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Power restored at Wildcat Hills SRA
Power has been restored at Wildcat Hills State Recreation Area south of Gering and all systems, including water, are available. Most of the park’s facilities, including the Wildcat Hills Nature Center, had closed temporarily because of a power outage caused by a windstorm last weekend. The park trails and campgrounds had remained open.
⚠️ Lane Closures on 3rd Ave to Livesay Dr, Minatare Due to Road Maintenance Today
The time displayed is local to the original 511 traffic site in Nebraska. Residents and commuters in Minatare, please be advised of the ongoing road maintenance operations happening today between 3rd Avenue and Livesay Drive. To ensure the safety of road workers and drivers, alternating lane closures will be in effect. Road users are urged to look out for flaggers and follow the instructions of the pilot car in operation. These activities, which include shouldering work, began at 7:00 AM MDT and are expected to conclude at around 3:30 PM MDT today. Please plan your travel accordingly and be prepared for possible delays when passing through this area.
Governor Pillen Issues Disaster Declaration for Panhandle Counties
LINCOLN, NE – Governor Jim Pillen has issued a disaster declaration in the aftermath of a severe storm that resulted in high winds and blizzard conditions on April 6 and 7. The counties included in the declaration are Banner, Cheyenne, Sioux, Garden, Kimball, Morill and Scotts Bluff. The declaration...
🚧 Road Closure Update for County Road 5, Scotts Bluff County, NE
The time displayed is local to the original 511 traffic site in Nebraska. A recent notification has been issued regarding a road closure on County Road 5 in Scotts Bluff County, NE. This alert was generated automatically by the Waze navigation app and relayed via the NE 511 system. Although the details have been reported by a user of the app, the Nebraska Department of Transportation (NDOT) has not verified its accuracy. Motorists are advised to approach the area with caution or seek alternative routes. Further updates will be provided as they become available.
⚠️ Road Construction Update: Expect Delays Between County Road 31 and Greenbuck Road Near Minatare
The time displayed is local to the original 511 traffic site in Nebraska. Local drivers may experience delays due to road construction reported between County Road 31 and Greenbuck Road, approximately one mile east of Minatare. The alert, sourced from Waze user reports and documented by NE 511, suggests that the impacts are direct and could affect traffic flow in the area. The Nebraska Department of Transportation (NDOT) has shared this information through the navigation app but has noted that the accuracy of this data cannot be fully guaranteed. Motorists are advised to plan for potential delays when traveling through this stretch of US 26 in Scotts Bluff County or consider alternate routes if possible.
🚧 Road Construction Update: County Road 32 Near Minatare
The time displayed is local to the original 511 traffic site in Nebraska. Local travelers should be advised that a report made by a Waze user indicates road construction activity on County Road 32, approximately two miles east of Minatare. It is important for commuters to plan for potential delays in this area. The initial notification about the construction has been generated via the Waze navigation app and shared with NE 511. The Nebraska Department of Transportation (NDOT) has noted that, while the report is shared in good faith, the accuracy of Waze user reports can not be independently verified by NDOT. Motorists are encouraged to remain cautious and consider alternate routes if possible.
Power outage temporarily closes Wildcat Hills
Most facilities at Wildcat Hills State Recreation Area south of Gering are closed temporarily because of a power outage caused by a windstorm last weekend. The Wildcat Hills Nature Center and Wildcat Hills Shooting Sports Complex remain closed until power is restored and systems such as water well pumps are brought back online. Water is currently not available.
Three Sidney businesses fail alcohol compliance checks officials say
MARCH 26, 2024 (SIDNEY, NEB.) — Investigators with the Nebraska State Patrol have conducted alcohol compliance checks in Cheyenne, Morrill, and Box Butte counties. During the afternoon and evening hours of Saturday, March 15, investigators conducted alcohol compliance checks in Cheyenne County. In total, 23 businesses were checked. Three...
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