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Unborn child dies after Lincoln crash
LINCOLN, Neb. (KLKN) — An unborn baby was killed Friday afternoon in a crash in Lincoln. The crash happened about 2:30 p.m. at 16th and E streets, according to the Lincoln Police Department. Police said two cars collided in the intersection. A pregnant passenger in one of the vehicles...
Nebraska Supreme Court rejects Bailey Boswell’s appeal, upholds murder conviction
LINCOLN, Neb. (KOLN) - The Nebraska Supreme Court on Friday rejected Bailey Boswell’s appeal for the murder of 24-year-old Sydney Loofe and upheld her murder conviction. Boswell was sentenced in 2021 to life in prison for her role in the 2017 murder of Loofe, just a few months after her co-defendant and boyfriend at the time, Aubrey Trail, was put on death row for the same crimes. Boswell was spared from the death penalty, which would have made her the first woman on death row in the state.
Lincoln woman scammed out of nearly $9,000 in PayPal fraud scheme
LINCOLN, Neb. (KLKN) – A Lincoln woman was scammed out of $8,914 in a PayPal fraud scheme on Wednesday. The Lincoln Police Department was dispatched to a home near 25th and Superior streets on reports of a scam. Officers met with a woman who said she received an email...
‘Southside Boxing’ helping Lincoln youth with upgraded facility
LINCOLN, Neb. (KOLN) - One of Lincoln’s most well-known boxing gym’s rang in a new era Friday with a ribbon-cutting ceremony. Southside Boxing has been around for over 20 years at two different locations in the Capital City. Now that the COVID pandemic has began to loosen its grip, the boxing gym has seen a surge in people coming through their doors.
Lincoln woman once in prison uses her ‘limitless possibility’ to help other former inmates
LINCOLN, Neb. (KLKN) – A Lincoln woman is using her past to create a better future for others. Since Tessa Domingus was released from prison, she’s taken on the role of helping inmates succeed after prison. From the start, her life was troubled. Her father was in prison,...
New Highway and Street Superintendents Licensed
(Lincoln, Neb.) — Seventeen people successfully completed the April 5, 2024, examination and are now licensed by the Nebraska Board of Examiners for County Highway and City Street Superintendents. Licensed County Highway and City Street Superintendents are Mr. Timothy J. Bazar of Papillion; Mr. Joshua Blake of Lincoln; Mr....
Lincoln man convicted of illegally possessing ammunition
OMAHA, Neb. (WOWT) - Below is a roundup of federal sentences handed down in the District of Nebraska as provided by U.S. Attorney Susan T. Lehr’s office. There is no parole in the federal system. Emeterio Sepulveda-Moreno, 43, of Sinaloa, Mexico, was sentenced Thursday in Omaha to 135 months...
LPD is Investigating Two Different Attempted Extortion Cases
An extortion attempt is being investigated by Lincoln Police, when a 43-year-old woman took a call late Tuesday afternoon at Bryan East Campus off of 48th and Sumner from a man identifying himself as Sgt. Gaston with the Lancaster County Sheriff’s Office. Lincoln Police Captain Todd Kocian says the...
NSAA State Baseball: Highlights & Scores (Saturday, May 11)
LINCOLN, Neb. (KOLN) - Watch Highlights from the Class A, B, & C NSAA State Baseball playoffs. On Saturday, May 11, 2024, Classes B & C played their first tournament games. NSAA State Baseball Scores (Saturday, May 11) Class B. FINAL: (1) Norris 13, (8) Lincoln Northwest 2 (5 Innings)
Sunken Gardens ‘kicks off’ summer with annual planting party
LINCOLN, Neb. (KLKN) – The Sunken Gardens’ annual planting party took place Saturday, seeing a record turnout. The gardens are a Lincoln favorite, and this year’s event had the best turn out they’ve ever seen. Employees say this weekend’s popularity is likely to do with families...
Nebraska Track and Field Breaks Multiple School Records
(Lincoln, NE) – Nebraska’s track and field team was able to break multiple school records during the Big Ten Championships in yesterday’s (Friday) meet. Dash Sirmon was able to break the javelin school record with a throw of 265’3″ on his final attempt. That throw helped him earn the silver medal and earned third in the NCAA. Another school record that was broken came in the 200-meter dash. In his first time to ever race in the 200-meter dash this season, Garrett Kaalund broke the school record at 20.50, earning the second seed.
Nebraska softball’s Billie Andrews Named to Big Ten All-Tournament Team
LINCOLN, Neb. (Nebraska Athletics) - Billie Andrews was named to the Big Ten All-Tournament team on Saturday following the championship game. In two games at the Big Ten Tournament, Andrews went 6-for-7 with three home runs and six RBIs. She also scored four runs and was hit by a pitch while posting an .875 on-base percentage and a 2.143 slugging percentage.
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