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Family remembers Nebraska State Patrol Trooper Kyle McAcy
OMAHA, Neb. (WOWT) – The family of Kyle McAcy tell First Alert 6 the past week has been difficult.
They say many in the community have reached out to share their support for Trooper McAcy, but his family will always remember him as Kyle, the youngest of three kids.
Kyle served as a Nebraska State Trooper for 10 years. In high school, he joined Omaha Police Department’s Explorers program. A few years later, he would earn his degree from Metropolitan Community College.
The McAcys tell First Alert 6 he always wanted to go into law enforcement, following in the footsteps of his grandfather.
“I spoke with my step mother this morning and we talked briefly, and she said, ‘Do you remember when Kyle would crawl in grandpa’s lap and want to talk about all of grandpa’s guns?‘” said Teresa McAcy, Kyle’s mother. “I said, ‘you know what, I kind of do remember that.’”
Off duty, Kyle’s family describes him as funny, charismatic, kind, and loving. During his off time, he would volunteer at Children’s Nebraska.
“Kyle just thrived on being with people and helping people,” said Teresa. “It would just make my heart happy how much he cared about everybody.”
“All of those qualities, that Kyle has as an adult, all of those qualities that made him an excellent law enforcement officer, that made him an excellent person,” said Collin McAcy, Kyle’s older brother. “He had those when he was a kid.”
All week, the family has heard stories of Kyle’s kindness from people they have never met. Teresa is originally from Guthrie County, Iowa.
She tells First Alert 6 their local officers heard about Kyle’s passing and reached out.
“For them to think of Kyle, you are just speechless, it is just like, oh my goodness.” said Teresa.
He tragically passed Monday while responding to a crash on I-80. Teresa tells First Alert 6 he was home Sunday in his favorite reclining chair. After some time, he got up to go to work, nobody knew that would be the last time he’d be home.
“It was always stay safe, and the last thing you would ever think of is to have three troopers come to your door,” recalled Teresa. “Kyle always told me, if there were any troopers that came to the door, its not going to be good news mom.”
The family is trying to move forward but Kyle’s passing leaves a big hole in their heart.
They are thankful for the support they have received from members in the community, the Nebraska State Patrol, and those who have reached out from out of state.
Their hope is for his memory to live on through those stories of who he was and what he meant to his community.
“It is very comforting to know that Kyle was as special to everyone he met as he was to us,” said Collin McAcy.
Donations can be made in Kyle’s memory. The family tells First Alert 6 the money raised will be donated to Children’s Nebraska.
They are also working on an MCC scholarship to help future heroes help others just like Kyle.
To donate, click here.
TRIBUTES & FUNERAL INFO
NSP has Trooper McAcy’s vehicle parked outside Troop A Headquarters in Omaha station as a memorial.
The public is invited to visit there. Cards can also be sent to: NSP Troop A Headquarters, 4411 S. 108th St., Omaha NE, 68137
“The Nebraska State Patrol would like to thank Nebraskans and many outside our state for the tremendous outpouring of support during this difficult time.”
The public is also invited to attend funeral services for Trooper McAcy, set for 11 a.m. Thursday in Liberty First Credit Union Arena, located at 7300 Q St. in Ralston.
“Prior to the funeral service, there will be a law enforcement procession. The public is also encouraged to line the route to show their support for Trooper McAcy and his family,” Wednesday’s update from NSP states.
Details about the specific route will be released in coming days.
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A Nebraska quarterback commit is making headlines heading into his senior season. Five-star prospect Trae Taylor has been named by Rivals as one of the ‘five high school football transfers that will make a big impact this 2026 season.’
Taylor heads into 2026 after a strong 2025 season at Carmel Catholic (IL). In 11 games, he threw 3,571 yards, 38 touchdowns, and three interceptions. He also ran 77 times for 633 yards and 12 touchdowns.
The five-star quarterback is transferring to Millard South (NE) this offseason and will join a team that went 12-1 this past season and won back-to-back Class A State championships. He is taking over as the starting quarterback, replacing Jett Thomalla, who signed with Alabama.
Rivals Director of Scouting and Rankings Charles Power writes that the transfer quarterback is well-rounded and one of the stronger arms in the 2027 cycle. He also believes that the development he has shown this late in his career should be seen as a positive.
“Brings a combination of high-end arm talent and refinement to the table. Has a whippy release that uncoils quickly to generate fast arm action. Added arm strength in the off-season prior to his senior year. Can drive the football to all areas of the field with palpable zip. Rips throws out to the far hash and up the seam. Throws a tight spiral that cuts through the wind. Has proven to be accurate in multiple settings. Hyper-trained and plays with a good level of consistency as a passer.”
Taylor is also the first Cornhusker commit to ever hold the title of Elite 11 MVP. He was named the Most Valuable Player at the conclusion of The Opening Finals at Nike’s World Headquarters last month.
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College football programs would rather not play true freshmen. Programs would rather give the kids a year to mature, get reps and get stronger. Learn behind experienced players, learn the system, grow mentally and physically. Make inevitable mistakes on the practice field, not in games.
Nebraska is no exception.
But Huskers true freshman running back Jamal Rule might be an exception.
Rule, one of the stars of Nebraska’s spring game, recently was cited by CBS Sports as one of 11 Big Ten true freshmen to watch who could have an immediate impact in 2026.
There is buzz around the Nebraska program regarding Rule, a 6-foot, 205-pound, three-star recruit from Charlotte, N.C. In the spring game, Rule scored on a 75-yard touchdown sprint and had 119 yards on 10 carries. He also caught a pass for 15 yards.
Nebraska coach Matt Rhule certainly has noticed. The early enrollee has them talking around the Huskers’ program and around Lincoln, too.
What Rhule said about Rule
“Jamal had a really good spring,” Rhule told reporters after the spring game. “What he looked like today, he looked like all spring long. He’s very conscientious. He’s big, he’s tough, he’s fast, he’s got home run ability.”
Rule comes along at an opportune time for himself and Nebraska, which lost 2025 Big Ten Running Back of the Year Emmett Johnson to NFL Draft and the Kansas City Chiefs. Without Johnson, who gained a conference-leading 1,451 yards on the ground last season, the Huskers’ running back room was a serious question mark coming into the season.
Now, Nebraska is dealing with the arrest of presumed starting running back Mekhi Nelson in Key West, Fla. Nelson was arrested last week, charged with aggravated battery, as first reported by Pete Nakos, of On3.
Nelson’s legal ramifications are unknown as well as how this will affect his football status.
What CBS Sports said about Jamal Rule
CBS Sports writer Brad Crawford wrote this about Rule in selecting him as a Big Ten freshman to watch: “Some would say he was overlooked a bit by the elite programs during the recruiting process, but this three-star out of Charlotte, North Carolina, was identified early as a must-have for the Huskers and checked every box for coach Matt Rhule and his staff.
“Virginia Tech, Michigan State and Syracuse were in on Rule as well, but Nebraska won his commitment and may have grabbed an unexpected freshman starter as a result.
“Hoping to prove a point during spring camp, Rule showed aggression and ran hard on every rep. The expectation is that the Huskers will take a by-committee approach in the run game this season following the departure of leading rusher Emmett Johnson, and Rule should get some totes along with Isaiah Mozee and Mekhi Nelson.”
Rhule, whose Huskers face a brutal schedule in 2026, said after the spring game that Rule is “certainly preparing to play this year as a freshman.”
What it could mean for the offense
An established running attack certainly could help new quarterback Anthony Colandrea and the offense. If Rule is the real deal, Nebraska’s now uncertain running back room could become a much-needed strength.
A running back who can break a big play would add a dimension to the Huskers’ offense that could allow them to run on obvious passing downs and keep defenses off-balance.
Opponents might be forced to specifically game-plan for that aspect of the Huskers’ offense. That added defensive focus on the running game could mean less attention paid to the passing attack — a potential Nebraska advantage.
A strong passing game begins with a strong ground game. That was a go-to, bread-and-butter Nebraska strategy for years.
Everyone will know soon enough, as the season begins in a mere two months.
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