Jeff Motz

Lincoln

Sports Director and News Anchor at KFOR-AM (Lincoln, NE)

News Director at KFOR FM 101.5 (Lincoln, NB)

News and Sports Director for Lincoln, Nebraska radio station KFOR FM101.5/1240AM. Nebraska Sportscaster of The Year 2020.

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LFR Offers Tips to Stay Cool In Triple-Digit Heat

1 week ago | kfornow.com | Jeff Motz

LINCOLN–(KFOR June 20)–Triple digit heat is expected to move into the Lincoln area Friday and through the weekend. Lincoln Fire and Rescue has some helpful reminders from Lincoln Fire and Rescue to beat the heat. That includes preparing ahead of time, if you have outdoor activities planned. “Start hydrating now. Drink lots of water,” LFR public information officer MJ Lierman told KFOR News. “If you are outside sweating, you’ll need to replace those electrolytes.
NU Board of Regents Approve of Tuition Increase for 2025-26 School Year

1 week ago | kfornow.com | Jeff Motz

LINCOLN–(KFOR June 19)–The University of Nebraska Board of Regents voted 10-2 Thursday to approve of a 5% tuition increase in the University of Nebraska system for the 2025-26 school year. The increase was approved in order to try and close a budget gap, due to increasing operational costs and little growth in state aid.
Malone Center to Host Juneteenth Celebration on Saturday

1 week ago | kfornow.com | Jeff Motz

LINCOLN–(KFOR June 19)–Thursday is Juneteenth, which marks the ending of slavery in the United States 160 years ago, June 19, 1865, when the last Black Americans were freed from Galveston Bay in Texas, about two and a half years after President Lincoln signed the Emancipation Proclamation. To commemorate the day, the Malone Center in Lincoln will hold a Juneteenth celebration Saturday from noon to 4pm at Woods Park off of 33rd and “J” Street.
Houchin to Run for Sheriff, Wagner Won't Seek Another Term

1 week ago | kfornow.com | Jeff Motz

LINCOLN–(KFOR June 18)–Lancaster County Sheriff Terry Wagner on Wednesday announced he’s not going to run for an eighth term in office 2026 and will finish out his seventh term in office before retiring. Sheriff Wagner threw his support to Chief Deputy Ben Houchin to be the next Lancaster County Sheriff, as Houchin launched his candidacy during an announcement outside the Hall of Justice.
Proposed SNAP Cuts Threaten Nebraska Families, Farmers

1 week ago | kfornow.com | Jeff Motz

LINCOLN–(KFOR June 18)–Proposed cuts to the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program or SNAP could have a lasting effect on tens of thousands of Nebraskans, along with Nebraska farmers, businesses and the state budget. A budget reconciliation bill narrowly passed along party lines in Congress and is now before the U.S. Senate. Groups like Nebraska Appleseed are urging Senators to vote no on the bill.
BNSF to Layoff Some Workers in Lincoln and Alliance

1 week ago | kfornow.com | Jeff Motz

A BNSF rail terminal worker monitors the departure of a freight train, on June 15, 2021, in Galesburg, Ill. (AP Photo/Shafkat Anowar, File) LINCOLN–(KFOR/Journal Star June 18)–Burlington Northern Santa Fe Railway is planning to lay off several employees in Lincoln and Alliance. The Lincoln Journal Star reported in its Wednesday edition that over 20 people will be laid off at the BNSF mechanical shop in Havelock and 15 in Alliance.
Cease and Desist Letters Sent from AG's Office to Lincoln Retailers Selling Illegal THC Products

1 week ago | kfornow.com | Jeff Motz

LINCOLN–(KFOR June 18)–Nebraska Attorney General Mike Hilgers on Wednesday announced his office is expanding the fight against illegal or unlawful synthetic THC, by issuing cease and desist letters to 82 retailers in Lincoln that are selling illegal products.
CRIME STOPPERS: LPD Looking For Suspects In Two Recent Burglaries in Northeast Lincoln

1 week ago | kfornow.com | Jeff Motz

LINCOLN–(KFOR June 18)–Two recent burglary cases are featured in this week’s Crime Stoppers report from Lincoln Police and investigators need your help in solving these crimes. The first burglary happened around 6pm on May 26th near 53rd and Cornhusker, where two people are seen on camera at a storage facility. LPD forensics technician Becky Keller said they arrived in a gray or silver Chrysler 300 with no plates.
Tuesday Morning Fire Damages Central Lincoln Home

1 week ago | kfornow.com | Jeff Motz

LINCOLN–(KFOR June 17)–Five people and five pets have been displaced by a fire that damaged their central Lincoln home late Tuesday morning. The fire was reported just before 11:30am just east of 40th and Randolph. LFR public information officer MJ Lierman told KFOR News and other reporters at the scene there was no smoke showing from the house and when a bedroom door was opened, there was an active fire. She says there was a quick knock down of the fire and was confined to a closet of a bedroom.
Cyclists Encouraged to Participate in Trail Trek This Sunday at East High School

1 week ago | kfornow.com | Jeff Motz

LINCOLN–(KFOR June 17)–The Great Plains Trails Network is celebrating 23 years of Trail Trek, which is this coming Sunday, featuring six routes that are 9 miles, 16 miles, 23 miles, 32 miles, 40 miles and 48 miles long. The start and finish of Trail Trek will be Lincoln East High School and features entertainment, with lunch provided to all participating cyclists. Online registration is available until 10am Friday at gptn.org/trailtrek.