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LIVE AT 10 AM: City of Lincoln announces new heart attack and stroke care award
LINCOLN, Neb. (KOLN) - Mayor Leirion Gaylor Baird and Lincoln Fire and Rescue Battalion Chief Jamie Pospisil will announce a new heart attack and stroke care award at a news conference at 10 a.m. Thursday, August 15, Room 303, third floor of the County-City Building, 555 S. 10th St. You...
Several Downtown Lincoln Streets to Close Over Weekend
Lincoln Transportation and Utilities (LTU) announced today that portions of three downtown streets will temporarily close beginning August 15 to accommodate the arrival of University of Nebraska-Lincoln students. The closures are as follows:. “Q” Street between Ninth and 10th streets will be closed from 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. Thursday,...
Two teens sentenced in slaying of Lincoln man at Fonner Park
LINCOLN, Neb. (KLKN) — Two 18-year-olds were sentenced Wednesday for their role in a Lincoln man’s death at Fonner Park. Austin Kelly got 18 to 38 years in prison for conspiracy to commit robbery. He could be eligible for parole in nine years. Lane Harris will spend 90...
High school football preview: Lincoln Northeast hopes to take off with the passing game
LINCOLN, Neb. (KLKN) – After an 0-9 season in 2o23, Lincoln Northeast is ready to turn things around this year. “It hurt so bad seeing all of our seniors walk away without a single win last year,” junior middle linebacker Dequan Dixon said. Third-year head coach Javonta Boyd...
Peter Pan Skate Park closed for resurfacing and repairs
LINCOLN, Neb. (KOLN) - The Lincoln Parks and Recreation Department is working on repairing and resurfacing the Peter Pan Skate Park at 32nd and W streets. The park will be closed from now until Monday, Aug 19. “We are dedicated to ensuring the quality of this skatepark and the safety...
Grand Island approves kitchen pilot
Grand Island, Neb. — The Grand Island City Council has voted 7-0 and has approved funding for a project that will work with local entrepreneurs and commercial kitchens. The pilot will allocate $20,000 in funding to Grand Island residents who are 200% below the federal poverty limit looking to expand their food business.
Jumping in fast, Butler absorbing new scheme and coaching Husker DBs hard
It's pretty simple. If you don't have the goods, players will figure that out real fast. As expected, based off his three decades of experience including the past 10 years in the NFL, new Husker secondary coach John Butler has an impressive database of knowledge already obvious to those in Lincoln. That's not editorializing. That's from Nebraska defensive coordinator Tony White.
NFL Analyst Critical of Dylan Raiola, Gives Nebraska Football Prediction
Rich Eisen joined former Nebraska linebacker's Will Compton podcast and voiced his opinion on Nebraska's upcoming season. The conversation included discussion on Husker freshman quarterback Dylan Raiola.
Hispanic Festival set for Friday, Saturday
MainStreet of Fremont has announced that the annual Hispanic Festival is scheduled for Friday and Saturday. The event, celebrating Hispanic culture, will feature an incredible array of family-friendly activities, live music, traditional dances, art exhibitions, and mouth-watering Hispanic cuisine. The event aims to enhance cultural understanding and foster unity, while providing a platform for local talents to shine.
Meis is re-elected to Soybean Board
Anna Meis of Elgin was re-elected in July to serve a new term as the District 1 representative on the Nebraska Soybean Board (NSB).Meis will again serve the counties of Antelope, Boyd, Cedar, Holt, Knox, Madison and Pierce on the board. She won the seat in a race against Mike Korth of Randolph.Meis will begin a new term after serving three consecutive terms on NSB.“Thank you to all the candidates…
National school counselor shortage impacting Nebraska
OMAHA, Neb. (WOWT) - At the Boys and Girls Club of the Midlands, they serve families and support schools. “The possibilities are endless when you instill hope, when you instill motivation,” said president Richard Webb. “Ultimately what we try to do is help our youth reach their greatest potential. We do that in many different ways, whether it’s just a safe place, it’s a meal, or whether it’s opportunities to engage in programs that enrich their capabilities.”
'It's a double-edged sword': KETV Investigates teacher pay in Nebraska
OMAHA, Neb. — Nebraska lawmakers are in the middle of a special session to try and address property tax relief. The biggest portion of a Nebraska property owner's property tax bill goes to fund K-12 education. The biggest portion of a school district's budget is teacher pay. But teacher...
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