Story by Nebraska State Patrol Communications
October 21, 2026 (North Platte, Neb.) — Over the last month, investigators with the Nebraska State Patrol conducted liquor enforcement duties across the state.
In Dodge County, investigators held compliance checks on September 18. Twenty businesses were checked. Four of those businesses sold alcohol to a minor for a compliance rate of 80%. In Douglas County, investigators completed compliance checks on September 19. Twenty businesses were inspected with four businesses selling alcohol to a minor. The compliance rate was 80%. On September 25, investigators conducted checks in Buffalo County. In total, 18 businesses were inspected and all refused to sell alcohol to a minor for a 100% compliance rate.
The checks held in September were supported in whole by grant #26129 with funds made available by the Nebraska Department of Transportation – Highway Safety Office.
During the evening hours of Friday, October 16, investigators conducted compliance checks at several businesses in Lincoln County. In total, ten businesses were inspected. All ten businesses checked the minor’s ID and refused to sell alcohol to a minor. The compliance rate was 100%.
Compliance checks held in Lincoln County were funded 100% by Region II Human Services SUPTBG ($427,899.00) from the Substance Abuse Prevention, Treatment and Recovery Services Block Grant (1B08TI088119-01 and 1B08TI088483-01) through SAMHSA, contracted through the Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Behavioral Health.
The businesses included convenience stores, grocery stores, bars, restaurants, and liquor stores. Businesses that sell alcohol to a minor are referred to the Nebraska Liquor Control Commission. Clerks who sell alcohol are cited for procuring alcohol for a minor.