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WWII veteran receives dying wish for 43rd Army Band to play at his funeral
LINCOLN, Neb. (KOLN) - A World War II veteran who grew up in Lincoln received his dying wish to have the Nebraska National Guard’s 43rd Army Band play at his funeral. Bill Splichal was the first leader of the 43rd Army Band for 27 years. It was established in 1948 and currently has 37 members who perform around the state and country.
Two charged with meth possession after brief chase in Lincoln
LINCOLN, Neb. (KOLN) - Two people were arrested after Lincoln Police found more than 100 grams of methamphetamine in a vehicle on Saturday. Officers took 36-year-old Matthew Hyland and 31-year-old Brittany Fortune into custody after a brief pursuit ended behind a business near 50th and O streets. The vehicle got...
Laser strikes target Nebraska State Patrol pilots
LINCOLN, Neb. (KLKN) — Law enforcement pilots in Nebraska say their safety in the sky is being threatened by lasers. Aiming a laser pointer at an aircraft is a federal felony offense, carrying a maximum sentence of five years in prison and a $250,000 fine. But that hasn’t stopped...
Governor Pillen seeks applicants for Director of Nebraska State Historical Society
LINCOLN, Neb. (Press Release) - Governor Jim Pillen is accepting applications for director of the Nebraska State Historical Society. This year, the Legislature approved, and the Governor signed LB1169, making the Historical Society a code agency. As with other code agencies, the director is appointed by the Governor and subject to legislative approval.
Lincoln named best city for renters
LINCOLN, Neb. (KOLN) - Mayor Leirion Gaylor Baird announced that Forbes named Lincoln the best city in the nation for renters on Wednesday. According to Forbes, 68% of renters have a household salary of $50,000 and 49% of renters rent because they can’t afford to buy. Data shows that...
Lincoln family farm marks the end of an era
LINCOLN, Neb. (KOLN) - After decades of memories, a Lincoln family farm is getting ready to shut its doors. The Cook Farm started over 70 years ago, and now the family is hoping the decades of memories will live on with other people. Merrill Cook and his wife, Karen, collected...
Nebraska Volleyball releases 2024 schedule
LINCOLN, Neb. (WOWT) - The Huskers officially announced their schedule for their 2024 campaign, featuring 20 Big Ten foes and 11 non-conference opponents. The Huskers’ slate features 11 matches against programs that finished in the top 25 in the 2023 AVCA Coaches poll, including six that ended last season in the top ten.
104-year-old WWII veteran receives hero’s welcome at Lincoln retirement community on D-Day anniversary
LINCOLN, Neb. (KOLN) - The Savannah Pines Retirement Community gathered and dressed themselves in red, white and blue to celebrate their friend, a 104-year-old World War II veteran, who returned home from his honor flight on the 80th anniversary of D-Day. Andy Meyerle grew up on a farm near Valley...
Waverly among many Nebraska school districts struggling to fill jobs
WAVERLY, Neb. (KLKN) — Waverly Public Schools is struggling to fill open positions, like many other districts in the state. More than 900 positions were vacant in Nebraska schools this past school year, according to the Nebraska Department of Education. Waverly Superintendent Corey Worrell said principals are spending more...
Temperatures surge into the 90s, near 100° on Wednesday
LINCOLN, Neb. (KOLN) - The forecast hasn’t changed much in the last day as it remains headlined by our first stretch of prolonged summer-time temperatures across the state. Wednesday looks like it’ll be our hottest day across the state over the course of the next week with temperatures reaching the mid to upper 90s and lower 100s. The other thing we’ll keep an eye on is periodic thunderstorm chances over the next week with the potential for some strong to severe storms.
Thieves hit LES utility pole while stealing dump trailer, Lincoln Police say
LINCOLN, Neb. (KOLN) - Lincoln Police made an arrest after a man in Havelock had his dump trailer stolen last week. According to court documents, 58-year-old William Rasp is charged with one count of theft by deception $5,000+. Police said Rasp drove the truck used to steal the trailer on June 4.
Lincoln Public Schools Board discusses pay raises for district bus drivers
LINCOLN, Neb. (KOLN) - By Tuesday night, Lincoln Public Schools will decide whether they will move forward with its proposed bus driver pay raise. The pay package was negotiated with the Transportation Employee Association as a way to tackle a driver shortage across the district. Director of Employee Relations, Benefits...
Cael Frost, Summit League Player of the Year, commits to Nebraska
LINCOLN, Neb. (KOLN) - The Nebraska baseball team received a big time commitment on Tuesday. Cael Frost, the 2024 Summit League Player of the Year, pledged to the Huskers. Frost has two years of eligibility remaining. The South Dakota State transfer had a .343 batting average this spring for the...
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