Andrew Ward

Lincoln

Sports Director at KLKN-TV (Lincoln, NE)

Morning anchor for @Channel8ABC. Former sports guy. Nebraska Grad. Iowa native. Opinions = mine. Send story ideas to [email protected].

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Midday Interview: Lincoln Youth Football prepares for first girls flag football season

1 month ago | klkntv.com | Andrew Ward

LINCOLN, Neb. (KLKN) — Lincoln Youth Football is preparing for it’s inaugural season of girls flag football. The organization is hosting a camp as well on Sunday, April 27th. Several organizers joined Channel 8 News at midday to talk about this new opportunity in Lincoln. PRESS RELEASE: Lincoln Youth Football (LYF) and the Lincoln Community Learning Center are excited to announce that Mayor Leirion Gaylor Baird will proclaim April 27, 2025 as Girls Flag Football Day in Lincoln, Neb.
Two injured after garbage truck and car collide in southeast Lincoln, police say

2 months ago | klkntv.com | Andrew Ward

LINCOLN, Neb. (KLKN) — Lincoln Police say two people were taken to the hospital early Friday morning after crash in southeast Lincoln. LPD said it happened around 5:45 a.m. near S. 56th and Stockwell Streets. Police said a car and a garbage truck collided. The driver of the car and a 1-year-old child were taken to the hospital with non-life threatening injuries. According to a Channel 8 reporter at the scene, the car had major damage to its front-end. Traffic was closed for about an hour on S.
Two dead, teen critically injured in central Lincoln shooting, police say

2 months ago | klkntv.com | Joseph H. McCarty |Andrew Ward

LINCOLN, Neb. (KLKN) — Two people are dead and a teenager is in critical condition after a shooting Wednesday in central Lincoln, police say. LPD said it happened around 12:10 a.m. at an apartment complex near 22nd and G streets. When officers arrived on scene they found a man and a woman both dead with gunshot wounds. LPD said a teenage boy was taken to the hospital and is now in surgery. Two other children were found at the apartment, LPD said.
Two dead, teen injured in suspected murder-suicide in Lincoln, police say

2 months ago | klkntv.com | Joseph H. McCarty |Andrew Ward |Nolan Dorn

LINCOLN, Neb. (KLKN) — Police are investigating a suspected murder-suicide at a central Lincoln apartment complex Wednesday morning. Around 12:10 a.m., a 13-year-old boy called 911 to report that he and his 40-year-old mother had been shot at an apartment complex near 22nd and G streets. When officers arrived, they found a 44-year-old Lincoln man who had appeared to have shot himself, according to Police Chief Michon Morrow.
Midday Interview: Southview Baptist Church Easter Play

2 months ago | klkntv.com | Andrew Ward

LINCOLN, Neb. (KLKN) — The Southview Baptist Church in Lincoln is gearing up for it’s annual Easter play, which is entering it’s 31st year. Sylvana Airan with Southview Baptist stopped by Channel 8 News at midday to talk about the performance.
LPS cancels classes due to winter weather

Mar 5, 2025 | klkntv.com | Andrew Ward

LINCOLN, Neb. (KLKN) — Lincoln Public Schools announced a district-wide closure for Wednesday due to winter weather. LPS said all classes are canceled and buildings are closed for Wednesday. There will be limited high school practices after 3 p.m.“LPS knows that school closures can cause hardships for families, and for that reason LPS tries to remain open during inclement weather whenever possible,” LPS said in a statement on Wednesday.
Playoff Preview: Local high school football teams prepare for postseason

Nov 1, 2024 | klkntv.com | Andrew Ward

LINCOLN, Neb. (KLKN) — Channel 8’s high school football morning pep rally brought a full preview of the upcoming playoffs. Several teams across the state are getting ready to open the postseason on Friday. That includes the Lincoln Christian Crusaders who have to travel all the way to Chadron for their opening round game. The Crusaders began the more than 400-mile trek on Thursday. Meanwhile, Lincoln Southeast is hosting Millard North at Seacrest Field.
‘It could've been our house’: Neighbors worry after drive-by shooting in south Lincoln

Oct 31, 2024 | klkntv.com | Andrew Ward |Courtney Skornia

LINCOLN, Neb. (KLKN) – Lincoln Police are investigating a drive-by shooting in south Lincoln. The Lincoln Police Department said it happened around 2:30 a.m. Thursday near 40th Street and Old Cheney Road. Officers discovered that a home on 38th Street was struck by nine bullets, according to LPD. Police said no one was injured. Later Thursday morning, one of the owners of the house was cleaning up damage from his door, which was hit by one of the bullets. He said he never expected it to happen.
Police investigating drive-by shooting in south Lincoln

Oct 31, 2024 | klkntv.com | Andrew Ward

LINCOLN, Neb. (KLKN) — Lincoln Police are investigating a shooting in south Lincoln. LPD said it happened around 2:30 a.m. Thursday near South 40th Street and Old Cheney Road. Officers discovered a nearby home was struck by multiple bullets, according to LPD. LPD said there was no one injured, and the investigation is ongoing. Anyone with information is asked to call Lincoln Police at 402-441-6000 or Crime Stoppers at 402-475-3600.
Nebraska regents approve alcohol sales at Husker football, volleyball games

Oct 4, 2024 | klkntv.com | Andrew Ward

LINCOLN, Neb. (KLKN) — You’ll be able to enjoy an ice-cold adult beverage while watching a Husker sporting event, starting next year. The University of Nebraska Board of Regents approved the sale of alcohol at all Nebraska sporting events, starting the fall of 2025. This includes football games at Memorial Stadium and volleyball games at the Bob Devaney Center. Alcohol sales were already permitted at Nebraska basketball, baseball and softball games.