JUNE 26, 2023 (KEARNEY, NEB.) — During the evening hours of Friday, June 23, investigators with the Nebraska State Patrol and Kearney Police Department conducted alcohol compliance checks in Buffalo County.
In total, 69 businesses were inspected. Five of those businesses sold alcohol to a minor for a compliance rate of 93%. Four of the businesses failed to check the minor’s ID.
The businesses that failed the inspections were:
Pump & Pantry #30 – Elm Creek
Hy-Vee Fast & Fresh – Kearney
Pump & Pantry #40 – Kearney
Margaritas Family and Tradition – Kearney
Kwik Stop #11 – Kearney
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.
This project was support in whole or part by grant #0043 from the Nebraska Department of Transportation – Highway Safety Office.