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Police investigating armed robbery at north Lincoln auto parts store
LINCOLN, Neb. (KLKN) – Police are searching for two thieves after an armed robbery Wednesday night in north Lincoln. Around 9:40 p.m., officers were sent to O’Reilly Auto Parts near 48th and Holdrege streets on a report of a robbery. Police said two people entered the store, pointed...
Husker247 Podcast: Thoughts from Indianapolis
The Husker247 Podcast went on the road — at least two of its members did as the trio recorded a show focused on what they heard listening to several Nebraska representatives at Big Ten Media Days. The podcast focused on what Matt Rhule had to say about the upcoming...
Lincoln starts new initiative to replace nearly 2,000 lead service lines
Mayor Leirion Gaylor Baird and Meg McCollister, Environmental Protection Agency region seven administrator, kicked off the first phase of the city’s lead water service line replacement program in Lincoln’s Woods Park Neighborhood on Tuesday.
Paris 2024: 14 current, former Nebraska athletes compete on world's largest stage
LINCOLN, Neb. — Over a dozen current and former Huskers are gearing up for the 2024 Paris Olympics. Related coverage in the video above: Keisei Tominaga makes Olympic team. With mega talent coming out of the state, it is no surprise Nebraska would be well represented on the world's largest stage.
Hundreds of fish killed in Lincoln lake; neighbors call for action
LINCOLN, Neb. (KLKN) – A Lincoln lake full of dead fish is causing a stir in the community. Hundreds of fish died at Spring Lake near South Coddington Avenue and West A Street. The Nebraska Game and Parks Commission said someone who lives at the lake reported that the...
Pet of the Week: Brutus
Kearney, Neb. — Meet Brutus, this week's pet of the week!. Hi there, my name is Brutus! I am very sweet and love to give kisses. I am very loyal to my human friends and I have a lot of love to give. I am an active dog and love to go on walks and play fetch. I am not sure how I feel about other dogs, so I would need to test with any other dogs in the home. I am a great listener and love to cuddle up on the couch with my humans. I am a tad bit nervous around new people, but all it takes is 1 treat and we are BFF’s! If you are interested in meeting me, please stop into KAAS!
Just Love Coffee Adding Drive Thru
Just Love Coffee at 3rd and Main in downtown Chadron will soon have another ordering option for customers. A drive thru. After bringing the southern coffee and waffle shop to Chadron in 2019, owner Drew Petersen is taking the next step by adding a drive thru on the south side of the building. Petersen said that he had patrons suggest that they would like the option of a drive thru and felt that he needed to make that easier option available.
Integration of the Marching Band and Escort of the Consulate of Mexico in Omaha
Omaha, NE – The Consulate of Mexico in Omaha, Nebraska is pleased to announce the Call for the formation of the Marching Band and Escort of the Consulate of Mexico in Omaha. Both groups will represent our pride of being Mexican and the love we have for our flag and our country.
Christmas in July? Henry Doorly Zoo offering holiday fun with new Zoolightful pass, themed Late Nights at the Zoo
OMAHA, Neb. — The Omaha Henry Doorly Zoo and Aquarium is celebrating Christmas in July, offering guests some holiday fun at great prices. Related coverage in the video above: 1,000,000th Henry Doorly Zoo guest in 2024. The festivities start with Zoolightful. Guests can have unlimited access to the beautifully...
Lincoln Children’s Zoo recognizes National Zookeepers Week
LINCOLN, Neb. (KOLN) - National Zookeepers Week is recognized from July 21-27. Throughout the seven days, facilities around the country highlight and celebrate the around-the-clock labor of zookeepers. At Lincoln Children’s Zoo, leaders are highlighting workers like Jake Beiermann. Beiermann has been with the zoo for ten years. He says...
Fact or Fiction: Nebraska could have a hot start to 2026 recruiting
Rivals national recruiting analyst Greg Smith is joined by TheMaizeandBlueReview.com’s Josh Henschke, Tim Verghese of InsideNebraska.com and Eric Hansen of InsideNDSports.com to tackle three topics and determine whether they believe each statement is FACT or FICTION. FACT OR FICTION: Vernell Brown’s commitment will jump-start Florida’s class. *****
Nebraska football looks to poach Oregon WR commit this weekend
It was only a matter of time. Nebraska football is set to host one of the best wide receivers in the 2025 class this weekend. In the process, the Huskers will try to steal away Isaiah Mozee from one of their newest conference rivals. Mozee, a 4-star pass catcher out...
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