Nebraska State Patrol arrests 83 impaired drivers during holiday enforcement campaign

Nebraska State Patrol arrested 83 impaired drivers during the holiday season as part of the Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over campaign. More than 1,700 speeding citations were also issued statewide.

January 2, 2026Updated: January 2, 2026

By News Channel Nebraska

Regional

Game and Parks talks turkey numbers, amidst spring season

Storm spotters provide 'truth on the ground'

UNL student vanishes after driving from Lincoln to Florida

Four rural Nebraska churches adapt to pastoral shortage with lay leaders

Eighth Annual Tattoo Arts Festival in Omaha showcases artists from all over the world

Fire danger peaks Saturday in Nebraska; elevated risk continues through weekend

State

New program coming to Kimball Library

104.3 KIMB to host candidate forums in advance of primary elections

Sidney High students selected for Cornhusker Girls State

Cardenas seeks hold onto sheriff’s office

Former deputy seeks sheriff’s seat

Sports

Colorado sports notes: Tyler Freeman drives in winning run in 10th as Rockies beat Blue Jays 2-1

WNCC’s Lashley ready to lead her Anguilla national team in CONCACAF qualifier

Eagles Sweep 5000 Meters at Central Nebraska Challenge

Johnston hits a 2-run homer as the Rockies rout the Blue Jays 14-5 for their 1st win of the season

Cougar notes: WNCC softball plays tough against No. 25 McCook despite falling

Ag & Outdoor

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

Outdoor notes: Haag shares 100 years of Nebraskaland