Sheriff's office gets grant for radar equipment

LINCOLN, Nebraska -- The Nebraska Office of Highway Safety has awarded a $1,237.50 highway safety grant to the Red Willow County Sheriff's Office to purchase two mobile radar units.

"They should be commended for taking advantage of this funding assistance to equip their patrol units with the tools necessary to assure safer streets for the residents and visitors to Red Willow County," Zwonechek said.

"Utilizing this equipment has demonstrated proven success at reducing traffic crashes, injuries and fatalities within the communities," he added.