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LINCOLN, Neb. (KLKN) – A man wielding a large sword was arrested Tuesday after a brief chase in north Lincoln, police say. Around 5:30 p.m., two people returned to their home near 30th and Holdrege streets to find Jamie Akin, 47, in the driveway. Police said Akin was armed...

According to Thrillist, Lincoln, Nebraska, stands out as the most LGBTQ+ friendly city in the state with a perfect score of 100+. This acknowledgment is attributed to the city’s comprehensive anti-discrimination laws, inclusive healthcare policies for transgender individuals, workplace protections for city employees, transgender residents, a designated LGBTQ+ police liaison, and the presence of openly LGBTQ+ elected or appointed officials.

LINCOLN, Neb. (KLKN) – A man was caught Wednesday after he fired a gun at a house party near Lincoln, the Lancaster County Sheriff’s Office says. Around 9:30 p.m. Tuesday, deputies were sent to a home near North 84th Street and Waverly Road on a report of a disturbance.

LINCOLN–(KFOR Dec. 6)–Crime Stoppers this week takes a look at a couple of cases over the past few weeks, including a vandalism and a theft. On Wednesday, Lincoln Police forensics technician Becky Keller told KFOR’s Morning News about an incident from November 14, where the principal at Northeast High School reported what looked like a Molotov cocktail being thrown at the building that caused a small fire. Keller says fire investigators found a broken Starbucks glass bottle with what looked like some cloth sticking out from the top.

LINCOLN–(KFOR Dec. 5)–A 43-year-old Lincoln man was arrested early Tuesday morning, following an incident at a home near 50th and Adams. According to Lincoln Police, officers were called about a fight between two men and a woman in the front yard of a home. When officers showed up, a vehicle was seen driving down an alley and after seeing a cruiser, the vehicle stopped and driver, later identified as Brian Ising, got out and into a house.

• A man has been cited for a second-offense DUI in relation to a fatal crash that occurred in east Lincoln in June. • The crash, which happened at 4:10 a.m. on June 10, involved a Hyundai Genesis and a Kia Soul at the intersection of 56th and A streets.

Discover the shocking story of two individuals arrested for running a drug operation from a Lincoln home. With a large amount of drugs, cash, and illegal paraphernalia found, they now face multiple felony charges. Tune in for the full report.

Mickle Middle School is holding its annual Candy Cane Gram sales from December 11th to 15th. This fundraiser, now in its seventh year, allows students to buy a Candy Cane Gram for $1.00 during lunch. Each gram includes a note and a candy cane. The Student Council will deliver these on December 21st during the 7th period. The proceeds will go to The People’s City Mission.

Interested in adding a furry friend to your family? Even if you're just keen on viewing some of the cute critters available for adoption nearby, there are ample pets waiting for their forever homes in animal shelters throughout and around lincoln.

LINCOLN, Neb. (KLKN) – A four-vehicle crash at a south Lincoln intersection slowed traffic Tuesday afternoon. The crash was reported around 3:10 p.m. at 14th Street and Old Cheney Road. A van going north on 14th tried to turn left on Old Cheney when it was struck by a...

A class of 2025 athlete has announced his commitment to Nebraska. C.J. Simon is a wide receiver prospect for Moore High School out of Moore, Oklahoma. In 2023, Simon had 54 catches for 784 yards and ten touchdowns. He also added 35 carries for 262 yards and three touchdowns. In 2022, he had 64 receptions for 946 yards and 12 touchdowns. The three-star prospect chose Nebraska over Kansas, Oklahoma, Oklahoma State, and Texas Tech. Simon is now the fourth commitment to the class of 2025. He is also the first to commit to that class outside of Nebraska. Defensive lineman Tyson Terry (Omaha, NE), Caden VerMaas (Omaha, NE), and Conor Booth (Wahoo, NE) are all committed to the class of 2025. Thanks to all coaches and teams who have been on this recruiting journey with me. I will be committing to Nebraska University #GBR @CoachMattRhule @GarretMcGuire @HuskersCJC @HuskerFootball @CoachGBryant @Nebraska247 @On3Recruits @Josh_Scoop pic.twitter.com/9DU7h2oI14 — CJ Simon (@alldaycj34) December 2, 2023 Contact/Follow us @CornhuskersWire on Twitter, and like our page on Facebook to follow ongoing coverage of Nebraska news, notes, and opinions.

Earlier we took a statewide look at some of the top quarterbacks in Nebraska high school football.  Nebraska's top high school football players: Meet the state's best quarterbacksNow, we want to hear from you: Who is the best of the best? Vote in the poll and let us know who you think was the ...

Gophers men's basketball coach Ben Johnson spoke with reporters after a 76-65 win over Nebraska Wednesday night at Williams Arena.

Nebraska quarterback Jeff Sims is reportedly re-entering the transfer portal after just 1 season with the Huskers. The former Georgia Tech QB simply did not work out in Lincoln. The veteran, dual-threat QB had a major turnover problem, seeing 12 turnovers in 5 games. He threw 1 touchdown and 6 interceptions this season.

LINCOLN–(KFOR Dec. 6)–Damage estimates are at $130,000 after a fire at a northwest Lincoln home Tuesday night that left three people and two pets looking for a place to live. LFR spokesperson MJ Lierman said the fire was called in around 6pm in the 1900 block of NW...

A Northwest Lincoln garage fire, sparked by ATV maintenance, results in nearly $130K in damage. Tune in for your top headlines and weather.

Tune in to the Lancaster County Board of Commissioners meeting held on December 5, 2023. The session includes the Pledge of Allegiance, approval of minutes, claims, and consent items. Key discussions involve payroll amendments and claims to El Centro deas Americas and the Indian Center.

The Nebraska Cornhuskers basketball team looked like it was going to cruise to a Big Ten opening win. And then they completely and utterly collapsed. Not long after the Nebraska Cornhuskers basketball team got run off the court by Creighton, head coach Fred Hoiberg made a lot of comments about how we’d see what his team was all about in their next game.

• An inmate at the Nebraska State Penitentiary, Leonard Svitak, has died at a Lincoln hospital. • Svitak, 85, was serving a 10 year to life sentence for second degree murder in Lancaster County, a sentence which began in 1974.

Photo from Unsplash and unrelated to the city. For most people, it is a constant necessity of life to manage gas prices. The national average price for a gallon of regular-grade gas on Wednesday is $3.216, a week ago the price is $3.246 , according to AAA.