Alcohol Compliance Checks Held in Lincoln and Dawson Counties

October 27, 2025 (North Platte, Neb.)  — Investigators with the Nebraska State Patrol conducted alcohol compliance checks this month in Lincoln County and Dawson County.

Investigators conducted the checks during the evening hours of Thursday, October 2, and Wednesday, October 22. In total, 20 businesses were checked. Of those businesses, 17 refused to sell alcohol to a minor for a compliance rate of 85 percent. One business failed to check the minor’s ID.

The businesses included convenience stores, restaurants, bars, and liquor stores. Businesses that sell alcohol to a minor are referred to the Nebraska Liquor Control Commission. Clerks who sell alcohol to a minor are cited for procuring alcohol for a minor.

These projects were funded (100%, $427,899.00) by the Region II Human Services Substance Abuse Prevention, Treatment and Recovery Services Block Grant (1B08TI088119-01) through SAMHSA, contracted through the Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Behavioral Health.