Category Archives: KLIN News
Traffic Stop Nets 770 Pound of Pot
Troopers with the Nebraska State Patrol arrested two California men after locating 770 pounds of marijuana during a traffic stop Wednesday near Seward. At approximately 3:50 p.m. Wednesday, a trooper ...
Mar 04, 2021
Kittens Found In Suitcase Left In Ditch
Lancaster County Sheriff’s deputies were called to 62nd and Holdrege around 7 p.m. Wednesday night to investigate a suspicious item. Deputies found a suitcase in a ditch and noticed there was mo...
Mar 04, 2021
Elderly Man Assaulted, Suspect Arrested
A 71 year old man is recovering after an assault and robbery on March 2nd bear 11th and G Street. The victim told police he was approached by 59 year old Cornelius Moore. The two argued over a debt. T...
Mar 04, 2021
27 Year Old Man Booked On Weapons Charge Following February 21st Investigation
Lincoln Police were following up on a shots fired call on February 21st at 33rd and Portia. Investigators were notified that 27 year old Joseph Martinez had a firearm in his possession and he was a co...
Mar 04, 2021
Homicide Investigation Continues into the Death of 33-Year James Shekie
A few more details were made available at a Thursday morning news conference in the homicide investigation of 33-year old James Shekie. Brian Jackson, LPD Lincoln Police Acting Chief Brian Jackson sai...
Mar 04, 2021
Escapee Arrested in Omaha
An inmate who left the Community Corrections Center - Omaha on November 19, 2020 was arrested Tuesday night by the Omaha Police Department. Officers took Kabir Haywood into custody around 8:00 p.m. ne...
Mar 04, 2021
19-Year Old Lincoln Man Killed in Motorcycle Accident
A 19 year-old Lincoln man is dead following a motorcycle accident at 27th & Tierra Drive shortly before 9:30 Wednesday evening. Lincoln Police Captain Max Hubka reports a SUV was Southbound on 27...
Mar 04, 2021
Wednesday COVID-19 Update
Lab-confirmed cases reported today: 34 Total number of cases: 28,327 Deaths reported today: 0 Total number of deaths: 221 Recoveries: 13,958 Weekly positivity rate: February 21 through 27: 22 percent ...
Mar 03, 2021
Gov. Ricketts, DHHS Leaders Outline the Next Phase of the State’s Coronavirus Vaccination Plan
Governor Pete Ricketts hosted a press conference to discuss the State's coronavirus vaccination plan. Currently, the State is in Phase 1B of the plan, with at least 90% of vaccinations going to Nebras...
Mar 03, 2021
Mayor’s Interfaith Prayer Breakfast Set for April 7
The public is invited to attend the 37th annual Mayor’s Interfaith Prayer Breakfast, which will be presented online from 7:30 to 8:45 a.m. Wednesday, April 7. The theme is "Faith, Spirituality, ...
Mar 03, 2021