Troopers Arrest 20 Impaired Drivers During Special Campaign

Press Release

April 17, 2026Updated: April 17, 2026

By News Channel Nebraska

Regional

O’Neill hospital named among top 20 critical access hospitals in U.S.

O’Neill hospital named among top 20 critical access hospitals in U.S.

Family business in Norfolk breaks ground on new expansion

Family business in Norfolk breaks ground on new expansion

Panther alum takes the helm of boys Track Program

Panther alum takes the helm of boys Track Program

City of Norfolk to begin hydrant flushing next week

City of Norfolk to begin hydrant flushing next week

State

Motorcyclist dies after crash near Cheyenne intersection

Red flag warning issued for Saturday; elevated fire danger continues into early next week

Troopers Arrest 20 Impaired Drivers During Special Campaign

National Drug Take Back Day returns next Saturday

PlainsWest CASA opens doors to new look

Regents to consider $600M overhaul of Memorial Stadium

Sports

Bridgeport names Dean interim girls basketball coach after Kuhlen steps down

WNCC baseball starts slow; earns a split with Southeast

Beatrice drops tournament semifinal against Platteview; will face Ralston for third place Friday

100-Meter Sprinters, 4x400 Relay Among Bauer Open Standouts

Colorado sports notes: Avalanche coach Jared Bednar returns to the bench after taking a puck to the face last weekend

Cougar notes: WNCC's Travers earns Region IX softball player of the week

Ag & Outdoor

Outdoor notes: Bighorn sheep regular lottery applications begin April 20

Outdoor notes: NGPC offering pastures, hay tracts to those affected by wildfires

Outdoor notes: Work to begin soon on Smith Lake WMA Aquatic Habitat Project

Outdoor notes: Game and Parks urges caution when recreating outdoors due to wildfires

Outdoor notes: Temporary closure of Clear Creek WMA for safety

‘Worst-case scenario’: Fertilizer, fuel cost spikes hitting Nebraska farmers hard