Nebraska Safety Center

06/16/2026

Attention Lincoln families! The Nebraska Safety Center will offer Summer Driver Education in July in Lincoln! This is one of the most affordable programs in the state, and classes will be held at Nebraska Innovation Campus, making it a convenient option for busy schedules. And, yes, students will have the opportunity to train in a brand-new vehicle this year.

This program is designed to help teens build confidence, learn safe driving habits and prepare for the road ahead with experienced instructors.

Spots are limited and tend to fill quickly. If driver education is on your list for this summer, visit unk.edu/dred to register today!

05/27/2026

05/14/2026

Parents and caregivers, are you sure your child’s car seat is installed correctly?
Join us for a Community Car Seat Check on May 19 from 1 to 5:30 p.m. at Prince of Peace Church in Kearney.
This free service includes:
✅ Car seat installation checks
✅ Car seat recall information
✅ Vehicle recall information
✅ Answers to your safety questions
✅ Limited car seats available for free with a free will donation
Registration is required. Scan the QR code on the flyer or visit the link listed to sign up.
A few minutes can make a big difference. Let’s work together to keep children safe on every ride.

05/10/2026

Our team is getting an early start this week.
Mitchell is in Omaha serving as a judge for the National Roadeo during the CTAA Expo. This event brings together transit professionals from across the nation to highlight excellence in driving, safety, and service.
We are proud to be part of this tradition and look forward to connecting with agencies from across the country throughout the week.

04/30/2026

Meet the instructor your teen will learn from this summer!
Mitchell is the lead Driver Education instructor in Lincoln, known for his positive approach, strong communication, and commitment to student safety. He brings real-world experience and a teaching style that helps students feel confident behind the wheel. This summer in Lincoln, students will not only learn from Mitchell but also train in a brand-new vehicle.
Parents trust our program because we focus on what matters most. Safety, confidence, and quality instruction.

Spots are limited, and classes fill quickly.
🔗https://www.unk.edu/offices/safety_center/driver-education.php

04/28/2026

Today we celebrate School Bus Driver Appreciation Day.
We are grateful for the safe rides, kindness, and patience that school bus drivers bring to their work every day. They play an important role in keeping children safe and supported on their way to and from school. Their impact goes beyond transportation. They help create a sense of consistency and care for students across our communities.

Thank you to all school bus drivers for the difference you make each day.

04/21/2026

Please join us in congratulating Mitchell on receiving the Staff Senate Employee Achievement Award.
Mitchell’s commitment to enhancing the customer experience and fostering a positive, engaging culture across our transit, MSHA, and driver education programs has made a meaningful difference for our students, partners, and communities.
We are proud to have a team of outstanding instructors, and Mitchell represents the very best of what we strive to deliver every day.
Thank you, Mitchell, for your leadership, creativity, and dedication.

04/17/2026

🚗 Lincoln families, we are back this summer.

The Nebraska Safety Center is offering Driver Education in Lincoln with one of the most affordable programs in the state. Classes will be held at Nebraska Innovation Campus, making it a convenient option for busy schedules.
And yes, students will have the opportunity to train in a brand-new vehicle this year.
This program is designed to help teens build confidence, learn safe driving habits, and prepare for the road ahead with experienced instructors.
Spots are limited and tend to fill quickly each summer. If this is on your list, now is a great time to plan ahead.
🔗unk.edu/dred

UNK has quality academics with nearly 170 majors and programs at one of the lowest tuition rates in the state and we offer in-state tuition rates for out of state students.

04/08/2026

Mornings are busy. Afternoons are busy. We get it.

But when a school bus stops and that red sign comes out, everything else stops too.

It only takes a few seconds — and it helps make sure every kid gets home safely.

03/31/2026

Thanks for inviting us and looking forward to collaborating more in the future!

Our Maternity Care Center team was proud to host a statewide Car Seat Technician training event at Kearney Regional Medical Center!

Child Passenger Safety Technicians, Proxies and Instructors joined us for hands‑on training with a wide variety of current car seats—giving techs the chance to deepen their knowledge, compare features, and better understand which seats best support families with different lifestyles, mobility needs, and vehicles.

We welcomed technicians from Kearney County Health Services, NCHS–HFA in North Platte, Nebraska Safety Center, Sixpence Home Visitation with KPS, Children’s Physicians of Kearney, Kearney Police Departmentt, Suite Child, Safe Kids Platte Valley, and our own KRMC team. Additional groups gathered online from Children’s Indian Hills North in Omaha, Mary Lanning Healthcare, and Loup Basin Public Health Department—making this a truly statewide collaboration.

A huge thank you to Safe Kids Nebraska and Safe Kids Platte Valley for organizing this event, and to KPD, Suite Child, and local moms for coordinating rotating car seats for hands‑on learning.

Together, we brought 44 years of combined car seat expertise into one room—helping ensure safer travel for children across the Kearney area and beyond. 💙