Isabella Benson

Reporter at KOLN/KGIN-TV (Lincoln, NE)

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Birth and Baby Fair highlights the benefits of breastfeeding

Aug 26, 2023 | 1011now.com | Isabella Benson

LINCOLN, Neb. (KOLN) - Lincoln hit a milestone on Saturday. Just in time for National Breastfeeding Month, it was made official that Lincoln would highlight Black Breastfeeding Week, from Aug. 25 through Aug. 31, to encourage breastfeeding among the community. The Birth and Baby Fair put on by Malone Maternal Wellness on Saturday highlighted the new proclamation, as well as the journey of motherhood within the black community. The Malone Center has been around since 1955.
LPS proposes a boundary adjustment for two schools

Aug 25, 2023 | 1011now.com | Isabella Benson

LINCOLN, Neb. (KOLN) - Lincoln Public Schools is a rapidly growing district and as a result, the Lincoln Board of Education has proposed boundary adjustments for two schools in the area. The proposal includes adjustments to both Kooser Elementary and Campbell Elementary with adjustments assigning the area from Folkways to I-80 and 14th to 27th street to Campbell Elementary.
Maui wildfires affects those in Nebraska

Aug 19, 2023 | 1011now.com | Isabella Benson

LINCOLN, Neb. (KOLN) - The death toll of the Maui wildfires is reaching over 100, and emergency services said it will continue to rise. 10/11 NOW spoke to one of Lincoln’s own who is from Maui, and she explained how she is helping her family still there, and the heartache she has experienced watching her community fall to the ground. Kyla Heuermann was born and raised in Maui, and that place she calls home is looking a lot different.
Capital Humane Society sees influx of dogs

Aug 18, 2023 | 1011now.com | Isabella Benson

LINCOLN, Neb. (KOLN) - There’s been an average of 240 dogs coming into the Capital Humane Society each month in 2023. This has been a concern for staff, as it’s resulting in a slim number of beds available for incoming dogs. There were only four dog kennels available at the Capital Humane Society as of Thursday. That number went up to 22 on Friday, but this still puts a lot of stress on the staff members, volunteers and even the pets as it’s been a constant problem since 2022.
LPS adds new preschool classrooms across the district

Aug 17, 2023 | 1011now.com | Isabella Benson

LINCOLN, Neb. (KOLN) - Within the last two years, three Lincoln schools have added preschool classrooms to their building. At Standing Bear High School on Thursday, preschoolers and their teachers experienced these new rooms for the first time. Standing Bear High School is one of the three schools that have added preschool classrooms within the past two years. Parents and teachers say having more spaces like this in Lincoln make a big difference.
Four Bryan West hospice nurses surprised with ‘Hospice Hero’ award

Aug 9, 2023 | 1011now.com | Isabella Benson

LINCOLN, Neb. (KOLN) - Seeing a loved one near the end of their life is not an easy feat, and in a hospice setting, a good support system matters for the patient and their family. On Wednesday, Kyle Chandler, Nancy Sell, Tandy Becher and Sara Hennessy were given the ‘Hospice Hero’ award to highlight their hard work on the hospice unit at Bryan West. It’s a fairly new award presented by AseraCare, Bryan’s partner for hospice care. When those recipients found out, they were quite surprised.
Hamilton cast takes the stage for the fourth performance in Lincoln

Aug 4, 2023 | 1011now.com | Isabella Benson

LINCOLN, Neb. (KOLN) - Hamilton has made it’s way to Lincoln and the cast took the stage on Wednesday for opening night. Staff at the Lied Center said they are thrilled to bring the magic of the musical to the Capital City and said so many people are a part of making it happen. These important individuals include stage crew, costume designers, dozens of local team members and more.
Bumps and Babies event celebrates motherhood

Jul 29, 2023 | 1011now.com | Isabella Benson

LINCOLN, Neb. (KOLN) - Several Lincoln small businesses, nonprofits and service vendors gathered to support moms, babies and families on Saturday by promoting resources for the community. It was the second annual Bumps and Babies event at the Icebox. Around 65 booths pertaining to a mother and her baby were set up at the event. One booth, with co-owners Liz Pohlen and Mariah Flodman highlighted resources to help infants to young adults achieve important milestones.
Man assaulted and robbed while riding bike in northeast Lincoln, police say

Jul 28, 2023 | 1011now.com | Isabella Benson

LINCOLN, Neb. (KOLN) - Lincoln Police are searching for two men who attacked and robbed a man on a bicycle in a northeast Lincoln neighborhood Thursday afternoon. The 28-year-old victim told police he was riding his bike near 58th and Gladstone when a silver pickup began following him. He told police he tried to get out of the way but fell off his bicycle. According to police, the two men got out of the truck, punched him several times and took his bike and cell phone, valued at $350.
Lincoln businesses team up to fuel community get-together at Belmont Community Center

Jul 22, 2023 | 1011now.com | Isabella Benson

LINCOLN, Neb. (KOLN) - Two local businesses teamed up to give back to a Lincoln neighborhood and fuel that community feel. 402 Creamery and Roast Busters Coffee set up shop at the Belmont Community Center Saturday afternoon to give out some free treats. Organizers said they were expecting 350 people to show up and it ended up being quite the hit. Over 100 dishes of ice cream and cups of coffee were given to people all across Lincoln.