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Nebraska inmate dies at prison nursing facility
LINCOLN, Neb. (KLKN) — A Nebraska inmate died Wednesday morning, officials say. Duane Schriner, 69, died at the Reception and Treatment Center, according to the Nebraska Department of Correctional Services. He was in the prison’s skilled nursing facility. Schriner had been in prison since 1983. He was sentenced...
Spectrum releases statement on outages in Lincoln
LINCOLN, Neb. (KOLN) - Spectrum released a statement on several outages reported in Lincoln on Friday:. “Spectrum services in Lincoln and the surrounding areas are currently being impacted by a third-party fiber cut. We are working to restore service as quickly as possible. We apologize for any inconvenience to our customers.”
Events happening in Lincoln this weekend
LINCOLN, Neb. (KOLN) - If you’re looking for something to do this weekend in the Capital City, here are a few ideas courtesy of the Friday Fast Facts compiled by “Visit Lincoln.”. LINCOLN COMMUNITY PLAYHOUSE PRESENTS ANASTASIA. 7:30pm Fri. & Sat., 2pm Sun.; See website for ticket prices.
Smoke advisory issued in Nebraska due to western wildfires
LINCOLN, Neb. (KOLN) - Smoke from wildfires in the Western U.S. and Canada may be affecting air quality in Nebraska. The departments of Health and Human Services along with Environment and Energy have issued a smoke advisory for Northern and Central Nebraska. The advisory will last from Friday night into...
Centerpointe postpones ‘Wellbeing Concert’ due to threat of severe weather
LINCOLN, Neb. (KOLN) - CenterPointe has postponed its Wednesday night concert due to the potential for inclement weather. CenterPointe said it hopes to reschedule and to keep an eye on their Facebook page for the new date. If you’re a fan of music, tasty BBQ, and good vibes, the local...
Mental health facility targeted toward teens opening in south Lincoln
LINCOLN, Neb. (KOLN) - A new youth mental health facility will be opening in Lincoln next week, aimed at kids between the ages of 12 and 17. It’s called Imagine by Northpoint, a company that already has a center open in Omaha which served more than 140 teens last year.
Nebraska launches ‘Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over’ campaign to combat drunk driving
LINCOLN, Neb. (KOLN) - The Nebraska Department of Transportation, Nebraska State Patrol, and Lincoln Police Department launched the “Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over” campaign during a press conference Wednesday morning. The enforcement effort, which runs from Aug. 14 through Sept. 2, aims to increase law enforcement presence to combat impaired driving.
Vice presidential candidate Tim Walz attending weekend rally in Omaha
LINCOLN, Neb. (KLKN) – Nebraska native and vice presidential candidate Tim Walz is attending a rally Saturday in Omaha. People wanting to attend and hear from the Minnesota governor can do so by clicking this link. The rally begins at 1 p.m. Walz grew up in Nebraska, graduating high...
LPS reinforces cell phone policy in middle schools
LINCOLN, Neb. (KOLN) - As the new year begins for students, Lincoln Public Schools is reinforcing some rules and adding some new ones when it comes to electronics. Hall passes are now digital, and schools are seeing several improvements with the cell phone policy that was first introduced last year.
Yankee Hill Road pavement repair project rescheduled
LINCOLN, Neb. (KOLN) - Lincoln Transportation and Utilities announced Friday that the temporary closure of Yankee Hill Road between 27th and 14th streets has been rescheduled to begin Tuesday. The closure was originally scheduled to begin Wednesday. This pavement repair project is now expected to be completed by next Friday.
Power restored for 1,100 LES customers in south Lincoln
LINCOLN, Neb. (KOLN) - Lincoln Electric System said power has been restored for 1,100 customers in south Lincoln Thursday. The outage was caused by a failed underground feeder cable, LES said in a social media post. Customers in the area of South 8th to South 24th streets and Old Cheney...
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