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NSP announces results of Alcohol Compliance Checks in Dawes, Scotts Bluff, Garden Counties
NORTH PLATTE, NEB. — Investigators with the Nebraska State Patrol conducted numerous alcohol compliance checks in April. These checks were conducted in partnership with local public health agencies. On April 6, investigators conducted alcohol compliance checks in Dawes County. In total 26 businesses were inspected. Two of those businesses...
Scottsbluff Hosts Nebraska Conservation Society's Annual Meeting on Soil and Water Tech
The Nebraska Soil and Water Conservation Society (NSWCS) will hold its annual meeting from June 11 to 13, 2024, at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln Panhandle Research, Extension, & Education Center in Scottsbluff. This event, held in different Nebraska locations each year, gathers members, especially from western Nebraska, to discuss soil and water conservation advancements.
Nebraska State Highway Commission Meeting to be Held in Gering
(Lincoln, Neb.) — The Nebraska State Highway Commission will hold its regular meeting and District 5 construction program hearing on May 17, 2024, at 8:30 a.m. MT at the Gering Civic Center in Gering (1050 M St). This in-person meeting can also be attended virtually by phone or by WebEx.
Work Will Begin Monday on N-71, North of Scottsbluff
(Gering, Neb.) — Weather permitting, work will begin May 13 on N-71, from reference post 80 to reference post 90, according to the Nebraska Department of Transportation. Werner Construction of Hastings is the prime contractor for this project. Work includes culvert extensions and drainage structure construction, new roadway and driveway asphalt placement, and earth shoulder construction with seeding.
⚠️ Ongoing Road Construction Update for US 26 in Scottsbluff, NE
The time displayed is local to the original 511 traffic site in Nebraska. Drivers should be advised that there is long-term road construction taking place between US 26, at Avenue I, and County Road 86 in Scottsbluff, NE. Those traveling through the affected area are cautioned to lookout for the construction activities. The work zone has a width restriction in place of 12'0". Motorists are recommended to abide by this limit to ensure safe passage through the construction zone and to avoid any potential safety hazards. Please consider planning for possible delays or seeking alternative routes if necessary.
🚧 Update on Road Maintenance Between River Road and CR 20, Scotts Bluff County
The time displayed is local to the original 511 traffic site in Nebraska. Attention drivers in Scotts Bluff County: ongoing road maintenance work has been reported between River Road and County Road 20, approximately 19 to 21 miles east of Lyman. The authorities have announced that bridge washing is currently taking place, which has resulted in alternating lane closures. To ensure the safety of all travelers, as well as the road crew, a pilot car is guiding traffic through the area, and flaggers are present to direct alternating traffic flows. Motorists are advised to be vigilant for flaggers and to adhere to their directions when passing through the construction zone. This work is expected to continue until today at around 3:30 PM MDT. Commuters planning to travel through this stretch are recommended to allocate extra time for potential delays or consider alternative routes to bypass the construction activity.
Miss Nebraska Morgan Baird to speak at WNCC commencement ceremony
SCOTTSBLUFF, Neb. (May 1, 2024) - WNCC will confer 331 degrees, diplomas, and certificates at the 92nd Commencement Ceremony on Saturday, May 11. Morgan Baird, Miss Nebraska 2023, of Gering, will deliver this year's commencement address. Baird is a graduate of WNCC (Class of 2021) where she studied Social Science before transferring to the University of Nebraska-Lincoln where she graduated with her Bachelor of Arts in Political Science in May of 2023.
🚧 Construction Update for Scotts Bluff County, NE
The time displayed is local to the original 511 traffic site in Nebraska. An automated report from the Waze navigation app, which has been integrated with the NE 511 system, indicates that road construction is currently taking place at 230268 Highland Road in Scotts Bluff County, NE. Please be aware that the Nebraska Department of Transportation (NDOT) has stated they cannot guarantee the accuracy of this report. Residents and travelers in the area are advised to be cautious and to plan for possible delays due to the construction. For those commuting through this area, consider taking alternative routes or allowing extra travel time until the construction activity concludes.
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