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The main goal with this bill is to make discrimination laws universal statewide. Some are opposed to the measure because in Nebraska sexual orientation is not viewed as a protected class.More >>

The Lincoln Community Playhouse is announcing a new outreach program to bring theatre to all members of the community.

The Playhouse is partnering up with some local businesses and organizations to make theatre accessible to all community members.  They call it "A Playhouse for Everyone."More >>

Omaha police say a medical technician has been arrested on suspicion of sexually assaulting three women as they were undergoing ultrasound testing.More >>

A 19-year-old York woman accused of sexually assaulting a minor has been ordered to undergo psychological testing. Crystal Moul allegedly assaulted the minor in November. Moul's public defender askedMore >>

A Saunders County man who went on a search for his wife found her and her upside-down vehicle.More >>

U.S. Senator Mike Johanns was back in Lincoln Tuesday, meeting with some state leaders.More >>

By Kelly Sommariva ksommariva@klkntv.com Today's LIBA lunch menu served up two key issues for Republican U.S. Senate candidates: healthcare and small business success. The candidates did agree on oneMore >>

A state contractor that manages child welfare cases in eastern and southeast Nebraska is relinquishing its duties because of a financial dispute. More >>

An 18-year-old man is facing an arson charge for flipping over his family's couch and lighting it on fire in their home.More >>

If a new bill is passed it would change how we utilize discrimination laws.More >>

The U.S. District Court judge has thrown out parts of the ordinance that sought to ban hiring or renting to illegal immigrants. More >>

A local grocery store is looking for a new place to call home.  In a few months, a leasing disagreement will force out the largest tenant at the Indian Village Shopping Center.More >>

An assistant coach of the Creighton University women's basketball team has been arrested on suspicion of drunken driving.More >>

Gunshots in two Lincoln neighborhoods sent two men to the hospital this weekend.More >>

The Nebraska Department of Education Nutrition Services is seeking sponsors to operate the summer food service program in Nebraska.More >>

It's been around more than three decades but if changes aren't made, the veterinary center on east campus could lose accreditation.More >>

Authorities are at the scene of the accident have confirmed one person was killed.More >>

Too drunk to fly, that's what an airport bus driver in Omaha says he saw this morning, before he turned the pilot in.More >>

Authorities say a fatal crash at a south-central Nebraska train crossing was an accident.More >>

The experts say prescription drugs are the fourth most used drug amongst high school seniors after alcohol, tobacco and marijuana. After another arrest at Lincoln Northeast, many are wondering if that abuse is more widespread in Lincoln than previously thought.More >>

A Lincoln hospital is one of the first in the United States to perform a breakthrough procedure on some heart disease patients, and it doesn't require open heart surgery.More >>

The 24-year-old was given three to 13 years on strangulation, domestic assault and burglary charges. More >>

UNL has been battling bed bugs for weeks now, costing hundred of thousands of dollars. Fearing they could be next, a fraternity bought insurance in case those bugs ever bite.More >>

One out of every nine people in Nebraska are in what's called "Food Insecure." That means it's difficult for them to afford to put food on the table for their families. Today at the legislature, many of them shared their stories, in the hopes that the state can provide them a little help.More >>

A downtown Lincoln art gallery is reaching out to a unique group of people. More >>

A couple got a rude awakening Wednesday morning when burglars tried to ransack their home!More >>

The race for Ben Nelson's senate seat has a new competitor.More >>

Sally Gordon passed away just after midnight this morning.  Her son said there's no better day to remember her tremendous life.

Sally Gordon was about a month shy of celebrating her 103 birthday.More >>

Firefighters spent the night putting out a train car fire near Rosa Parks Way and West O Street. More >>

A decision by the Lincoln City Council today could cost you some money. It all centers around preventing ice jams.More >>

Woody Allen once said 80 percent of success is showing up.  You could say that was the intent of 2010's truancy law, but now lawmakers are looking to change it after outcry from parents.

Nebraska's current law requires a prosecutor to notify parents when a child has missed more than 20 days of school.More >>

However, Sen. Steve Lathrop says he is interested in running for governor. More >>

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers is planning to spend $1.8 million to repair the flood-defense network around Omaha. More >>

A small fire in Southeast Lincoln is put out with some help from mother nature.More >>

You may want to enjoy driving in parts of downtown Lincoln now, because you'll soon be detoured. More >>

A Lincoln woman was arrested this morning for stabbing her fiance in the leg.More >>

University of Nebraska Regent Chuck Hassebrook will seek the Democratic nomination for the U.S. Senate seat currently held by Ben Nelson.More >>

The snow has stopped falling but that doesn't mean the headache is over.More >>