Construction on 42nd Street - Phase 4 between Avenue B and Rugger Drive is scheduled to begin on August 8, 2018 at 10:00 a.m.

42nd Street will be closed to all traffic from the intersection of Avenue B to Rugger Drive. The Detour route around the construction area will be Avenue B to Hwy 26 to 5th Avenue.

Construction of this phase is estimated to be complete by September 23, 2018. Additional information will be sent prior to the start of Phase 5.

Access will be as follows:

Elite Health Center/ESU #13/Owen Oral Survery/Sandstone Estates – Access will be provided from 42nd Street from the west via Highway 71 or from the east via Avenue B

Regional West Medical Center – Access to RWMC will be from the west via 42nd and Avenue B or from the east via 42nd and Rugger Drive

Residences on North side of 42nd Street between Avenue B and Rugger Dr – Access provided from a temporary road on the north side of 42nd Street. Contractor will notify residents.

Thank you for your cooperation during this project.

AUGUST 2, 2018 (SCOTTSBLUFF, NEB.)  — Troopers with the Nebraska State Patrol (NSP) Carrier Enforcement Division conducted surprise commercial vehicle inspections today, August 2, in Scottsbluff, Gering, and the surrounding area. The surprise inspections target commercial vehicles that might not travel outside the city or pass through weigh stations as part of their regular routes.

During the special enforcement effort, the Metropolitan Aggressive and Prevention Selective (MAPS) Team conducted 37 vehicle inspections, discovered 143 violations of Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations and state law, and took 14 vehicles out of service (not allowed to return to the road). Vehicles are placed out of service for a variety of reasons relating to bad brakes or tires, or other problems that pose immediate safety risks.

Troopers also placed four drivers out of service for no license (1), expired license (1), no log book (1), and alcohol (1). Any commercial vehicle driver with alcohol in his or her system is placed out of service for 24 hours, even if the BAC doesn’t rise to the level of driving under the influence. Troopers also issued $1,500 in citations.

This week, the NSP MAPS Team conducted operations in Dawson, Lincoln, and Scotts Bluff Counties. During the three days of operations, troopers conducted 135 commercial vehicle inspections, discovered 391 violations, and took 44 vehicles out of service. The team also placed four drivers out of service and issued $6,150 in fines.

The MAPS Team has conducted surprise inspections in nine communities so far this year, with more scheduled over the next several months in cities and towns across Nebraska.

The MAPS Team in funded largely by the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration. Troopers check for compliance with federal safety regulations and enforce laws pertaining to weight, size, registration, dyed fuels, and permits associated with commercial vehicles. The MAPS Team was implemented in 1998 and consists of troopers from the Nebraska State Patrol Carrier Enforcement Division. On average, 20-24 troopers work each MAPS event.

What if the entire WyoBraska area came together to GIVE? Imagine what we could do... From the smallest towns to the larger communities, If we all united on ONE DAY to make a difference for one common purpose to do good. 

AUGUST 2, 2018 (SCOTTSBLUFF, NEB.)  — The Nebraska State Patrol (NSP) will conduct surprise commercial vehicle inspections today, Thursday, August 2, from 8:00 a.m. until 2:30 p.m. in Scottsbluff and the surrounding area.

The morning inspections will be conducted at two locations: the frontage road in front of Target near Highway 26 in Scottsbluff and on County Club Road west of Gering. In the afternoon, troopers will patrol roads throughout Scottsbluff County. 

The inspections are performed by the Metropolitan Aggressive and Preventative Selective (MAPS) Team, which is funded largely by the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration. Troopers assigned to the Carrier Enforcement Division of the Nebraska State Patrol check for compliance with federal safety regulations and enforce laws pertaining to weight, size, registration, and permits associated with commercial vehicles (trucks, semi-trailers, and buses).

The MAPS Team was implemented in 1998 and consists of troopers from the Nebraska State Patrol’s Carrier Enforcement Division. On average, 20-24 troopers work each MAPS event.

To protect the surprise element of the inspections, all media are asked to withhold any public reporting of the inspections until 3:00 p.m. Thursday. The results of the MAPS enforcement activity will be released following the conclusion of Thursday’s enforcement.

There was a great turnout tonight at the Truck and Tractor Pull. It was a fun evening to watch all the competition in several different classes. Here are the first place results.

Grand Island, NE - Things will look much different for visitors this year at Husker Harvest Days coming up in mid-September. Members of the media got a sneak peak on Monday morning of all the improvements that have been made on the grounds that will be the most exciting site update in the 41-year history of HHD. 

Western Nebraska Airport Authority Board member Lou Kleager announces his retirement from the Board effective August 16, 2018.

He wishes to thank the voters of Scotts Bluff County for their support as well as his fellow Board members and the Airport Staff.

He has enjoyed being a small part of the team which has continued to develop an extraordinary airport. He notes that the physical facilities are in excellent shape, the budget is well managed, the safety program is strong and that we now have an outstanding, reliable airline service at an affordable price.

He is retiring for personal reasons and is looking forward to other pursuits.