What will the needs of residents be 30 years in the future? That’s the question Mayor Leirion Gaylor Baird wants Lincolnites to answer via an online survey as part of her administration’s major update to the Lincoln and Lancaster County Comprehensive Plan for 2050. “Lincoln’s high quality of life in 2020 is the direct result…… Read more »
An armed robbery of a south Lincoln jewelry store leads to three arrests. Lincoln Police Captain Benjamin Kopsa tells KLIN News police received hold-up alarm at elder jewelry at 29th and Pine Lake around 5:30 PM Wednesday evening. Employees told police two men came into the store, one armed with a handgun. The suspects did…… Read more »
Fire Battalion Chief bob Watton tells KLIN News crews had to battle the elements on two fronts Thursday morning after they were dispatched to a duplex near the intersection of 52nd and Merideth around 4 AM. The first element was fire. “Crews arrived on location in quick fashion and found smoke coming from the garage…… Read more »
A group of Lancaster County residents are speaking out against a proposed 240-unit campground near Highway 77 and Davy Road. Protection of Rural Life spokeswoman, Karen Kurbis, tells KLIN News that among the organizations many criticisms of the measure, initially approved by the Lancaster County Board of Commissioners, was that many residents in the area…… Read more »
Speed and alcohol are believed to have been factors in a fiery crash early this morning that sent one person to the hospital. LIncoln police tell KLIN News police and rescue units were called to the intersection of I-80 and the 180 Interchange on reports that a car failed to exit the ramp onto 180…… Read more »
Governor Ricketts convened with religious leaders at the capitol building to sign a proclamation declaring January 16th Religious Freedom day in the state. At today’s proclamation ceremony, Ricketts told those gathered that the state has a long history of protecting various religious groups, from the Yzadis of northern Iraq being pursued by ISIS for their…… Read more »
Lincoln police are looking for the suspect of an armed robbery. Captain Jake Dilsaver tells KLIN News police received a report of an armed robbery a little after 2:15 AM Monday at the Casey’s General Store at 9th and South street. The clerk reported a male entered the store, displayed a handgun and demanded money.…… Read more »
The Lincoln Police Department reports a 28% decrease in crime around the city over the past decade, despite a slight uptick in violent crimes. At a press conference detailing the findings, police Chief Jeff Bliemeister said the decrease was due in large part to the many partnerships the department has with advocacy groups around town…… Read more »
More winter weather is on its way. UNL Climatologist Ken Dewey tells KLIN’s Jack Mitchell on LNK Today cold air that had been trapped in Alaska has begun to move. “Finally, the door is open and surges of cold air have begun to come down to the lower 48 states.” Dewey says by Friday afternoon,…… Read more »
The Methodist church may be splitting up over whether or not to accept LGBTQ clergy and the ramifications would be felt worldwide, even here in Lincoln. Christ United Methodist Church Senior Pastor Richard Randolph tells KLIN News, his church is in the more progressive camp and that it’s regrettable that more conservative traditionalists couldn’t work out…… Read more »