Category Archives: KLIN News
In-Person Graduations Back On For Lincoln Public Schools Students
In-Person graduations are back on for Lincoln Public Schools. At Tuesday’s mayoral COVID-19 media briefing, LPS Superintendent Steve Joel announced graduations will take place over three days, J...
Jun 16, 2020
Nebraska Democrats Demand U.S Senate Candidate Withdraw Over Inappropriate Comments Toward Staffer
Officials with the Nebraska Democratic Party is asking that U.S. Senate candidate Chris Janicek withdraw from the senate race after reviewing “inappropriate comments” made toward a campaig...
Jun 16, 2020
LPD: Help Needed Identifying Demonstrator Observed Throwing "Lit Objects" During May Protests
Lincoln Police asking for the public's help identifying a demonstrator observed throwing lit objects at buildings during May protests. Officer Erin Spilker said the demonstrator was caught on video br...
Jun 16, 2020
Council Passes Hate Crime Legislation
A bipartisan effort from the Lincoln City Council pushes hate-crime legislation into law. “I appreciate everybody’s comments and thoughts. There are a lot of emotions,” Richard McGin...
Jun 16, 2020
Tuesday Morning COVID-19 Update
The Lancaster County Health Department reports that 15 lab-confirmed cases of COVID 19 have been reported in Lincoln bringing the community total to 1,487. The overall positivity rate is 7-percent in ...
Jun 16, 2020
Dozens Line Up At Woods Pool For Reopening Amid Pandemic
Dozens of swimmers gathered at Woods Pool Monday morning in anticipation of the first swim of the year after pool reopenings were initially delayed amid coronavirus concerns. Lincoln Resident Drew Moa...
Jun 15, 2020
Sheriff: Deputy Won't Face Disciplinary Action For Role In May Protest
The Lancaster County Sheriff's office says a deputy who faced intense criticism after he appeared to pull a protester by her hair during Black Lives Matter demonstrations May 31st, acted justifiably. ...
Jun 15, 2020
LPD: Public Advised To Be On Lookout For Shotgun Stolen Out Of Car
Lincoln police are asking the public to on the lookout for a shotgun that was stolen out a car over the weekend. The department reports officers were sent to a residence in the 1700 block of Pinedale ...
Jun 15, 2020
City Council To Review Budget That Reflects Closure of $12 Million Gap This Afternoon
Mayor Leirion Gaylor Baird's proposed budget for the 2020-2021 fiscal year closes an estimated $12 million budget gap with a combination of cuts and revenue enhancements, but no increase in the City p...
Jun 15, 2020
ICYMI: Lincoln's Mayor Considering Pardons For Peaceful Protestors Who Broke Curfew
Mayor Leirion Gaylor Baird says she’s considering pardons for peaceful protestors who broke curfew two weeks ago, but said she won’t give it to everyone. “I do not intend to pardon a...
Jun 15, 2020