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Lincoln woman starts Sadie Dog Fund Video included

The fund began with the inspiration from a cocker spaniel named Sadie, but to keep pets and their parents healthy and happy for as long as they can, they need your help. More>>

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Legislature considers foster care review bill Video included

In an effort to revamp and fix a broken child welfare system, lawmakers are now looking at eliminating the state board altogether. Some senators believe threats are being made to keep people from talking. More>>

LPD: LSW Teacher cited for assaulting student

Police say they ticketed a teacher at Southwest High after he assaulted a student. More>>

Lincoln reacts to Obama's efforts to lower college tuition Video included

President Obama is sending colleges and universities a notice: keep tuition costs down or risk losing federal funding. More>>

More cases of Norovirus reported Video included

If you end up with Norovirus, you'll definitely miss a couple of days from work. But it's scarier in health-care facilities, where lower, immune systems can make symptoms much worse. More>>

Former NU regent Hergert to not serve prison time

David Hergert had faced up to 3 decades in jail after a bank fraud case. More>>

Legislature pulls death penalty bill

A measure to abolish the death penalty in Nebraska has been pulled from debate in the Legislature, but could return later in the session. More>>

Updated: Lincoln police officer dies in I-80 accident Video included

Funeral arrangements have been made for Officer Tony Howe. More>>

Lincoln man sentenced for sexually assaulting 9-year-old

James Greenwood will go to prison for first degree sexual assault of a 9-year-old girl. More>>

Legislature hears proposed Child Welfare bill Video included

If passed, Legislative bill 961 would put the responsibility back in the hands of the state. Now lawmakers are trying to figure out it it's the people doing the work or the process, that needs to be fixed. More>>

First look at Antelope Valley Development Video included

The Antelope Valley Project is the result of five years of planning and construction. Today, we got the first inside look at what Lincoln is hoping will kick start the Antelope Valley development. More>>

New home sales down nationwide in 2011

Some good news in the local housing department.  Especially when you look at national numbers. More>>

No decision yet from Bob Kerrey

The former Nebraska governor and U.S. senator says he will not make a decision this week on whether to run for the U.S. Senate seat he once held. More>>

Proposed law could protect victims of break-ins Video included

Under a current law, if a person breaks into your house and you use force without first retreating, the suspect could sue you if he gets hurt. A new bill proposed by Senator Lautenbaugh would address that issue. More>>

Local company to expand in downtown Lincoln

Great news for a Lincoln software company. They're growing much faster than expected. More>>

Possible bed bugs found at UNL fraternity

The tiny pests that have been reported in at least two UNL dorms have been possibly found in a fraternity house. More>>

New Bill Aims to Speed up Keystone XL Pipeline Approval Video included

After three years of environmental studies, Republicans like Nebraska's Lee Terry say it's time to move forward with Transcanada's Keystong XL Pipeline.  But the State Department disagrees with how they hope to speed up the process. More>>

Man pleads guilty in high-speed chase case

Micheal Wills pleaded guilty to leading police on a March 2010 high-speed pursuit that ended in a crash. More>>

Pipeline debate on Capitol Hill

A Congressional hearing was held Wednesday morning on Rep. Lee Terry's bill regarding the Keystone XL Pipeline. More>>

Police arrest woman in Tuesday night stabbing

Lincoln police say the woman stabbed her boyfriend during an argument near 11th and D. More>>

First Hour Free Parking Brings in More Downtown Revenue Video included

By: Kelly Sommariva ksommariva@klkntv.com Parking garages like the one at 14th and P started letting you park for the first hour free during the summer of 2010. Since the program began, it's really More>>

Sheriff says man arrested for DUI and other charges

The Sheriff says 37-year-old Walter Russell's blood-alchohol level was three times the legal limit. More>>

Bill would ban flying paper lanterns

The small paper balloons powered by a flame would be illegal in Nebraska under a measure before the State Legislature. More>>

Park Middle School offers new dinner program Video included

A new program is being offered that is aimed at low income schools in Lincoln. It's made possible by a federal program, and although the one going on now is only a guinea pig, staff says they can see it spreading out and changing a lot of lives. More>>

Fire damages house near 27th & A

The fire shut down parts of 27th street for hours, and investigators continue to look for the cause. More>>

Jon Bruning Formally Announces Candidacy

By: Ashley Harding aharding@klkntv.com He may have announced his candidacy for U.S. Senate months ago, but today Jon Bruning is making it official. In a press conference this morning, the Attorney General More>>

Cassandra Briggs Pleads Guilty, Awaits Sentencing Video included

By: Ian Hest ihest@klkntv.com Cassandra Briggs pled guilty to stealing close to $9,000 from the Santa Cop Program she ran between 2008 and 2010. Briggs, a former Lincoln police officer, was arrested More>>

Nebraska man sentenced for deaths of 2 Wayne State students

Robert Mahler will go to prison for vehicular homicide in an accident that killed Alexis Calfee and Christopher Oberg. More>>

Grant awarded to UNL for E.coli research

The University of Nebraska-Lincoln is receiving a $25 million federal grant to research various forms of E. coli bacteria. More>>

Northwest Lincoln Church Vandalized

A local church has been burglarized and vandalized and so far police say they have no suspects. More>>

Lincoln Reacts To Paterno's Death

Here in Lincoln, people were speaking out about the life of Joe Paterno. More>>

Safety Meeting

The Nebraska State Patrol is preparing meetings across the state for people who want to find out more about the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration Compliance Safety Accountability Program. More>>

Teen Loses Finger Playing Laser Tag

Police say a teenager lost part of a finger when he got it caught in a fence playing lazer tag. More>>

Fraternity Fire Drill Video included

For college students, Saturday mornings are usually reserved for catching up on sleep.  Instead, today some had what you may call a take home test. More>>

Number of car repairs increases

How old is your car? More and more of us are hanging on to them longer than before as the economy continues to slowly recover, meaning good news for auto repair shops. More>>

Prison inmates in the spotlight in Legislature Video included

Prison inmates are in the spotlight this Legislative session. More>>

Foster Care director voted out

After 29 years of service, board members voted to end Carol Stitt's tenure as executive director. More>>

Fire leaves Crete family to rebuild

Flames and smoke destroyed a home in Crete, leaving a family to rebuild. Now, they look back on the night that changed everything. More>>

No final decision from Kerrey

Nebraska is still waiting to hear Bob Kerrey's decision on whether or not he will run for Nebraska Senate. More>>

Long-time car dealership to close

Russwood Auto at 84th and O announced it's calling it quits. More>>

Union Pacific announces projects

Union Pacific plans to invest $1 billion in railroad projects in Nebraska over the next several years. More>>

Teen gives other transplant patients a chance

A Lincoln teen is getting a second chance at life, after undergoing the first heart and liver transplant in Nebraska. More>>

City charging late fees on unpaid parking tickets

The city of Lincoln's making some big bucks off of your unpaid parking tickets. More>>

Man arrested for stealing car in Lincoln

Police say the victim found the suspect in her car early Friday morning. More>>

Low temps brings in high numbers of people to City Mission

The capacity of the People's City Mission is around 350 people. This past July, they set a record of serving 378 and that was surpassed Tuesday night with 390. More>>

5-yr-old found in cold; mother arrested

North Platte police say the 25-year-old woman left her daughter home alone.  More>>

Recruiting Winners

A Nebraska native will be keeping a close eye on the NFL playoffs this Sunday. That's because he helped recruit a few of the starting players. More>>

Occupy protesters told to make way for Mall renovation

Occupy Lincoln has been told to make way for the renovation of Centennial Mall. The occupiers may not be too thrilled, but the city says it's a necessary move. More>>

Deb Fischer reveals plans for Senate run

One Senate Republican candidate wants to put the clamp down on Washington. More>>

Chief Justice announces court pilot programs

Nebraska Supreme Court Chief Justice Michael Heavican says the judicial branch is testing a new, regional approach to court services to improve efficiency. More>>

Occupy protesters need to find new home

It's now day 97 at the Occupy Lincoln camp. A number this group can only see going up, but may not get the chance to. More>>

Obama says no to pipeline

Whether they want to see more jobs in the state, or they're worried about the environmental impact of the oil, politicians on each side of the debate had something to say about the decision today. More>>

Legislative panel hears Neb. child welfare bill

A legislative panel would continue to track Nebraska's child welfare reform efforts through at least 2014 and report annually on the progress made, under a bill in the Legislature. More>>

New UNL Proposal Combats Nursing Shortage

It's true, these projects will cost money, but university officials say if they're approved it'll mean more jobs and better healthcare. It might even combat the nursing shortage. The University is asking More>>

Inside look at Ft. Calhoun nuclear plant

Months after last summer's Missouri river flooding, Fort Calhoun's Nuclear power plant is getting close to re-opening. More>>

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