Garfield County Sheriff’s Office

08/28/2026

Revised version of Ordinance 615
Regard E-Bikes and E-Scooters

Helmet use is for every person 18 years of age and younger.

08/27/2026

07/29/2026

THANK YOU FOR YOUR SERVICE AND ASSISTANCE
Garfield County Sheriff’s Office

The Garfield County Sheriff’s Office would like to extend our sincere appreciation and gratitude to the numerous agencies, organizations, and individuals who assisted with the catastrophic motor vehicle accident in Garfield County on July 26, 2026.
This incident required a significant coordinated emergency response. The professionalism, compassion, and dedication demonstrated by everyone involved are a testament to the strength of our emergency response network and the importance of working together when our communities need us most.

We would like to specifically recognize and thank:
Region 26 Emergency Dispatch
Ericson Volunteer Fire Department & Rescue
Burwell Volunteer Fire Department & Rescue
Valley County Health System
Valley County Ambulance
Bartlett EMS
Ord EMS
Nebraska State Patrol
Garfield County Attorney
Valley County Sheriff’s Office
Nebraska Department of Transportation
Kearney Good Samaritan AirCare
Apollo
LifeNet
Children’s Flight Team
Stillwaters Funeral Home
Brockman Towing
Lytle Towing

From the initial emergency call through the medical response, scene management, transportation, traffic control, air medical assistance, investigation, recovery, and care for those affected, each organization played an important role.

We are especially grateful for the willingness of these agencies and personnel to respond quickly, work together, and assist our community during an extremely difficult situation.

Thank you for answering the call when you were needed. Your service, professionalism, and compassion do not go unnoticed.

On behalf of the Garfield County Sheriff’s Office, thank you to everyone who responded and assisted.
We are stronger when we work together.

Garfield County Sheriff’s Office
Garfield County, Nebraska