LINCOLN- On Friday, the Nebraska Department of Motor Vehicles announced that it would be temporarily shuttering eight offices in south-central Nebraska due to severe staffing shortages. DMV Director Rhona Lahm said more employees are currently being trained in the hopes of opening at least a few of the offices as soon as possible, but did not specify a timeline.

"We're hoping that it won't be a lengthy period," said Lahm. The offices closed include: Kearney County in Minden, Phelps County in Holdrege, Franklin County in Franklin, Webster County in Red Cloud, Gosper County in Elwood, Furnas County in Beaver City, Harlan County in Alma, and Dawson County in Lexington.

The Nebraska DMV is just one of many organizations struggling with a years-long labor shortage. Normally, according to Lahm, offices within the south-central Nebraska area operate with 14 examiners, but currently have only seven working in the district. In the meantime, Lahm said that residents in the area in need of driver's licensing services can access what they need through the DMV's website, and suggested that residents keep track of the expiration dates on their licenses so they can plan ahead.

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