By: Bill Schammert bschammert@klkntv.com People in the North Bottoms neighborhood recently found out they could have elevated levels of lead in their yard. But, at a meeting Tuesday night, they wereMore >>
People in the North Bottoms neighborhood recently found out they could have elevated levels of lead in their yard. But, at a meeting Tuesday night, they were more worried about the city coming for their homes.More >>
By: Lauren Fabrizi 8@klkntv.com A Nike-sponsored athlete has made his way to Lincoln. Jason Lester is going on a 3,100-mile run from San Francisco to New York City all in support of a Hurricane SandyMore >>
A Nike-sponsored athlete has made his way to Lincoln. Jason Lester is going on a 3,100-mile run from San Francisco to New York City all in support of a Hurricane Sandy relief initiative.More >>
By: Bob Rook brook@klkntv.com When NET Radio listeners turn on their radio this week, a familiar voice will be missing. long time radio announcer and host William Stibor died unexpectedly Monday at thisMore >>
When NET Radio listeners turn on their radio this week, a familiar voice will be missing. long time radio announcer and host William Stibor died unexpectedly Monday at this home in Lincoln. His death has left a void for many on the air and off. More >>
Posted By: KLKN Newsroom 8@klkntv.com A late night scare for a convenience store clerk when she's robbed at knifepoint. The clerk was standing next to the front door when the suspect walked in wieldingMore >>
A late night scare for a convenience store clerk when she's robbed at knife point.More >>
Posted By: KLKN Newsroom 8@klkntv.com An alert neighbor has landed two burglary suspects in jail. Lincoln police say Christopher Schafer and Charles Hellbusch broke into Kendles Auto Salvage near 1stMore >>
An alert neighbor has landed two burglary suspects in jail.More >>
Posted By: KLKN Newsroom 8@klkntv.com The survivor of a car crash that killed 3 Fremont teenagers has been moved out of intensive care. Jake Burnside was critically injured in an accident earlier thisMore >>
Jake Burnside has been moved out of intensive care.More >>
Posted By: KLKN Newsroom 8@klkntv.com SEWARD, Neb. (AP) _ A 22-year-old passenger has been killed and another injured in a rollover crash west of Seward. The Seward County Sheriff's Office says theMore >>
The accident happened Sunday west of Seward.More >>
Posted By: KLKN Newsroom 8@klkntv.com Joshua Albright has been found not guilty in the stabbing death of Benjamin Miller. A jury deliberated for most of the day following closing arguments Monday morning.More >>
Joshua Albright found not guilty in the stabbing death of Benjamin Miller.More >>
By: Bill Schammert bschammert@Klkntv.com It's a week later than expected, but Lincoln now has an Entertainment District. The Lincoln City Council voted unanimously on Monday night to approve an areaMore >>
It's a week later than expected, but Lincoln now has an entertainment district.More >>
By: Channel 8 Newsroom 8@klkntv.com The Lincoln Police Department is investigating an early morning shooting in northwest Lincoln that's left one man dead. Around 1:30 a.m. on Saturday officials theyMore >>
The Lincoln Police Department is investigating an early morning shooting in northwest Lincoln that's left one man dead.More >>
By: Rachael Witter rwitter@klkntv.com In less than a month... This construction site will become the new district offices for LPS. Parts of the new building are getting finishing touches and will beMore >>
In less than a month... This construction site will become the new district offices for LPS. Parts of the new building are getting finishing touches and will be ready for one floor to move in on July 8th. The executive committee, nutrition services and accounting will be on the third floor...the first one to be completed in the top down approach to construction. More >>
Posted By: KLKN Newsroom 8@klkntv.com YORK, Neb. (AP) _ A Nebraska woman who made a video in which she gleefully described robbing a bank has been given 10 to 20 years in prison. Twenty-year-old HannahMore >>
20-year-old Hannah Sabata, who posted a YouTube video bragging about the robbery, was sentenced Monday.More >>
Monday, June 17 2013 8:40 AM EDT2013-06-17 12:40:27 GMT
Posted by: KLKN Newsroom, 8@klkntv.com (AP) The Nebraska Secretary of State's office is warning about a direct-mail request that seeks money from businesses. Secretary of State John Gale says his officeMore >>
The Nebraska Secretary of State's office is warning about a direct-mail request that seeks money from businesses.More >>
Monday, June 17 2013 8:36 AM EDT2013-06-17 12:36:58 GMT
Posted by: KLKN Newsroom, 8@klkntv.com (AP) Authorities say a 61-year-old man has been fatally shot by his 36-year-old son while breaking into the son's home in eastern Nebraska. Cass County deputiesMore >>
Authorities say a 61-year-old man has been fatally shot by his 36-year-old son while breaking into the son's home in eastern Nebraska.More >>
Monday, June 17 2013 8:34 AM EDT2013-06-17 12:34:25 GMT
Posted by: KLKN Newsroom, 8@klkntv.com (AP) Police have identified two teenagers as the victims of a fatal weekend shooting in north Omaha. Authorities say 18-year-old Brendon Ford and 17-year-old DMarcoMore >>
Police have identified two teenagers as the victims of a fatal weekend shooting in north Omaha.More >>
By: Jenn Schanz jschanz@klkntv.com "he can take me places that he wants to go and we can have fun." "spend the day with dad and do whatever he wants." "because they're strong." it's the one day aMore >>
It's the one day a year when it's all about dads, and there's plenty of reasons to celebrate.More >>
Sunday, June 16 2013 4:06 PM EDT2013-06-16 20:06:28 GMT
Posted by: KLKN Newsroom, 8@klkntv.com (AP) Low-income seniors can once again buy fresh food through a farmers' market coupon program. The Nebraska Department of Agriculture says the annual program hasMore >>
Low-income seniors can once again buy fresh food through a farmers' market coupon program.More >>
By: Channel 8 Newsroom 8@klkntv.com Lincoln Police say they arrested 26-year-old Dangelo Thomas and 27-year-old Terrance Gilmer for assault just after 2 a.m. Sunday morning. According to police, anMore >>
Lincoln Police say they arrested 26-year-old Dangelo Thomas (mug shown) and 27-year-old Terrance Gilmer for assault just after 2 a.m. Sunday morning.More >>
By: Jenn Schanz jschanz@klkntv.com Dylan Campbell is lifting more than weights. With the help of his CrossFit community, he's also lifting spirits...and awareness, for his niece Evelynn. She just turnedMore >>
Dylan Campbell is lifting more than just weights. He's also lifting spirits, and awareness, for his 1-year-old niece Evelynn, who has Kleefstra Syndrome.More >>
By: Channel 8 Newsroom 8@klkntv.com FREMONT, Neb. (AP) Officials at Midland University in Fremont say they plan to acquire the former Dana College campus in Blair in July. Midland President Ben SasseMore >>
Officials at Midland University in Fremont say they plan to acquire the former Dana College campus in Blair in July.More >>
By: Channel 8 Newsroom 8@klkntv.com 30-year-old Dewayne Terrell of Lincoln was arrested for vandalism and disturbing the peace after breaking a police cruiser window after being taken into custody. PoliceMore >>
30-year-old Dewayne Terrell of Lincoln was arrested for vandalism and disturbing the peace after breaking a police cruiser window after being taken into custody.More >>
By: Channel 8 Newsroom 8@klkntv.com Lincoln Police are searching for a suspect involved in a robbery of the Git-n-Split convenience store at 951 W. O street around 1 a.m. on Saturday. According to police,More >>
Lincoln Police are searching for a suspect involved in a robbery of the Git-n-Split convenience store around 1 a.m. on Saturday.More >>
By: Brittany Paris bparis@klkntv.com Almost 200 people participated in the annual tractor ride, sharing stories about their tractors and taking in the scenery Nebraska has to offer. The tractors rolledMore >>
Almost 200 people participated in the annual tractor ride, sharing stories about their tractors and taking in the scenery Nebraska has to offer.More >>
Posted By: Kayla Bremer Kbremer@klkntv.com Joshua Albright stands accused of second degree murder in the stabbing death of Benjamin Miller. After Monday's jury selection and opening statements, witnessesMore >>
Joshua Albright stands accused of second degree murder in the stabbing death of Benjamin Miller.More >>
By: Jenn Schanz jschanz@klkntv.com "My first thought was they need to leave, you know. I don't care how close it is now or what direction it's going. I just wanted them out of there and I wanted toMore >>
Jackie Cech hasn't slept much since Tuesday, when she got a call from sister near Colorado Springs, saying she could see the thick smoke of the wildfire. More >>
By: Hannah Paczkowski hpaczkowski@klkntv.com A local business had an unexpected emergency this morning. Lyn Company Coins and Stamps on N. 48th Street caught fire. Fire fighters say the business'sMore >>
Lyn Company Coins and Stamps on N. 48th Street caught fire. Fire fighters say the business's sign was ablaze after an accidental switch tripped inside.More >>
Posted By: KLKN Newsroom 8@klkntv.com The family of Jake Burnside released a statement Friday. Jake is the lone survivor of a car crash that killed three of his friends near Fremont on June 3rd. TheMore >>
Jake Burnside survived a car crash earlier this month near Fremont that killed 3 of this friends.More >>
By: Channel 8 Newsroom 8@klkntv.com Lincoln police may have a lead to help find a suspect who grabbed a Lincoln teen off her bike and raped her. Police say the teenager was riding her bike to a friendsMore >>
Lincoln police may have a lead to help find a suspect who grabbed a Lincoln teen off her bike and raped her. More >>
Posted By: KLKN Newsroom 8@klkntv.com GRAND ISLAND, Neb. (AP) _ Bacteria linked to Legionnaires disease have been found in the water system at the Department of Veterans Affairs facility in Grand Island. TheMore >>
The bacteria found is linked to Legionnaires disease.More >>
By: Hannah Paczkowski hpaczkowski@klkntv.com Fireworks, bingo, and canoeing; all part of Lincoln's Independence Day celebration, The Uncle Sam Jam. Mayor Chris Beutler says having it on the third improvesMore >>
Mark your calendars, the Uncle Sam Jam is set for July 3 and this celebration is jam-packed with family friendly activities.More >>
By: Brittany Paris bparis@klkntv.com Five children were riding a four-wheeler on an acreage on Princeton Road in Firth. It's located near Norris Elementary School just south of Lincoln. The grass wasMore >>
Five children were riding a four-wheeler on an acreage on Princeton Road in Firth. It's located near Norris Elementary School just south of Lincoln.More >>
Posted By: KLKN Newsroom 8@klkntv.com Two men are taken to the hospital after being attacked in the parking lot of a Lincoln motel. The incident happened around 1 a.m. on Thursday at the Super 8 MotelMore >>
Two men are taken to the hospital after being attacked in the parking lot of a Lincoln motel.More >>
By: Jenn Schanz jschanz@klkntv.com You wouldn't guess by looking at him, but curious toddler Carter Hertzel spends a lot of time at doctors appointments. Along with his older brother Zander, CarterMore >>
Emerald toddler Carter Hertzel suffers from several undiagnosed medical problems. After two years with no answers, his family is headed to Maryland in search of answers. More >>
Posted by: KLKN Newsroom 8@klkntv.com LINCOLN, Neb. (AP) _ A new state audit has found problems with travel expenses and deficit spending within the Nebraska Supreme Court. State Auditor Mike FoleyMore >>
The auditor says there are problems with travel expenses and deficit spending within the Nebraska Supreme Court.More >>
Thursday, June 13 2013 9:22 AM EDT2013-06-13 13:22:12 GMT
Posted by: KLKN Newsroom, 8@klkntv.com 17th Street from P to Q is currently closed, due to a severed gas line. Lincoln Police are on hand to block off the streets as Black Hills Energy and the HazardousMore >>
By: Bill Schammert bschammert@klkntv.com Soil samples show one area of Lincoln could have large amounts of lead sitting just below the ground. It's in the North Bottoms area, just north of MemorialMore >>
Soil samples show one area of Lincoln could have large amounts of lead sitting just below the ground.More >>
Posted By: KLKN Newsroom 8@klkntv.com LINCOLN, Neb. (AP) _ A judge has ruled that opponents of the Keystone XL pipeline in Nebraska can proceed with their legal challenge to a state law that paved theMore >>
Opponents of the Keystone XL pipeline can proceed with their legal challenge to a state law.More >>
By: Brittany Paris bparis@klkntv.com Officials say the driver of a pickup truck and the driver of an ambulance have died in a head-on collision. Residents of Weeping Water say they're shocked by theMore >>
Officials say the driver of a pickup truck and the driver of an ambulance have died in a head-on collision. Residents of Weeping Water say they're shocked by the loss of a great friend.More >>
By: Rachael Witter rwitter@klkntv.com A new study by AAA shows texting while behind the wheel is not the only distraction drivers face. Newer voice to text technologies that are hands–free can be justMore >>
A new study by AAA shows texting while behind the wheel is not the only distraction drivers face. Newer voice to text technologies that are hands–free can be just as or even more distracting.More >>
By: Megan Palera mpalera@klkntv.com There was a moment of panic Wednesday afternoon at the state office building in downtown Lincoln. The panic was over a suspicious letter with an unknown white powderMore >>
Suspicious letter with white powder sent to DMV in downtown Lincoln.More >>
Posted By: KLKN Newsroom 8@klkntv.com OMAHA, Neb. (AP) _ A federal judge has signed an order to drop Peru State College, the state of Nebraska and other local officials from a lawsuit in which a motherMore >>
In the lawsuit, the mother of missing student Ty Thomas blamed college and state officials for her disappearance.
Posted By: KLKN Newsroom 8@klkntv.com Two people are killed, and others are injured after a head on crash between a pickup truck and a Weeping Water Rescue ambulance. Cass County Sheriffs Office reportsMore >>
Two people are killed, and others are injured after a head on crash between a pickup truck and a Weeping Water Rescue ambulance.More >>
Wednesday, June 12 2013 9:20 AM EDT2013-06-12 13:20:56 GMT
Posted by: KLKN Newsroom, 8@klkntv.com (AP) A Nebraska police chief will pay a $750 fine for storing campaign signs in a police station and using public money to buy more than $200 worth of snack food. SuttonMore >>
A Nebraska police chief will pay a $750 fine for storing campaign signs in a police station and using public money to buy more than $200 worth of snack food.More >>
By: Bill Schammert bschammert@klkntv.com The term whistle-blower has been used very loosely in the case against Edward Snowden, but one UNL College of Law professor says that title, doesn't match Snowden'sMore >>
The term whistle-blower has been used very loosely in the case against Edward Snowden, but one UNL College of Law professor says that title, doesn't match Snowden's leak.More >>
By: Megan Palera mpalera@klkntv.com The American Civil Liberties Union of Nebraska is suing Governor Dave Heineman and the Dept. of Motor Vehicles for denying driver's licenses to people who aren't U.S.More >>
ACLU of Neb. sues governor and DMV for denying driver's licenses to young Hispanics.More >>
By: Rachael Witter rwitter@klkntv.com Summer is right around the corner and that means mosquito season. With recent rain leading to standing water in a lot of places, you may have noticed a few moreMore >>
Summer is right around the corner and that means mosquito season. With recent rain leading to standing water in a lot of places, you may have noticed a few more insects. More >>
Posted By: KLKN Newsroom 8@klkntv.com GRAND ISLAND, Neb. (AP) _ A Grand Island man convicted in the kidnapping and rape of a 4-year-old girl has been given 96 to 100 years in state prison. Judge JamesMore >>
Abraham Richardson was sentenced 96 to 100 years in prison.More >>
Posted By: KLKN Newsroom 8@klkntv.com Lincoln Police arrested a 44-year-old Lincoln man Monday night for assaulting his girlfriend and threatening to kill her two children. Police Officer Katie FloodMore >>
Police arrested a Lincoln man Monday night for assaulting his girlfriend and threatening to kill her two children.More >>
