Authorities warn of fake traffic violation text scam in Nebraska

Scam alert: Fake traffic violation texts are circulating across Nebraska. Authorities say do not scan the QR code - delete and report immediately.

April 5, 2026Updated: April 5, 2026

By News Channel Nebraska

Regional

Authorities warn of fake traffic violation text scam in Nebraska

Authorities warn of fake traffic violation text scam in Nebraska

Benefit auction for fire victims today in Gordon

Benefit auction for fire victims today in Gordon

State audit letter raises concerns about Western Nebraska Regional Airport Authority spending

State audit letter raises concerns about Western Nebraska Regional Airport Authority spending

Authorities seek suspect after donation money stolen in Julesburg burglary

Authorities seek suspect after donation money stolen in Julesburg burglary

High School welding program partners with King’s Daughters

High School welding program partners with King’s Daughters

Valentine firefighters respond to early morning truck fire; sirens to be tested Friday

Valentine firefighters respond to early morning truck fire; sirens to be tested Friday

State

Authorities warn of fake traffic violation text scam in Nebraska

Workers plan to halt strike at major US meatpacking plant and resume negotiations

Nebraska troopers rescue abducted Wisconsin girl, arrest suspect on I-80

Semi driver seriously injured in rollover crash near Pine Bluffs

Revamped Kansas thrift shop helps provide employment opportunities for disabled adults

Benefit auction for fire victims today in Gordon

Sports

Throwers lead Chadron State at Easter Classic

Thomas scores 20 as West Virginia downs Creighton 87-70 in CBC

WNCC baseball earns a split with Lamar Saturday

Colorado sports notes: Jokic scores 40, outduels Wembanyama and Nuggets top Spurs 136-134 in OT

Eagles Lose Late-Inning Leads vs. Rangers

Cougars split conference games with Lamar on Friday

Ag & Outdoor

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

Outdoor notes: Haag shares 100 years of Nebraskaland