CLASS OF 2026
Over the course of his 44 years on KOLN (Lincoln) & KGIN TV (Grand Island), meteorologist Ken Siemek retired in 2025 after leading the stations’ weather department through massive technology changes, going from handwritten weather symbols and temperature readings to the latest in radar and satellite weather forecasting technology. Ken helped to keep central and eastern Nebraska residents safe through countless life-threatening weather events, including the October, 1997 snowstorm that left Lincoln without power for days, the 2004 Hallam tornado, the statewide floods of 2019 and the Arbor Day 2024 tornado outbreak. When the storms rolled in, Ken’s voice became the sound of safety; his warnings saved lives and his steadiness calmed fears. Ken also mentored fellow anchors and young reporters, teaching positivity and compassion to others.
