Governor Pillen declared August 25 – August 31 as Nebraska Drug Overdose Awareness Week

LINCOLN – At a ceremony at the Nebraska State Capitol on August 7, 2023, Nebraska Governor Jim Pillen declared August 25-August 31, Nebraska Drug Overdose Awareness Week, (NDOAW).

NSP arrests Central City man in child exploitation investigation

CENTRAL CITY  — Investigators with the Nebraska State Patrol Tech Crimes Unit, with assistance from Homeland Security Investigations (HSI) and the Central City Police Department, have arrested a Central City man after a child exploitation investigation.

Three arrested in Norfolk narcotics investigation

NORFOLK  — Nebraska State Patrol investigators, with the assistance of the Norfolk Police Department, have arrested two people following a narcotics investigation Monday.

State Fair is fun and educational during Nebraska’s Largest Classroom

From carnival rides to treats on a stick, the Nebraska State Fair has a lot to offer any youngster. But it also has a lot to teach them, about agriculture and Nebraska. That’s why the State Fair will turn into Nebraska’s Largest Classroom on Friday, Aug. 25; Tuesday, Aug. 29; and Wednesday, Aug.

Volleyball classic set for opening weekend of State Fair

The eighth and final Bill Marshall Volleyball Classic will be on Saturday, Aug. 26, during the opening weekend of the Nebraska State Fair. Nineteen high schools from around the state are expected to play, including local teams Grand Island Central Catholic and Northwest High School.

State Fair loads up schedule with lots of fun, free entertainment

GRAND ISLAND — Fairgoers will find magic, music, science and high-flying stunts — free to enjoy — all over the grounds of the Nebraska State Fair. “We want to give our guests not only variety but also value,” said Ray Massie, Director of Marketing.

Troopers find 61 pounds of meth in I-80 traffic stop

GRAND ISLAND  — Troopers with the Nebraska State Patrol located 61 pounds of suspected methamphetamine during a traffic stop on I-80 Thursday. At approximately 9:45 a.m.

John Kaup retires from Cornhusker Public Power District after 32 years of service

John Kaup retired from Cornhusker Public Power District on July 7, 2023. Kaup was hired as groundsman in 1990; promoted to apprentice line technician on the Albion line crew in 1991; then promoted to Albion journey line technician in 2000.

NSP urges safe travel as summer driving season winds down

LINCOLN  — The summer driving season is winding down and the Nebraska State Patrol is joining numerous law enforcement agencies across the country in this year’s Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over campaign. The effort runs through Labor Day weekend.