Gas line struck at Nebraska State Penitentiary during water line repair work

300 inmates were evacuated as a precaution; repairs to the gas line are ongoing

August 11, 2026Updated: August 11, 2026

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Gas line struck at Nebraska State Penitentiary during water line repair work

Around 300 inmates were evacuated from the Nebraska State Penitentiary Monday evening after a contractor repairing the water line struck a gas line near one of the housing units.KOLN

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