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‘This operation has been life-changing’: Lincoln gets a cochlear implant surgeon
LINCOLN, Neb. (KLKN) – After nearly 20 years without one, Lincoln finally has another Cochlear implant surgeon. Previously, patients would have to travel to Omaha to get the procedure. Dr. Jesse Schmid is a Nebraska native, hailing from Alliance. He and his wife studied in Missouri for five years,...
Garden Performance Series returns for its 50th year
LINCOLN, Neb. (KOLN) - The Lincoln Community Foundation is back to hosting their Garden Performance Series every Wednesday until September. For the last 50 years, everyone has been welcome to bring their lunches, take in the scenery and enjoy free music at the Foundation Garden. Whether you like country, swing,...
Waverly nursing home put on probation, nurse suspended in connection to death of a resident, documents show
WAVERLY, Neb. — A nursing facility has been placed on probation by the Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services in connection to the death of a resident. Constance Glantz, 74, was mistakenly declared dead at The Mulberry at Waverly, a nursing home, in June. Glantz was then taken...
Falls City hopes to grow workforce 'organically'
FALLS CITY – Falls City economic developer Lucas Froeschl downplayed immigration as a plausible solution to fill local workforce gaps during Monday’s city council meeting. He said while some of the country's largest companies have the resources to bring in immigrants, smaller host communities may not be ready.
Property taxes and school funding: Feedback sought in Omaha and Lincoln
Bipartisan group of 11 state lawmakers said in a statement that these two forums provide an opportunity for people "to weigh in on property taxes and share thoughts on the upcoming special session."
Pair of Nebraska Cornhuskers stars coming back to Lincoln for one more ride
There’s been a ton of good news surrounding the Nebraska Cornhuskers baseball team over the last few days. Firstly, there’s the news that Josh Caron got selected in the 4th round by the Seattle Mariners. Now there’s even better news for next year’s edition of Nebraska baseball. The...
Meet the USA women’s volleyball players who have been part of this NCAA dynasty
Three former Nebraska volleyball players will be competing for the US Women’s National Team as they look to repeat their performance when they took gold in the 2020 Tokyo Games. Jordan Larson, Kelsey Robinson Cook and Justine Wong-Orantes begin their journey on July 28th, as the preliminary phase of...
The latest on Nebraska football 5-star target David Sanders
Not long ago, it felt like Nebraska football was out of the recruitment of five-star offensive tackle David Sanders. But when the elite prospect recently included the Huskers in his top four, that calculus changed. Nebraska football has felt on the outside looking in for much of this recruitment. But...
Husker athletes visit with patients at Children's Nebraska
OMAHA, Neb. — Nebraska athletes paid a special visit to patients at Children's Nebraska. On Wednesday, kids had the opportunity to meet with some of the university's players for an hour. "I'm gonna be hosting Kahoot, which I'm really kinda excited and nervous for. Down here at this sports...
Nebraska AG reaches four settlements in lawsuit against THC retailers
LINCOLN, Neb. (KLKN) – Nebraska Attorney General Mike Hilgers reached four new settlements this week in a statewide lawsuit against THC retailers. On Thursday, Hilgers announced settlements with Greenhouse Grandma in Chadron, A Botanical Dream in North Platte, First Stop Vape Shop in Ogallala and Zy Glam in Scottsbluff.
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