Officer recovering at home after being hit by driver, Lincoln police say

The Lincoln police officer was directing traffic after the Nebraska men's basketball game.

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Lincoln police officer recovering at home after being hit by driver after Nebraska basketball game

Updated: 4:11 PM CST Feb 2, 2026

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A Lincoln police officer is recovering at home after being hit by a driver.Investigators said the officer was found hurt near 8th and M streets around 5:45 p.m. Sunday.She was directing traffic after the Nebraska men’s basketball game. Police said she does not remember what happened. Previous coverage: Lincoln police asking for public’s help after officer found injured downtown”She is home and resting, and we are very grateful for that, and that the injuries were not more substantial. It will be a few days off, and then some, but thankful that she’s okay,” Lincoln Police Chief Michon Morrow said.Lincoln police said there is no body camera footage, but there is a lot of other video that they are looking at.They are asking anyone who may have been in the area at the time to reach out to them with any information by calling 402-441-6000 and referencing LPD case C6-008484.Make sure you can always see the latest news, weather, sports and more from KETV NewsWatch 7 on Google search.NAVIGATE: Home | Weather | Local News | National | Sports | Newscasts on demand |

LINCOLN, Neb. —

A Lincoln police officer is recovering at home after being hit by a driver.

Investigators said the officer was found hurt near 8th and M streets around 5:45 p.m. Sunday.

She was directing traffic after the Nebraska men’s basketball game. Police said she does not remember what happened.

Previous coverage: Lincoln police asking for public’s help after officer found injured downtown

“She is home and resting, and we are very grateful for that, and that the injuries were not more substantial. It will be a few days off, and then some, but thankful that she’s okay,” Lincoln Police Chief Michon Morrow said.

Lincoln police said there is no body camera footage, but there is a lot of other video that they are looking at.

They are asking anyone who may have been in the area at the time to reach out to them with any information by calling 402-441-6000 and referencing LPD case C6-008484.

Make sure you can always see the latest news, weather, sports and more from KETV NewsWatch 7 on Google search.