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Man takes cover at I-80 overpass as tornado passed close by
LINCOLN, Neb. (KOLN) - People across eastern Nebraska received alerts Friday, telling them to take cover quickly. But for those traveling on the interstate, they would have to get creative to stay safe. Like John Edwards, who was driving into Lincoln from Michigan to pick up his daughter at the...
Community helps clean up Waverly home blasted by tornado
LINCOLN, Neb. (KOLN) - Jackie Colton, a homeowner in Waverly, said she’s still in shock after one of Friday’s tornadoes ripped through her property. “I have not been this close to a tornado or been in one, so I am still in shock,” Colton said. Saturday, friends...
Five injured, two critically, in crash near Lincoln
LINCOLN, Neb. (KLKN) — Five people were injured Friday evening in a crash west of Lincoln. It happened just after 3 p.m. at Southwest 84th and West A streets, near Emerald, according to the Lancaster County Sheriff’s Office. Authorities said a Toyota Corolla traveling on West A made...
First responders called to Lincoln mall after multiple fire alarms triggered
LINCOLN, Neb. (KLKN) – First responders were called to Gateway Mall Saturday on reports of a smokey haze that triggered multiple fire alarms. The smoke was reportedly coming from the H&M near Dillard’s at the northwest end of the mall. Firefighters checked the roof and removed panels from...
Waverly family recounts moments powerful storm rolled through
LINCOLN, Neb. (KOLN) - Northeast Lancaster County was slammed by storms Friday afternoon and homeowners are just starting to assess the damage. One Waverly family said powerful winds passed right over their in-laws’ place. Melanie Colton was out taking photos when she saw the storm rolling in. Once it...
Husker Athletics launches ‘Nebraska Together’ apparel for tornado relief
LINCOLN, Neb. (WOWT) - Husker Athletics is partnering with local retailers to raise money for tornado relief efforts by launching “Nebraska Together” apparel. The clothes can be purchased online now and will be available at Best of Big Red stores in Lincoln beginning Tuesday. The clothing starts at $25. Royalties and proceeds will be donated to the Red Cross to assist relief efforts. A similar project during the 2019 floods provided $75,000 in support.
Weather service confirms EF-3 tornado hit Lincoln, Waverly and Omaha
LINCOLN, Neb. (KLKN) – Authorities hosted a press conference to update the public on the damage that occurred Friday in Omaha. Hundreds of homes were damaged or destroyed in Elkhorn and Bennington. No deaths or serious injuries have been reported. Five teams from the National Weather Service are in...
Teen Suspected of Attacking Student at Lincoln High Now in Custody
LINCOLN–(KFOR Apr. 26)–Lincoln Police on Friday said the 14-year-old accused of attacking a 15-year-old student with a knife on Thursday at Lincoln High is in custody. The teen was taken to the Juvenile Detention Center on suspicion of second-degree assault and use of a weapon to commit a felony. It stemmed from a fight between the two teens late Thursday morning at Lincoln High, where both of them suffered minor injuries. Police say the 15-year-old victim was slashed with what may have been a bread knife by the other teen and suffered injuries to his arms and chest. The 14-year-old, meanwhile, had a laceration on his hand.
Man shot himself in leg with stolen gun in Lincoln, police say
LINCOLN, Neb. (KLKN) – A man was arrested Wednesday months after he shot himself in the leg with a stolen gun, police say. On Feb. 8 around 12:15 a.m., 34-year-old Haakeem Shannon arrived with a gunshot wound to his leg. During an investigation, officers learned Shannon threatened two people...
Lincoln woman armed with gun threatened trio trying to repossess vehicle, LPD says
LINCOLN, Neb. (KLKN) – A woman pointed a gun Thursday at three people trying to repossess a vehicle in Lincoln, police say. Around 12:50 a.m., officers responded to West Fairfield Street and Gum Court on a report of a weapons violation. Three people were trying to repossess a vehicle...
'Gotta play quarterback': Matt Rhule impressed by Dylan Raiola's performance and Heinrich Haarberg's growth
LINCOLN, Neb. — Coach Matt Rhule weighed in on the quarterbacks as well as the overall team during the Red-White Spring Game on Saturday. He said, freshman Dylan Raiola knows where the ball is supposed to go, and he knows he can trust the others to get it to where it needs to be.
Midwest’s largest plant sale is in Lincoln this weekend
LINCOLN, Neb. (KLKN) – Get ready to spruce up your yard in Lincoln with new plants from the Spring Affair Plant Sale this weekend. The Nebraska Statewide Arboretum is hosting its annual show at the Sandhills Global Event Center. Organizers said it is the largest plant sale in the...
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