AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoNebraska Travel & Tourism Watch: Outdoor Fun: The Missouri River Outdoor Expo returns to Ponca State Park Sept. 19-20 with 100+ activities, camping skills, kayaking, fishing, and Nebraska history speakers tied to the state’s 250th anniversary. Road & Travel Disruptions: I-80 near North Platte is under construction with lane closures and an 11-foot width limit through late fall (work expected to finish in December, weather permitting). Local Costs That Hit Visitors: Nebraska diesel hit a record average around $5.96, raising fuel pressure for truckers and ripple effects for the Food Bank of Lincoln. Statewide Accountability: A new audit found nearly $1 billion in accounting errors in Lancaster County Treasurer’s Office distributions—something that can affect local services and planning. Public Safety: Nebraska State Patrol says it seized nearly 20,000 pounds of drugs in early September, including a major I-80 interdiction near North Platte. Community & Events: Grand Island tickets go on sale Friday for Nebraska vs. Kansas State men’s basketball exhibition Oct. 26 at BigIron Events Center.
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