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UPDATE: Oklahoma tornado death toll revised

Tue, 21 May 2013 16:54:00 EDT

The medical examiners office says some of the victims may have been counted twice.

Neb. officials use website to encourage fishing

Tue, 21 May 2013 16:54:00 EDT

By: KLKN Newsroom LINCOLN, Neb. (AP) Nebraska officials are using a new website to encourage more people to fish in the state. The Nebraska Game and Parks Commission says the user-friendly website

Fired StarTran bus driver pleads not guilty to assault

Tue, 21 May 2013 16:23:00 EDT

StarTran bus driver accused of assaulting rider pleads not guilty.

Authorities looking for missing Martell girl

Tue, 21 May 2013 11:36:00 EDT

The Lancaster County Sheriff's Office is looking for a missing 17-year-old girl.

Urban Search & Rescue Team dispatched to Oklahoma

Mon, 20 May 2013 22:28:00 EDT

It's a call you never want to get, it means disaster has struck. But, the Lincoln Area Urban Search and Rescue Team is always ready. Now, they must be ready again as 80 men and women are being deployed to Oklahoma.

Pit bull kills neighbor's dog in Lincoln

Mon, 20 May 2013 22:11:00 EDT

A pit bull attacked and killed a neighbor's dog in Lincoln. Animal Control is investigating.

Lincoln's new City Council members take their seats

Mon, 20 May 2013 21:15:00 EDT

Lincoln City Council welcomes its newest members.

17th Street project to begin Tuesday

Mon, 20 May 2013 18:00:00 EDT

S. 17th Street from South to "A" streets will be closed for about eight weeks for street rehabilitation.

Abandoned house has neighbors asking for city action

Mon, 20 May 2013 17:48:00 EDT

Neighbors say the house has been abandoned for two years.

Raymond Central High School burglarized, former students arrested

Mon, 20 May 2013 17:46:00 EDT

Two former Raymond Central students were arrested over the weekend for burglary.

Omaha police launch task force in double murder case

Mon, 20 May 2013 17:22:00 EDT

Police are trying to find if there's a link between the recent killings and a case from 2008.

LPD: Victim crashes car after attempted robbery

Mon, 20 May 2013 10:57:00 EDT

Lincoln police are investigated an early morning attempted robbery that ended up with the victim crashing his car.

Omaha Police to discuss double-murder investigation

Mon, 20 May 2013 10:04:00 EDT

The Omaha police chief says he plans to discuss a police investigation that is exploring links.

Injured biker hopes to raise road awareness

Sun, 19 May 2013 21:16:00 EDT

While riding his usual route on the bike path in front of McDonalds on 56th and Old Cheney road, Keven was clipped by a car that he says, wasn't paying attention after he pulled out too far at a stop sign.

Gas prices continue to soar

Sun, 19 May 2013 18:08:00 EDT

With Memorial weekend just around the corner, gas prices are expected to rise even more.

Three new City Council members to be sworn in Monday

Sun, 19 May 2013 18:05:00 EDT

The City of Lincoln will swear in three new City Council members at Monday's meeting.

Two arrested in Reynolds for drug possession

Sun, 19 May 2013 17:56:00 EDT

Two people are in custody after Jefferson County Deputies find meth in their car.

Two LPS retirees honored

Sun, 19 May 2013 17:10:00 EDT

After nearly 40 years with the Human Resources Department, Nancy Biggs and Sue Wright are retiring from LPS.

Last minute Powerball players get superstitious

Sat, 18 May 2013 22:32:00 EDT

For the superstitious Powerball jackpot player, number choice, time of day, and even where a ticket is bought are huge factors.

Dogs and pet lovers take over Fallbrook

Sat, 18 May 2013 18:09:00 EDT

Fallbrook Town Center in north Lincoln was crowded with people and full of activities all centered around the dogs.

State's unemployment rate dropping

Sat, 18 May 2013 15:36:00 EDT

Authorities say Nebraska's preliminary unemployment rate declined to 3.7 percent in April after registering 3.8 percent for four straight months.

Minor gas leak shuts down 84th Street

Sat, 18 May 2013 15:36:00 EDT

A minor gas leak shut down a portion of 84th near South Street for two hours on Saturday.

UPDATE: Grand Island woman stabbed 20 times

Fri, 17 May 2013 22:22:00 EDT

Grand Island police say two people were stabbed late Friday morning near St. Mary's Cathedral.

Some aircraft may pay $100 user fee

Fri, 17 May 2013 22:22:00 EDT

President proposed $100 per flight user fee for some aircraft.

Local boaters talk boating safety

Fri, 17 May 2013 18:05:00 EDT

Boating Safety Week kicks off May 18th as more boats begin to hit the water.

Lines out the door for Buble tickets

Fri, 17 May 2013 17:20:00 EDT

By: Jenn Schanz jschanz@klkntv.com Early risers gather outside the Pershing Center to be the first to claim Michael Buble tickets, which went on sale at 10 A.M. People of all ages waited eagerly

Powerball jackpot reaches record $600 million

Fri, 17 May 2013 16:59:00 EDT

The drawing is this Saturday night.

Give to Lincoln Day raises over $2 million

Fri, 17 May 2013 09:24:00 EDT

In just 24 hours, the second annual Give to Lincoln Day raised over $2 million for local non-profits.

Michael Buble concert to offer paperless tickets

Thu, 16 May 2013 22:34:00 EDT

There are a few things you should know when it comes to paperless tickets vs. a standard ticket.

Keeping safe during grill season

Thu, 16 May 2013 22:05:00 EDT

Remembering grill safety as we approach Memorial Day weekend.

Update: $1 million Powerball winner in Lincoln

Thu, 16 May 2013 18:24:00 EDT

There was no jackpot winner Wednesday night.

Mayor Beutler won't ask for water restrictions, yet

Thu, 16 May 2013 17:31:00 EDT

Despite complaints of heavy rain, recent spring showers might have just saved our water levels. Mayor Chris Beutler announces there will be no water restrictions at this time.

Mental health telehealth bill advances

Thu, 16 May 2013 17:26:00 EDT

A proposal to increase mental health services for children throughout Nebraska has won first-round approval from lawmakers.

Novartis makes first round of job cuts

Thu, 16 May 2013 16:34:00 EDT

Employees at the Lincoln facility were notified Thursday.

North Lincoln man robbed at gunpoint

Thu, 16 May 2013 16:04:00 EDT

Police were called to Waterbrook Apartments, near 27th and Superior, around 10:15 Wednesday night with reports of an armed robbery.

Man robbed in his home at gunpoint

Thu, 16 May 2013 14:56:00 EDT

Lincoln police say two men with guns robbed a man in north Lincoln.

Local golf pro arrested for burglary

Thu, 16 May 2013 14:55:00 EDT

Lincoln police arrested David Malone in Omaha on a warrant out of Lincoln.

Lincoln family battles POTS

Thu, 16 May 2013 14:55:00 EDT

Lincoln military family battles a rare disorder that attacks the nervous system.

Donations already pouring in for "Give To Lincoln Day"

Thu, 16 May 2013 05:22:00 EDT

The clock is ticking down. Those who want to donate to non–profits around the Lincoln area for *Give to Lincoln Day* have until 11:59 Thursday night to step up.

Supporters of Medicaid expansion rally at State Capitol

Wed, 15 May 2013 22:56:00 EDT

It's an issue that's divided the non-partisan legislature all year. Now, Lincoln Sen. Kathy Campbell has less than three weeks to get 33 votes to break the filibuster on the Medicaid extension bill, LB-577.

"Ride of Silence" to remember bicyclists killed in accidents

Wed, 15 May 2013 22:27:00 EDT

"Ride of Silence" remembers cyclists killed in bike-related accidents.

UPDATE: Pinnacle Bank Arena offers tailgating experience

Wed, 15 May 2013 18:29:00 EDT

Arena officials are offering two options for Husker fans to tailgate before home football games.

Update: Lincoln Parks and Rec addressing dandelion problem

Wed, 15 May 2013 17:48:00 EDT

The drought has caused weeds like dandelions to thrive.

Irving Middle School hosts "local lunch"

Wed, 15 May 2013 17:29:00 EDT

It looks like a normal school lunch, an Irving Middle School favorite, muchos nachos. But one seventh grader wanted to help her peers understand where their food comes from. Sarah Smith wanted to turn the popular lunch into one whose ingredients all came from 50 miles from Lincoln or less.

Public school funding bill approved

Wed, 15 May 2013 16:23:00 EDT

The bill would divide state aid among Nebraska's large and small public schools.

Lincoln smoke shop burglarized

Wed, 15 May 2013 13:00:00 EDT

Police say Station Platform Smokes was hit by a burglar.

Man ruled mentally incompetent in child molestation case

Wed, 15 May 2013 12:20:00 EDT

The St. Edward man is accused of molesting his 8-year-old niece.

Temperatures put animals at risk

Wed, 15 May 2013 09:08:00 EDT

The Nebraska Humane Society in Omaha said they had to rescue a couple of dogs from parked cars during the record heat Tuesday.

Lincoln looks to cool off as city hits 100-degrees

Wed, 15 May 2013 09:08:00 EDT

We broke another record, 100-degrees on Tuesday. It shattered the previous record of 96-degrees, set all the way back in 1915.

Angelina Jolie puts breast cancer prevention in the spotlight

Wed, 15 May 2013 09:08:00 EDT

Angelina Jolie's double mastectomy has women taking a closer look at cancer genetic testing.

Lawmakers override Governor's veto on school retirement plan

Wed, 15 May 2013 09:07:00 EDT

Lawmakers voted 32-1 on Tuesday to press the measure into law.

Omaha police identify bodies found in home

Tue, 14 May 2013 17:22:00 EDT

Police say the bodies are that of a Creighton professor and his wife.

Seward Gas Station Wins Big

Tue, 14 May 2013 17:20:00 EDT

Just last week, this gas station sold a 2 million dollar winning ticket to a regular customer. Russ Kent, the owner of Gas N Snaks in Seward, says this isn't the first time someone has walked out of these doors a winner.

Free skin damage assessments in Lincoln

Tue, 14 May 2013 17:12:00 EDT

With temperatures warming up, you may be spending a lot more time in the sun. Before you do, you might want to take advantage of the free skin damage assessment offered by St. Elizabeth.

Waverly family safe after shots fired at home

Tue, 14 May 2013 16:51:00 EDT

The Lancaster County Sheriff's Office is investigating shots fired at a Waverly home late Monday night.

Dorchester man killed in pickup-train accident

Tue, 14 May 2013 13:10:00 EDT

The accident happened early Tuesday morning.

Death penalty bill is dead for the year

Tue, 14 May 2013 12:45:00 EDT

A vote to end debate failed, pushing the bill to the bottom of the agenda.

Gas line rupture near downtown Lincoln

Tue, 14 May 2013 12:13:00 EDT

A gas leak shut down several streets just east of downtown Lincoln.

Nebraska farmers working to plant corn crop

Tue, 14 May 2013 07:39:00 EDT

Nebraska farmers are working hard to plant their corn crop, but this spring's wet weather has slowed their work.

Lincoln City Council votes to change water rate schedule

Mon, 13 May 2013 22:15:00 EDT

It's official, if Lincoln's Mayor declares an emergency water scenario, be prepared to pay more, no matter how much you water your lawn.

Propone tank starts fire at Skypark Apartments

Mon, 13 May 2013 21:37:00 EDT

Propane tank starts fire at Lincoln high-rise apartment complex.

State lawmakers debate abolishing death penalty

Mon, 13 May 2013 17:43:00 EDT

A "test vote" Monday shows a majority of lawmakers are in favor of getting rid of the death penalty in Nebraska.

Deputy Craig Dodge honored in Hickman

Mon, 13 May 2013 17:28:00 EDT

Those who knew Deputy Craig Dodge say he was humble, casual, and dedicated to his duty. 26 years after he was shot and killed in the line of duty, a park and statue are dedicated to his memory.

Downtown chaos caught on video, one arrested

Mon, 13 May 2013 15:05:00 EDT

The video was posted on YouTube.

Seward man claims $2 million dollar prize

Mon, 13 May 2013 14:53:00 EDT

The man won in last Wednesday's drawing.

Community Crops opens new training farm

Mon, 13 May 2013 09:54:00 EDT

Community Crops is all about helping gardeners grow healthy food and live sustainably. The non-profit group has been such a success here in Lincoln that it's expanding once again.

Several evacuated from condo building after kitchen fire

Mon, 13 May 2013 09:53:00 EDT

Lincoln Fire and Rescue crews were called to a condo building at 1320 P street just before five Sunday evening on a general fire alarm sounding.