Experts wonder 'Where is the CDC?' as a hantavirus outbreak unfolds on a cruise ship

Public health experts are questioning the U.S. government's response to the hantavirus outbreak aboard a cruise ship that involves Americans

May 9, 2026Updated: May 9, 2026

By MIKE STOBBE

Game and Parks talks bass regulations, as summer fishing heats up

Gage County Museum celebrates America's 250th with annual summer exhibit

One month later, Fairbury leaders discuss response to, recovery from historic severe storms

Six elected officials and city leaders in Fairbury sat down with us to recap how the city responded to and ultimately recovered from May's historic severe storms

Oklahoma dominates UNC, wins first College World Series since 1994

State

Tornado Watch issued for Northeast Colorado counties

11 hrs 26 mins ago

National Weather Service issues Tornado Watch for Nebraska Panhandle

11 hrs 46 mins ago

Southwest Nebraska and Northeast Colorado hit with Severe Weather Wednesday evening

11 hrs 47 mins ago

Rising from the ashes, Creighton Main Street staples find temporary home after devastating fire

13 hrs 54 mins ago

New eagle sculpture takes flight at Buffalo County Fairgrounds

15 hrs 27 mins ago

City of Kimball to host annual Fourth of July Pool Party

15 hrs 31 mins ago

Sports

4-H nationals bring thousands to Grand Island

June 24th 2026, 1:04 AM UTC

Oklahoma dominates UNC, wins first College World Series since 1994

June 23rd 2026, 5:00 AM UTC

Hundreds of hoopers compete at growing UNK basketball camp

June 23rd 2026, 12:01 AM UTC

UNC takes game two of CWS finals, forces winner-take-all Monday night

June 21st 2026, 11:56 PM UTC

Behind two homers from LeChance, Oklahoma takes game one of MCWS final

June 21st 2026, 12:31 AM UTC

Hundreds of wrestlers pack downtown Grand Island for Friday Night Lights event

June 20th 2026, 2:03 AM UTC

Ag & Outdoor

Outdoor notes: Birding Bowl inspires generous next step

June 20th 2026, 6:00 AM UTC

Outdoor notes: Tips for enjoying water safely this summer

June 13th 2026, 6:00 AM UTC

Outdoor notes: Rare lake sturgeon made 681-mile swim

June 6th 2026, 6:00 AM UTC

Outdoor notes: Low water affecting Nebraska boaters this summer

May 30th 2026, 6:00 AM UTC

Ag notes: Cattle placements rise 6% during April

May 29th 2026, 5:17 PM UTC

NGPC still offers grazing, haying opportunities

May 28th 2026, 7:44 PM UTC