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LINCOLN, Neb. (KLKN) — A Lincoln man accused of possessing methamphetamine is in even more trouble now, court documents say. On Wednesday, 46-year-old Jason Small failed to appear in Lancaster County Court on a charge of possession of a controlled substance. That’s because he was in jail in Iowa. SEE… Read more »

LINCOLN, Neb. (KLKN) — Firefighters were battling three wildfires Wednesday in central Nebraska, authorities say. Crews are focused on containing the fires in Custer County and monitoring hot spots, according to the Nebraska Emergency Management Agency. The agency said the largest of the blazes, the Eureka Valley Fire, is 70%… Read more »

LINCOLN, Neb. (KLKN) — The contentious House funding bill that passed narrowly along party lines late Tuesday night could have a major impact on health care for Nebraskans. The bill includes a nearly 10% cut to Medicaid, a joint federal and state program that helps cover costs for those with… Read more »

LINCOLN, Neb. (KLKN) – A man and woman died Wednesday after a shooting in an east Lincoln neighborhood. Around 12:30 p.m., officers were sent to 84th Street and Sandalwood Drive after a report of a domestic disturbance in which a 21-year-old woman was hit by a vehicle. ALERT Lincoln Police… Read more »

LINCOLN, Neb. (KLKN) — Lincoln Police on Wednesday identified the officer in the officer-involved shooting earlier this week. Officer Ryan Lawrence, who joined the Lincoln Police Department in 2018, fired his weapon once early Monday morning after a traffic stop at 48th and Orchard streets. Police said the vehicle tried… Read more »

LINCOLN, Neb. (KLKN) – Tensions are high after close calls in the sky, including one involving a flight from Omaha. A private jet was in the way as a Southwest plane from Omaha tried to land as it approached Chicago Midway International Airport. But the pilot quickly thrust back into… Read more »

LINCOLN, Neb. (KLKN) – If you’ve driven around recently, you’ve likely seen the impact of Nebraska’s weather on Lincoln roads. While they may not seem super dangerous now, potholes can actually cause hundreds of dollars in damage to vehicles. Lincoln Transportation and Utilities Director Liz Elliot said the city has actually… Read more »

LINCOLN, Neb. (KLKN) — A pedestrian suffered serious injuries Wednesday in a crash at a major Lincoln intersection, police say. The crash was reported about 4:30 p.m. at 48th Street and Cornhusker Highway. Police said a boy was crossing Cornhusker Highway when he was hit by a westbound vehicle. He… Read more »

Temperatures in the lower 50s this evening and dropping down into the mid 30s by tomorrow morning. Tonight, temperatures in the low to mid 30s for all of us. Temperatures starting out in the 30s and 40s and warming up into the upper 50s and lower 60s under sunny skies… Read more »

LINCOLN, Neb. (KLKN) – Registration opens next month for preschool programs provided by Lincoln Parks and Recreation, the city announced Wednesday. Families can begin registering online at 9 a.m. on March 3.  The city said a $50 non-refundable registration fee is required and space is limited. There are two programs… Read more »