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Deputy Howe and K9 Fritz recently received a thoughtful surprise from community member Mary Schleichart of Grand Island ...
05/20/2026

Deputy Howe and K9 Fritz recently received a thoughtful surprise from community member Mary Schleichart of Grand Island — a custom engraved cup and coaster made especially for the team.

Gestures like this may seem small, but they mean a great deal to the deputies, staff, and K9 teams who serve our community each day. The support, encouragement, and kindness shown by members of the public never go unnoticed.

Thank you, Mary, for taking the time to recognize Deputy Howe and Fritz. Community support is one of the things that makes Buffalo County such a special place to serve.

Get your team together for the inaugural “Chip-In Fore D.A.R.E.” Golf Tournament!The Kearney/Buffalo County Citizens Pol...
05/19/2026

Get your team together for the inaugural “Chip-In Fore D.A.R.E.” Golf Tournament!

The Kearney/Buffalo County Citizens Police Academy Alumni are hosting this 4-person scramble on Monday, June 15, 2026, at Meadowlark Hills Golf Course in Kearney.

📍 Registration: 8:00 a.m.
🏌️ Shotgun Start: 9:00 a.m.
💵 Team Entry: $440 per team
Includes cart, team mulligans, and meal. Entry fees may be paid the day of the tournament.

Hole sponsorships are also available for $100, or $50 when registering a team.

Ready to play or sponsor a hole? Use the forms below:

📝 Team Entry Form:
https://buffalocountyne-my.sharepoint.com/:b:/g/personal/9093_buffalocounty_ne_gov/IQAAAaU4gcZWSbkM3aOQp2XwAah0fjyIoYEgiMlkDThv6iE?e=o2o4R4

🤝 Sponsorship Form:
https://buffalocountyne-my.sharepoint.com/:b:/g/personal/9093_buffalocounty_ne_gov/IQAAAaU4gcZWSbkM3aOQp2XwAah0fjyIoYEgiMlkDThv6iE?e=p5McaK

Last week, our Citizens Academy participants got a behind-the-scenes look at the Kearney Police Department and Buffalo C...
05/18/2026

Last week, our Citizens Academy participants got a behind-the-scenes look at the Kearney Police Department and Buffalo County Sheriff’s Office Emergency Services Unit (ESU).

Members of the team discussed their various roles, specialized training, and the equipment used during high-risk incidents. Participants also had the opportunity to get a hands-on look at some of the specialized vehicles and gear utilized by the team.

Programs like Citizens Academy help strengthen understanding, transparency, and connections between law enforcement and the community we serve.

WHAT A NIGHT ACROSS KEARNEY & BUFFALO COUNTY This impressive view captured the storms as they moved into the Kearney are...
05/17/2026

WHAT A NIGHT ACROSS KEARNEY & BUFFALO COUNTY

This impressive view captured the storms as they moved into the Kearney area last night. Those storms brought intense lightning, heavy rain, damaging winds, and large hail to parts of Central Nebraska.

Across Buffalo County, many residents woke up to downed tree limbs, scattered debris, power outages, and other storm damage.

We hope everyone made it through the night safely. We also want to recognize the utility crews, road departments, first responders, and others who have been out since the storm passed — clearing hazards, assessing damage, and working to restore services for our communities.

If you experienced damage: Take photos for insurance purposes

⚠️ Stay well away from downed power lines
🚧 Use caution around flooded roads, fallen branches, and debris
📱 Report outages or significant damage to the appropriate local utility or officials as needed

We know many people captured just how powerful this storm was. Feel free to share photos or reports from around Kearney and Buffalo County in the comments.

Please stay weather aware today, as additional storms — some potentially severe — remain possible later this afternoon and evening.

The sunshine is back.The windows are down.The playlist is up. 🎵Just don’t let your speed creep up with it.We know summer...
05/17/2026

The sunshine is back.
The windows are down.
The playlist is up. 🎵

Just don’t let your speed creep up with it.

We know summer driving season is here, but speed limits still apply — even on beautiful Nebraska days. Drive safe, Buffalo County.

Have you ever wondered if your child’s car seat is installed correctly?A Community Car Seat Check event will be held on ...
05/16/2026

Have you ever wondered if your child’s car seat is installed correctly?

A Community Car Seat Check event will be held on May 19 from 1:00 p.m. to 5:30 p.m., giving families an opportunity to have child safety seats checked and receive information about proper installation and child passenger safety.

Certified Child Passenger Safety Technicians (CPSTs) from local healthcare and public safety organizations will be available to assist families with:

✔ Car seat safety checks
✔ Installation assistance
✔ Recall information
✔ Child passenger safety questions

Organizations participating in the event include:
• Good Samaritan Hospital
• Kearney Regional Medical Center
• Kearney Police Department
• Children’s Nebraska

Registration is required:
tinyurl.com/CarSeatSignUp

Please see the attached flyer for additional details and location information.

The Buffalo County Sheriff’s Office is now accepting applications for Deputy Sheriff positions through May 29, 2026.At B...
05/15/2026

The Buffalo County Sheriff’s Office is now accepting applications for Deputy Sheriff positions through May 29, 2026.

At BCSO, we believe law enforcement is more than a job — it’s choosing a future built on service, professionalism, growth, and community.

Our deputies are supported with competitive pay, excellent benefits, modern equipment, strong training opportunities, and outstanding support from both county leadership and the communities we serve.

Whether you are beginning your law enforcement career or considering a lateral transfer opportunity, we encourage you to apply.

Choose your future.
Choose BCSO.

Learn more about the position at: buffalocounty.ne.gov/employment

Apply online & learn more about our agency at:
www.chooseBCSO.org
Applications close May 29, 2026.
Applicants must meet Nebraska law enforcement certification requirements and successfully complete the hiring process.

April 2026 Statistics Report – Buffalo County Sheriff’s OfficeThe Buffalo County Sheriff’s Office is committed to transp...
05/15/2026

April 2026 Statistics Report – Buffalo County Sheriff’s Office

The Buffalo County Sheriff’s Office is committed to transparency and keeping our community informed.

Together, we make a difference.

Issued Date: May 10, 2026Point of Contact: Sgt. Ephraim Valenzuela, (308) 236-8555Media Press Release – Buffalo County ...
05/14/2026

Issued Date: May 10, 2026
Point of Contact: Sgt. Ephraim Valenzuela, (308) 236-8555

Media Press Release – Buffalo County to Participate in “Make It Click” Safety Mobilization

The Buffalo County Sheriff’s Office has been awarded a traffic safety grant from the Nebraska Department of Transportation Highway Safety Office, allowing additional deputies to take part in the National Make It Click Mobilization from May 15–31, 2026.

During the Memorial Day travel period, extra deputies will be out at select locations across Buffalo County focusing on traffic safety - especially seatbelt use. This isn’t about numbers or citations; it’s about preventing tragedies on our roadways. Nebraska continues to see an increase in unrestrained occupants involved in crashes, and too many families have been forever changed because of it.

Our goal is simple: help keep Buffalo County residents and their families safe on the roads during this year’s Memorial Day holiday. Seatbelts remain one of the easiest and most effective ways to reduce serious injuries and deaths in a crash.

We appreciate the continued support of our community and hope everyone has a safe, buckle-up-every-trip holiday and summer.

This release is being shared as a public service to the news media and citizens of Buffalo County.

NOTICE OF SHERIFF’S SALESTATE OF NEBRASKA) ) SS:COUNTY OF BUFFALO)Notice is ...
05/13/2026

NOTICE OF SHERIFF’S SALE

STATE OF NEBRASKA)
) SS:
COUNTY OF BUFFALO)

Notice is hereby given that by virtue of a Distress Warrant issued by Brenda Rohrich, Buffalo County Treasurer, for taxes owed by RAYMOND HOWELL, on personal property,

I have levied on the following described property of RAYMOND HOWELL:

1) 1972 Conostoga 14’x 70’, Mobile Home (VIN )

The property is currently located: 2900 Grand Ave. (EAST LAWN T/C) #328, Kearney, NE 68847

and will be offered for sale to the highest bidder for cash subject to prior encumbrances.

Said sale to be held at 9:00 a.m. on the 14th day of May 2026 at the East door of the Courthouse, City of Kearney, Buffalo County, Nebraska.

Said sale to be held open one half-hour. Certificate of credit due at beginning of sale for bid to be accepted.

Dated this 28th day of April, 2026
Neil A. Miller
Buffalo County Sheriff

_____________________________
Deputy Jake Valentine 90921

This National Police Week, the Kearney Police Department and Buffalo County Sheriff’s Office pause to remember the offic...
05/13/2026

This National Police Week, the Kearney Police Department and Buffalo County Sheriff’s Office pause to remember the officers who made the ultimate sacrifice in service to others.

Behind every badge is a family that serves too — families who have endured missed holidays, late-night calls, uncertainty, and, for some, unimaginable loss. Their sacrifice is part of this profession, and it should never be forgotten.

Last Thursday, members of our agencies, fellow first responders, and community members gathered at the Law Enforcement Center to honor those fallen officers and reflect on the legacy they left behind.

We remember them not only for how they died, but for how they lived — serving their communities with courage, compassion, and commitment.

To the families who continue carrying that loss while supporting those still serving today: thank you. We could not do this job without you.

During National Police Week, and every week, we remember.

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Kearney, NE
68847

Telephone

+13082368555

Website

http://choosebcso.org/

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