Skip to contentLINCOLN, Neb. (KOLN) - The Nebraska State Capitol building will be lit up green from Thursday through Sunday for Veterans Day.“Lighting the Capitol green has become a tradition in Nebraska and serves as a reminder to our state’s veterans that we recognize them and are here to serve and support them,” Nebraska Department of Veterans’ Affairs Director John Hilgert said. “While every day is Veterans Day for our agency, we especially want to take a moment this weekend to honor the men and women of Nebraska who have answered the call to duty. Please take a moment to thank the...…Skip to contentLINCOLN, Neb. (KOLN) - The Nebraska State Capitol building will be lit up green from Thursday through Sunday for Veterans Day.“Lighting the Capitol green has become a tradition in Nebraska and serves as a reminder to our state’s veterans that we recognize them and are here to serve and support them,” Nebraska Department of Veterans’ Affairs Director John Hilgert said. “While every day is Veterans Day for our agency, we especially want to take a moment this weekend to honor the men and women of Nebraska who have answered the call to duty. Please take a moment to thank the...WW…

Skip to contentLINCOLN, Neb. (Press Release) - The Big Ten Conference announced its 2024 football schedule on Thursday afternoon, the first season without divisions in an 18-team Big Ten.Nebraska will play four conference home games at Memorial Stadium, with five league road contests. Conference play begins on Saturday, Sept. 21 after non-conference home games against UTEP (Aug. 31), Colorado (Sept. 7) and Northern Iowa (Sept. 14).Nebraska will open conference play at home for the first time since 2017, taking on Illinois at Memorial Stadium on Sept. 21. The Huskers travel to Purdue on...…Skip to contentLINCOLN, Neb. (Press Release) - The Big Ten Conference announced its 2024 football schedule on Thursday afternoon, the first season without divisions in an 18-team Big Ten.Nebraska will play four conference home games at Memorial Stadium, with five league road contests. Conference play begins on Saturday, Sept. 21 after non-conference home games against UTEP (Aug. 31), Colorado (Sept. 7) and Northern Iowa (Sept. 14).Nebraska will open conference play at home for the first time since 2017, taking on Illinois at Memorial Stadium on Sept. 21. The Huskers travel to Purdue on...WW…

Skip to contentLENEXA, Kan. (KOLN) - The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency Region Seven confirmed Tuesday that the removal of oil that spilled into a Kansas creek in December 2022 has been completed.EPA Region Seven said the removal of oil within Mill Creek near Washington, Kansas, was complete during a final visual inspection of the creek on Friday, Oct. 13. The creek’s flow and water levels have been returned to natural conditions.The Kansas Department of Health and Environment and the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers will continue inspections and monitoring of riparian restoration for the...…Skip to contentLENEXA, Kan. (KOLN) - The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency Region Seven confirmed Tuesday that the removal of oil that spilled into a Kansas creek in December 2022 has been completed.EPA Region Seven said the removal of oil within Mill Creek near Washington, Kansas, was complete during a final visual inspection of the creek on Friday, Oct. 13. The creek’s flow and water levels have been returned to natural conditions.The Kansas Department of Health and Environment and the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers will continue inspections and monitoring of riparian restoration for the...WW…

LINCOLN, Neb. (KOLN) - On Thursday, Gov. Pete Ricketts and state officials discussed vaccine distribution throughout the state and how an increase in doses could mean getting vaccines to the general population by April or May.Although Nebraska is participating in the Federal Retail Pharmacy Program, none of Nebraska’s pharmacies received vaccines through the program this week.DHHS incident commander Angie Ling said some of the state’s allotted vaccines have not made it to the state due to the extreme weather most of the U.S. has had this week.According to Ling, vaccine production is...…LINCOLN, Neb. (KOLN) - On Thursday, Gov. Pete Ricketts and state officials discussed vaccine distribution throughout the state and how an increase in doses could mean getting vaccines to the general population by April or May.Although Nebraska is participating in the Federal Retail Pharmacy Program, none of Nebraska’s pharmacies received vaccines through the program this week.DHHS incident commander Angie Ling said some of the state’s allotted vaccines have not made it to the state due to the extreme weather most of the U.S. has had this week.According to Ling, vaccine production is...WW…

LINCOLN, Neb. (KOLN) - The Nebraska National Guard is sending 230 personnel to Washington D.C., to provide support for the inauguration of Joe Biden.Nebraska’s initial plan for inauguration support called for 30 personnel to provide communications, food service, administrative and religious support to the National Guard task force.A subsequent request for another 200 personnel to assist civilian law enforcement with security operations was received and approved by Nebraska officials this week.Soldiers and Airmen from the National Guards of nearly all 54 states, territories and District of...…LINCOLN, Neb. (KOLN) - The Nebraska National Guard is sending 230 personnel to Washington D.C., to provide support for the inauguration of Joe Biden.Nebraska’s initial plan for inauguration support called for 30 personnel to provide communications, food service, administrative and religious support to the National Guard task force.A subsequent request for another 200 personnel to assist civilian law enforcement with security operations was received and approved by Nebraska officials this week.Soldiers and Airmen from the National Guards of nearly all 54 states, territories and District of...WW…

LINCOLN, Neb. (KOLN) - The Lancaster County Sheriff’s Office said a 9-year-old Seward boy was killed in a hunting accident near Branched Oak Lake on Sunday morning.The accident happened near NW 98th Street and West Davey road about 7:40 a.m.LSO said the young boy accidentally shot himself while pheasant hunting with his father.Authorities said Gunnar Holte, 9, was shooting at a bird, went to reload a shotgun, and the gun fired.The father said he turned around and saw his son had fallen.An off-duty Lincoln Police officer was also in the area hunting and tried to help the boy.The child was...…LINCOLN, Neb. (KOLN) - The Lancaster County Sheriff’s Office said a 9-year-old Seward boy was killed in a hunting accident near Branched Oak Lake on Sunday morning.The accident happened near NW 98th Street and West Davey road about 7:40 a.m.LSO said the young boy accidentally shot himself while pheasant hunting with his father.Authorities said Gunnar Holte, 9, was shooting at a bird, went to reload a shotgun, and the gun fired.The father said he turned around and saw his son had fallen.An off-duty Lincoln Police officer was also in the area hunting and tried to help the boy.The child was...WW…

NORTON, Kan. (KOLN) - An outbreak of COVID-19 has occurred at a Kansas nursing home in Norton. The Andbe Home is a privately owned facility and has confirmed all 62 residents have tested positive for COVID-19. Of these 62 residents, 10 have passed away, one is hospitalized, and the remaining 51 are being cared for at the nursing home facility. Some staff members have tested positive for COVID-19 and the remaining staff are being tested.Norton County Hospital has conducted the testing of residents and staff at the nursing home facility. Tests were sent to the Kansas Department of Health and...…NORTON, Kan. (KOLN) - An outbreak of COVID-19 has occurred at a Kansas nursing home in Norton. The Andbe Home is a privately owned facility and has confirmed all 62 residents have tested positive for COVID-19. Of these 62 residents, 10 have passed away, one is hospitalized, and the remaining 51 are being cared for at the nursing home facility. Some staff members have tested positive for COVID-19 and the remaining staff are being tested.Norton County Hospital has conducted the testing of residents and staff at the nursing home facility. Tests were sent to the Kansas Department of Health and...WW…

LINCOLN, Neb. (KOLN) - On Friday, Governor Pete Ricketts issued a new Directed Health Measure for the state that goes into effect Wednesday, Oct. 21 - Nov. 30.“We need to have a renewed emphasis that we are slowing the spread of the virus,” said Gov. Ricketts. “As I said, it pains me to put these measures in place to restrain personal liberty. However, it is important that we don’t become like Italy and not be able to provide that care for people who show up to the hospital system.”Elective Procedures/SurgeriesIn order to continue elective procedures, hospitals must maintain at least 10% of...…LINCOLN, Neb. (KOLN) - On Friday, Governor Pete Ricketts issued a new Directed Health Measure for the state that goes into effect Wednesday, Oct. 21 - Nov. 30.“We need to have a renewed emphasis that we are slowing the spread of the virus,” said Gov. Ricketts. “As I said, it pains me to put these measures in place to restrain personal liberty. However, it is important that we don’t become like Italy and not be able to provide that care for people who show up to the hospital system.”Elective Procedures/SurgeriesIn order to continue elective procedures, hospitals must maintain at least 10% of...WW…

Numbers released from the University of Nebraska Medical Center estimate nearly 96 million Americans could become infected with COVID-19, resulting in roughly 480,000 deaths. UNMC said those numbers can only hold true if no precautions are taken to stop the spread of the virus. Nebraska State Senators were briefed on the UNMC's “Best Guess Epidemiology" numbers for the coronavirus on Tuesday morning. Lincoln Lancaster County Health Director Pat Lopez presented lawmakers with the numbers provided by UNMC, which estimates 96 million people could be infected with the virus in the United States...…Numbers released from the University of Nebraska Medical Center estimate nearly 96 million Americans could become infected with COVID-19, resulting in roughly 480,000 deaths. UNMC said those numbers can only hold true if no precautions are taken to stop the spread of the virus. Nebraska State Senators were briefed on the UNMC's “Best Guess Epidemiology" numbers for the coronavirus on Tuesday morning. Lincoln Lancaster County Health Director Pat Lopez presented lawmakers with the numbers provided by UNMC, which estimates 96 million people could be infected with the virus in the United States...WW…

On Friday, the University of Nebraska announced the NebraskaPromise program. The program allows for students whose families are at or below the median income level in Nebraska, which is $60,000, to attend the University of Nebraska tuition-free. You must be a Nebraska resident, a full-time undergraduate student, and maintain a 2.5 GPA in order to qualify.“This newly introduced program will impact over 1,000 Nebraska students. It will take affect next year for new students, as well as students already attending the university,” said NU Regent Tim Clare. Clare went on to say the NU system...…On Friday, the University of Nebraska announced the NebraskaPromise program. The program allows for students whose families are at or below the median income level in Nebraska, which is $60,000, to attend the University of Nebraska tuition-free. You must be a Nebraska resident, a full-time undergraduate student, and maintain a 2.5 GPA in order to qualify.“This newly introduced program will impact over 1,000 Nebraska students. It will take affect next year for new students, as well as students already attending the university,” said NU Regent Tim Clare. Clare went on to say the NU system...WW…