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Yahoo
28-02-2025
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Nebraskans, officers from more than 20 states remember, salute Trooper Kyle McAcy
Mourners gather for the funeral of Nebraska State Patrol Trooper Kyle McAcy on Thursday in Ralston, Nebraska. (Courtesy of Nebraska State Patrol) RALSTON — The Nebraska State Patrol, hundreds of Nebraskans and law enforcement officers from more than 20 states paid respects Thursday to Trooper Kyle McAcy, who died on duty Feb. 17. Gov. Jim Pillen, speaking to McAcy's family during the public funeral at Ralston's Liberty First Credit Union Arena, said he was 'incredibly proud' of how McAcy 'represented our state.' 'On behalf of the state of Nebraska, I simply want to say thank you for sharing your hero,' Pillen said. Patrol Superintendent Col. John Bolduc said McAcy loved people and his job: 'If you tried to keep pace with his hunger for work or conversation, you would finish a tired second place.' Others have described him as someone who made time for people, including for the teachers and students where he previously attended school in Millard. On Thursday, Omahans filed along a processional route from south-central Omaha funeral home to the Ralston arena, where officers saluted his casket on the way in. McAcy, a 10-year Patrol veteran with ties to the Omaha suburbs, started in North Platte as part of the Patrol's Carrier Enforcement Division. He worked his way home. In addition to Carrier Enforcement, McAcy worked in the Patrol Division and as a crisis negotiator. He often responded to wrecks and people in need as he did earlier this month. The Patrol has said he was struck by a snowplow while he and other troopers were responding to a winter weather-related crash along Interstate 80 between Ashland and Greenwood. McAcy leaves behind a fiancé, Spencer Ryan, his parents, Teresa and Kavin McAcy, and his sister, Bethany McAcy. SUBSCRIBE: GET THE MORNING HEADLINES DELIVERED TO YOUR INBOX
Yahoo
19-02-2025
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‘Unimaginable loss;' State trooper killed by snowplow while responding to crash
A Nebraska State Patrol (NSP) Trooper was killed by a snowplow while responding to a crash. [DOWNLOAD: Free WHIO-TV News app for alerts as news breaks] On Monday, Feb. 17 31-year-old Trooper Kyle McAcy was responding to a crash on Interstate 80 between Ashland and Greenwood, Nebraska. TRENDING STORIES: Cause of death released for former OSU player found dead in his apartment Counties issue declaration of emergency support amid ongoing bird flu outbreak 7 charged in burglary ring that targeted Patrick Mahomes, Travis Kelce, Bobby Portis Trooper McAcy was outside his cruiser when he was struck by a snowplow, according to the Nebraska State Patrol. The other troopers responding to the crash with McAcy rushed to his aid, but he died from his injuries on the scene. 'Our NSP family is devastated today,' said Colonel John Bolduc, Superintendent of the Nebraska State Patrol. 'Kyle was a dedicated trooper, a devoted public servant, and most importantly a good friend to many in Omaha and beyond. His loss is being felt by countless people. Please keep his family, friends, colleagues, and community in your hearts as they deal with this unimaginable loss.' McAcy had been with the NSP fir ten years and served in the Patrol Division, Carrier Enforcement, and as a Crisis Negotiator. The Sarpy County Sheriff's Office was asked to investigate the crash. [SIGN UP: WHIO-TV Daily Headlines Newsletter]
Yahoo
18-02-2025
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Nebraska State Patrol trooper hit, killed by snowplow while responding to crash
OMAHA, Neb. - A Nebraska State Patrol trooper was killed after he was hit by a snowplow while responding to a crash. Trooper Kyle McAcy was responding with other troopers to a crash Monday on Interstate 80 between Ashland and Greenwood when the incident occurred, the patrol said. It happened as a winter storm began to track from the Plains to the mid-Atlantic states, bringing a swath of plowable snow and dangerous ice to more than 15 states. How To Watch Fox Weather Officials said McAcy was outside his patrol unit when he was hit by the snowplow. Troopers immediately rushed to his aid, but McAcy died at the scene. "Our NSP family is devastated today," Colonel John Bolduc, Superintendent of the Nebraska State Patrol said in a statement. "Kyle was a dedicated trooper, devoted public servant, and most importantly a good friend to many in Omaha and beyond. His loss is being felt by countless people. Please keep his family, friends colleagues, and community in your hearts as they deal with this unimaginable loss." McAcy, 31, was a 10-year veteran of the Nebraska State Patrol, officials article source: Nebraska State Patrol trooper hit, killed by snowplow while responding to crash
