaping and environments, is spreading the word about the need for trees. "With Nebraska really…...
Grand Island man arrested in connection to York County bank robbery, authorities say
17+ hour, 17+ min ago (271+ words) LINCOLN, Neb. (KLKN) " A Nebraska man was arrested on Wednesday after authorities said he robbed a bank in York County. Jason Mc Cain " a 46-year-old from Grand Island " faces three felony counts and two misdemeanors, including third-degree assault, false imprisonment,…...
Warm & Windy Wednesday, Storms Thursday
1+ day, 3+ hour ago (238+ words) A warm & WINDY Wednesday! Highs ranging from the 60s to 70s under mostly/partly sunny skies & gusty SW->NW winds. A small chance for light rain in SE Nebraska from 3pm-10pm. Storm chances increase Thursday evening! High temperatures this afternoon reaching the 60s & 70s! The…...
Authorities investigating murder-attempted suicide in central Nebraska
1+ day, 17+ hour ago (219+ words) LINCOLN, Neb. (KLKN) " The Nebraska State Patrol is investigating a murder-attempted suicide in central Nebraska overnight. According to the state patrol, one person was killed, and another person was assaulted in Polk County, while the suspect is currently in the…...
Lincoln Police issues more than 1, 000 citations, warnings during winter traffic safety project
1+ day, 18+ hour ago (134+ words) LINCOLN, Neb. (KLKN) " The Lincoln Police Department on Tuesday released the results of its Winter Traffic Safety Project, dishing out more than 1, 000 warnings and citations. The project was conducted between Dec. 4, 2025, and March 31, 2026. According to LPD, the project focused on…...