Jacob Elliott

Lincoln

Digital Content Producer at KOLN/KGIN-TV (Lincoln, NE)

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Four dogs rescued from hot car near Gateway Mall

5 days ago | 1011now.com | Jacob Elliott

LINCOLN, Neb. (KOLN) - Lincoln Police helped rescue four dogs from a hot car at Gateway Mall on Sunday. Police were called around 4:26 p.m. to the west parking lot of the mall, where four dogs were seen inside a locked vehicle. Police attempted to contact the owner of the vehicle, but could not find any contact information. One of the officers forced entry into the car, which had reached around 99 degrees.
Man charged after nearly stealing $100,000 from Lincoln man in elaborate scam, police say

2 weeks ago | 1011now.com | Jacob Elliott

LINCOLN, Neb. (KOLN) - A man was charged after nearly stealing $100,000 as part of a scam, Lincoln Police said. Police were called to a belated fraud on Friday. According to LPD, a man reported that he received an email informing him that he was charged $1,000 from his PayPal account on June 3. The man called the phone number on the email to report the transaction as fraudulent, since he did not have a PayPal account.
Man arrested after driving drunk with 3 kids through Lincoln, police say

2 weeks ago | 1011now.com | Jacob Elliott

LINCOLN, Neb. (KOLN) - A man was arrested on Saturday after allegedly driving three times over the legal limit with three children in the backseat of his vehicle, Lincoln Police said. LPD was called to a hit and run near South 40th Street and Nebraska Parkway. According to LPD, a driver was driving recklessly and speeding. The driver of the vehicle hit the rear of another car near the intersection before he backed up and ran a red light going eastbound on Nebraska Parkway, police said.
Several streets expected to close for construction in Lincoln

2 weeks ago | 1011now.com | Jacob Elliott

LINCOLN, Neb. (KOLN) - Several streets in Lincoln are expected to close for the week of June 9. The following major streets have full closures scheduled:First Street, from Charleston Street to Cornhusker Highway, is expected to be closed from April 28 to Aug. 8 due to bridge maintenance. 12th Street, from Q Street to R Street, is scheduled to close on Tuesday. 40th Street from South Street to Randolph Street is expected to be closed to local traffic for water main replacements from May 28 to Aug. 29.
Two people in critical condition following north Lincoln shooting

2 weeks ago | 1011now.com | Jacob Elliott |Brandon Mueting

LINCOLN, Neb. (KOLN) - The Lincoln Police Department is investigating a shooting in north Lincoln from Saturday morning. According to LPD, officers were dispatched to a home near 26th and Potter Streets around 10:30 a.m. for a stabbing. However, when police arrived, they found a 41-year-old Lincoln man and a 32-year-old Lincoln woman with gunshot wounds. Both were taken to the hospital, as of Saturday evening, both are in critical condition.
Two people hospitalized after shooting in north Lincoln

2 weeks ago | 1011now.com | Jacob Elliott

LINCOLN, Neb. (KOLN) - Two people were hospitalized after a shooting in north Lincoln on Saturday. According to LPD, police were originally called to the report of a stabbing near North 26th and Potter streets at 10:30 a.m. When police arrived, they found two people who had been shot. They were taken to a local hospital, where they remain in serious condition. Police are currently looking from a suspect. This incident is still under investigation. Stay connected to 1011now.com for the latest updates.
Man convicted after authorities find body of missing Butler County man

1 month ago | 1011now.com | Jacob Elliott

COLUMBUS, Neb. (KOLN) - A man was convicted Tuesday after authorities discovered the body of a missing Butler County man in rural Colfax County, leading to charges against three people accused of abandoning and concealing the remains. According to court documents, 47-year-old Robert Weaselhead Jr. pled guilty to removal and concealment of a dead human body, tampering with physical evidence and concealment of the death of the another person. Sentencing for Weaselhead is scheduled for July 3.
Man drives drunk to get donuts in Lincoln with kids in the vehicle, police say

1 month ago | 1011now.com | Jacob Elliott

LINCOLN, Neb. (KOLN) - A man was arrested after he reportedly drove drunk to get donuts with children in his vehicle, according to court documents. The Lancaster County Sheriff’s Office said deputies were dispatched to Casey’s gas station at 4131 Old Woodlawn Road for reports of an intoxicated driver with two juvenile passengers. The two children were five years old and eight years old.
Deputies make arrest after finding nine pounds of fentanyl during traffic stop on Interstate 80

1 month ago | ksnblocal4.com | Jacob Elliott

SEWARD COUNTY, Neb. (KOLN) - Deputies arrested an Arizona man after finding nine pounds of fentanyl during a traffic stop on Interstate 80 last year. On June 19, 2024, a deputy with the Seward County Sheriff’s Office pulled over a vehicle for following too close on Interstate 80. According to the sheriff’s office, while the deputy issued a citation to the driver, 34-year-old Fernando Puerta Perez, the deputy became suspicious that Puerta Perez was involved in criminal activity.
Deputies make arrest after finding nine pounds of fentanyl during traffic stop on Interstate 80

1 month ago | 1011now.com | Jacob Elliott

SEWARD COUNTY, Neb. (KOLN) - Deputies arrested an Arizona man after finding nine pounds of fentanyl during a traffic stop on Interstate 80 last year. On June 19, 2024, a deputy with the Seward County Sheriff’s Office pulled over a vehicle for following too close on Interstate 80. According to the sheriff’s office, while the deputy issued a citation to the driver, 34-year-old Fernando Puerta Perez, the deputy became suspicious that Puerta Perez was involved in criminal activity.