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Firefighters pull the plug on fire near outbuilding in west Lincoln
LINCOLN, Neb. (KOLN) - First responders worked to put out a fire along South 7th Street in west Lincoln on Tuesday. Lincoln Fire and Rescue was called to the industrial area around 11 a.m. on report of a confirmed structure fire. A 10/11 reporter on the scene said crews managed...
Much of central US faces severe thunderstorm threat and possible tornadoes
Tens of millions of Americans stretching from Lincoln, Nebraska, to Baltimore could face strong thunderstorms Monday night through Wednesday, with tornadoes possible in a few states. Southern Iowa, Northern Missouri and Central Illinois faces the largest threat of "significant hail and tornado potential," on Tuesday the agency said.
‘Bittersweet’: Lincoln’s Malone Center torn down to make way for larger building
LINCOLN, Neb. (KLKN) – Demolition of the Malone Center’s main campus began Monday to prepare for a larger space to better fit the community’s needs. The Malone Center has had little to no updates since its foundation in Lincoln decades ago. The center offers a variety of...
‘Drive safely and slow down’: Nebraska State Patrol reports spike in speeding tickets
LINCOLN, Neb. (KLKN) – The Nebraska State Patrol is reporting an increase in speeding citations across the state in 2024. So far this year, troopers have stopped 289 drivers for speeding over 100 mph and 1,385 for going over 90 mph, the patrol said Monday. That’s more citations “than...
6 First Alert Forecast - Storms increasing overnight and Tuesday morning
OMAHA, Neb. (WOWT) - Storms are firing up behind a warm front and traveling NE through the viewing are tonight. The best chance in the Metro is through midnight, after this most of the overnight storms will be in W Iowa. The severe threat overnight is quite spotty, but we cannot rule out a strong storm or two with mainly a hail and wind threat.
A cold front brings cooler temperatures, more rain chances to the area Wednesday into Thursday
LINCOLN, Neb. (KOLN) - After a busy stretch of weather from Monday evening into the day on Tuesday that saw numerous severe thunderstorm and tornado warnings - with several confirmed tornadoes - calmer conditions are expected as we head into the day on Wednesday. The forecast is headlined by a cold front that will sweep across the state on Wednesday evening, bringing cooler temperatures and rain chances back into the forecast again. Thankfully this time, severe weather is not expected to accompany our rainfall.
Executing warrant leads to fentanyl bust and second arrest in Lincoln, police say
LINCOLN, Neb. (KOLN) - Lincoln Police have arrested a man accused of selling fentanyl in the Capital City. According to court documents, 33-year-old Philmoon Kuku is charged with one count of distributing an exceptionally hazardous drug. He was arrested and booked in the Lancaster County Jail on Friday. Earlier that...
Nebraska men’s basketball lands 6-foot-8 transfer guard
Nebraska men’s basketball has landed another prospect in the portal as it got a commitment from former Rutgers freshman guard Gavin Griffiths. He is the third player the Huskers have acquired from the portal, along with junior forward Andrew Morgan and senior point guard Rollie Worster. Griffiths was in...
1,700 lose electricity after tree falls onto power line in south Lincoln
LINCOLN, Neb. (KLKN) — Some Lincoln residents lost power Monday evening. The outage affected about 1,700 customers, according to the Lincoln Electric System. It was reported about 5:45 p.m. and is centered near 27th Street and Nebraska Parkway. A Channel 8 reporter there saw a tree that had fallen...
Storms Rumble Across Eastern Nebraska Late Monday, Early Tuesday
LINCOLN–(KFOR Apr. 16)–Severe weather moved across portions of east-central and southeast Nebraska late Monday night and early Tuesday morning, dumping heavy rain in a short amount of time and high winds caused some tree damage. A tornado watch was posted shortly after 2am Tuesday for the area and...
10/11 sits down with DHHS CEO Steve Corsi, Tony Green ahead of mental health townhall
LINCOLN, Neb. (KOLN) -In the State Office Building in downtown Lincoln Tuesday, Lincoln people have a chance to help DHHS top executives improve how the state tackles mental health and needs of those in crisis. It’s at a townhall focused on mental health access. 10/11 spoke with CEO Dr. Steve...
LES and Norris Public Power report multiple outages affecting customers
LINCOLN, Neb. (KOLN) - Several power outages are being reported Tuesday morning following severe storms overnight. According to Lincoln Electric System, about 56 customers around the Country Club of Lincoln are currently without power. Norris Public Power is reporting more than 130 outages affecting customers in Lancaster, Seward, Gage and...
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