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Troopers arrest 14 impaired drivers during Memorial Day weekend

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Troopers with the Nebraska State Patrol (NSP) removed 14 impaired drivers from Nebraska roads during Memorial Day weekend.

Memorial Day weekend traditionally marks the start of the summer driving season. It also marks the start of NSP’s “100 Days of Summer” initiative, designed to encourage safe driving throughout Nebraska.

Over Memorial Day weekend, troopers conducted special enforcement operations in many areas across Nebraska. During the three-day weekend, troopers arrested 14 people for Driving Under the Influence.

In addition to those arrested for DUI, troopers also issued citations for Speeding (315), Open Container (14), Minor in Possession of Alcohol (2), Seat Belt violation (12), Child Restraint violation (5) and No Proof of Insurance (13).

Troopers also assisted 199 motorists in need of help on Nebraska roads. Any motorist who needs assistance while traveling in Nebraska can call *55 to reach the NSP Highway Helpline and speak directly with an NSP dispatcher.

As the summer driving season is officially underway, NSP reminds motorists to practice safe driving by always wearing a seat belt, avoiding distractions, following traffic safety laws, and never driving impaired.

Officials say man drowned trying to save friend 

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COLUMBUS, Neb. (AP) – Authorities in eastern Nebraska say a 19-year-old drowned while trying to help a friend who had fallen in the water at a lake north of Columbus.

The incident happened Sunday morning at Lake North/Lake Babcock waterway.

Searchers found the body of Nicholas Rodriguez at about 5 p.m. Sunday.

The Platte County Sheriff’s Department says witnesses were able to rescue the first person from the lake.

4 people killed in 2-vehicle crash south of Omaha 

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PLATTSMOUTH, Neb. (AP) – Eastern Nebraska officials report four people have died in a head-on crash on a highway near Plattsmouth, south of Omaha.

The crash happened Sunday night on U.S. Highway 75 near the unincorporated community of Beaver Lake. The Cass County Sheriff’s Office says a minivan turned onto the highway, traveling northbound in the southbound lane. The van then hit a car head-on.

Killed were 57-year-old Walter Guy Minshall, of Omaha; 49-year-old Brenda Sue Minshall, of Madison; 53-year-old Constance Joann Gillott, of Plattsmouth; and 20-year-old Taylor Grasewicz, of Beaver Lake.

The sheriff’s office says all three occupants of the van were killed, as was the driver of the car. Three passengers in the car were injured.

2-vehicle crash just north of Lincoln kills 1 person 

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LINCOLN, Neb. (AP) – Authorities in southeastern Nebraska say a man has died in a two-vehicle crash just north of Lincoln.

The Lancaster County Sheriff’s Department says the crash happened Monday afternoon at Highway 77 and Interstate 80 when a small sport utility vehicle turning left on a green light at the I-80 off-ramp was hit by a minivan that had run a red light.

Emergency responders rushed two people in the SUV and three people in the minivan to Bryan Health Center West in Lincoln. A passenger in the SUV, Dennis Plautz, died at the hospital.

The crash remains under investigation. No charges had been announced by Tuesday morning.

Severe Thunderstorm Watch issued for 16 counties in Nebraska

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THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE HAS ISSUED SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WATCH
265 IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT CDT /11 PM MDT/ TONIGHT FOR THE
FOLLOWING AREAS

IN NEBRASKA THIS WATCH INCLUDES 16 COUNTIES

IN CENTRAL NEBRASKA

CUSTER                

IN NORTH CENTRAL NEBRASKA

BLAINE                THOMAS                

IN PANHANDLE NEBRASKA

DEUEL                 GARDEN                

IN SOUTHWEST NEBRASKA

CHASE                 FRONTIER              HAYES                
KEITH                 LINCOLN               PERKINS              

IN WEST CENTRAL NEBRASKA

ARTHUR                GRANT                 HOOKER               
LOGAN                 MCPHERSON             

THIS INCLUDES THE CITIES OF ARTHUR, BIG SPRINGS, BREWSTER, 
BROKEN BOW, CHAMPION, CHAPPELL, CURTIS, DUNNING, ENDERS, EUSTIS, 
GRANT, HALSEY, HAYES CENTER, HYANNIS, IMPERIAL, LEWELLEN, 
MAYWOOD, MULLEN, NORTH PLATTE, OGALLALA, OSHKOSH, PAXTON, PURDUM,
RINGGOLD, STAPLETON, THEDFORD, TRYON, AND WAUNETA.

Cost of buying out flood-prone homes: $5B and rising

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MOSBY, Mo. (AP) — Over the past three decades, federal and local governments have poured more than $5 billion into buying tens of thousands of properties that are susceptible to flooding.

An analysis of federal data by The Associated Press shows those buyouts have been getting more expensive. Many of the costliest have come during the last decade after strong storms pounded heavily populated coastal states such as Texas, New York and New Jersey.

This year’s record flooding in the Midwest and Plains states could add even more buyouts to the queue.

The purchases are happening as the climate changes. Along rivers and sea coasts, some homes once considered at little risk of flooding are now endangered due to water that is climbing higher and surging farther inland than historic patterns predicted.

2 Nebraska brothers charged after fight at Tecumseh home

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TECUMSEH, Neb. (AP) — Two Nebraska brothers shot earlier this month face felony charges for breaking into a man’s Tecumseh home to beat him up.

The Lincoln Journal Star reports that 26-year-old Kolton Bridgewater and 20-year-old Levi Bridgewater face charges including burglary and attempted second-degree assault.

The Nebraska State Patrol has said the brothers and their father showed up at Raymond Brown’s home May 10. The brothers forced their way inside and began fighting with Raymond Brown. Investigators say Brown then shot the brothers.

Colton and Levi Bridgewater were flown to a Lincoln hospital with serious injuries. Their father has not been charged.

An Associated Press request for comment to Kolton Bridgewater’s attorney was not immediately returned Monday. Online court records did not show an attorney for Levi Bridgewater on Monday.

NSP kicks off ‘100 Days of Summer’ campaign

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As the summer travel season kicks into gear this Memorial Day weekend, Troopers across the state will be working diligently to keep Nebraska’s roadways safe.

“Summer is a time for vacations, barbeques, and making great memories with family and friends,” said Colonel John Bolduc, Superintendent of the Nebraska State Patrol (NSP). “With more vehicles on the road, we can all do our part to prevent crashes and keep our families safe.”

NSP’s “100 Days of Summer” initiative places an emphasis on road safety throughout the state. Troopers will be conducting focused traffic enforcement efforts in every part of Nebraska throughout the campaign, which runs from Memorial Day weekend to Labor Day.

“Summer driving is often referred to as the ‘100 deadliest days,’” said Colonel Bolduc. “We’d like to turn that narrative around by encouraging all drivers to voluntarily comply with traffic safety laws, drive sober, avoid distracted driving, and always wear a seat belt. Together, law enforcement and motorists can make Nebraska roads safer and make this summer memorable for all the right reasons.”

Throughout the summer, Troopers stationed across Nebraska will be sharing information on social media related to traffic enforcement and education efforts in their part of the state. You can follow NSP on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram to keep up with NSP’s efforts all summer.

Multiple riders arrested in motorcycle speed enforcement

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Troopers with the Nebraska State Patrol and officers from the Omaha Police Department worked together Friday evening into Saturday morning on an operation focused on excessively speeding motorcycles. During the effort, troopers arrested two riders following separate pursuits in Omaha. Air support was provided by helicopters from both NSP and OPD.

“This was a great team effort to start the summer-long enforcement campaign surrounding excessive speeding,” said Captain Jason Scott, Commander of Troop A. “The speeds we saw last night are dangerous for both the rider and other motorists. As the summer progresses, troopers will work with local law enforcement to proactively address excessive speeding.”

The first pursuit occurred at approximately 10:15 p.m. when a trooper observed a group of motorcycles with no license plates traveling eastbound on I-80 near 84th street. When the trooper attempted a traffic stop, the motorcycles accelerated to 120 miles per hour. OPD’s Able One took over the pursuit and followed one of the riders to the 7800 block of Raven Oak drive where the rider pulled the motorcycle into some bushes. The rider, Devin Gaines, 24, was arrested for felony flight to avoid arrest, willful reckless driving, driving under suspension, and no registration.

The first pursuit began at approximately 11:30 p.m. when a trooper observed a motorcycle traveling at 120 miles per hour on west Dodge Road near 168th street. The NSP helicopter followed the motorcycle rider for several miles until it came to a stop near Riverfront Drive and 8th street. The rider, Bennett Slater, 18, was arrested for felony flight to avoid arrest, willful reckless driving, and numerous traffic violations.

NSP is teaming up with agencies throughout the Omaha metro area this summer in an enforcement and awareness effort focused on excessive speeding

Lincoln County Marriage Licenses

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  • Timothy Paul Aden, 31, Sutherland NE and Brooke Taelar Frederick, 24, Sutherland
  • Bradley Maximillian Bown, 44, Brady NE and Ashly Ann Margritz, 38, Brady NE
  • Tristan John Brott, 23, Paxton NE and Brooklyn Ann Nordhausen, 23, Wauneta NE
  • Devin Roy Little, 30, North Platte NE and Veronica Ann Friest, 34, North Platte NE
  • Adam Christopher Jording, 31, North Platte NE and Charla Kristina Peterson, 32, North Platte NE
  • Wesley Jon Plummer, 26, Lonoke AR and Nikki Jo Wipplinger, 25, North Platte NE
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