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Many Nebraskans make an annual trip across state lines to find fireworks that give a bigger bang for the buck. But Ray Nance, a spokesman for the State Fire Marshal’s office, says checkpoints are being set up to catch you. Nance says there is a fine for bringing fireworks across the border, even if they are legal in Nebraska. And if the fireworks are not allowed in the state, there is an additional fine.

In Nebraska, fountains, smoke bombs, and sparklers are legal. But here are some things you should know:

• Firecrackers are legal - as long as they contain no more than 50 milligrams of explosives.
• Things like cherry bombs and inch-and-a-halfers are not legal.
• Artillery shells are legal - but there are some restrictions.  Packages can’t have more than six shells in them… And the tubes must be thinner than 2 inches.
• Illegal bottle rockets are confiscated the most in nebraska.
• And roman candles are legal, but they must be stuck in the ground with a spike.

Click here for a complete list of legal fireworks in Nebraska from the State Fire Marshal’s Website.

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The Meridian Bridge at Yankton is expected to reopen Tuesday, two weeks after it was closed to all traffic while it’s gusset plates were reinforced. The bridge to South Yankton, Neb., was closed for repairs after an inspection found advanced rust on gusset plates. The 84-year-old Highway 81 bridge over the Missouri River was closed while work on the interior gusset plates was done. Scott Brummond of the Nebraska Department of Roads says if the
remaining work goes as planned, the bridge should reopen Tuesday. A replacement bridge is under construction and should be ready in October.

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The Nebraska State Patrol is prepared for a busy July 4th holiday weekend, with extra troopers on the road from Thursday, July 3, 2008 through Sunday, July 6, 2008.  Troopers and dispatchers will be working overtime hours thanks in part to a nearly $ 29,000.00 grant from the Nebraska Office of Highway Safety (NOHS).

 “Whether your Fourth of July holiday plans have you traveling 5 miles or 500 miles, we want you to reach your destination safely,” said Colonel Bryan Tuma, Superintendent of the Nebraska State Patrol.  

Troopers will be concentrating on crash causing behaviors during Fourth of July special enforcement efforts.  Motorists are reminded to obey all posted speed limits,  pay special attention in (more…)

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It has been a month since the Café closed their doors and some have looked at this as an opportunity.  The Close-Up group is planning a trip to Washington DC next summer and this seems like the perfect opportunity to raise some funds.  They are serving coffee and snacks from 8:00 am till 10:00 am on Monday through Wednesday.  The High School Football team has even used this as an opportunity to serve the community and create some extra funds for their program.

Although it doesn’t replace the Café, it is a great way to give the locals a place to go for some coffee, snacks and good visits.  Attendance has been good, driving 35 to 50 people during the morning.

This is an interesting project that many other organizations in the community could benefit from.  If you would like to inquire about serving please contact the President of the Senior Citizens, Lois Bloomquist (586.2820).

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On June 10, 2008, a report was received from Tim Wrage, Valentine, that sometime during the last month, someone had broken into his cabin at Hide-A-Way Acres.  A TV was taken in the burglary.

On June 16, 2008, a report was received of a burglary at the Mike Christiansen residence, in the Devil’s Nest.  Damage was done to the home and numerous items were taken.

Anyone with information about either of these crimes, please contact the Knox County Sheriff’s Office, Cedar County Sheriff’s Office, or your local Law Enforcement Agency.

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