How South African scientists identified hantavirus on a cruise ship thousands of miles away

South African infectious disease expert Lucille Blumberg was part of a team that identified a hantavirus outbreak on a Dutch cruise ship

May 23, 2026Updated: May 23, 2026

By MICHELLE GUMEDE

Huskers roll by Oklahoma State, punch ticket to WCWS

Huskers roll by Oklahoma State, punch ticket to WCWS

Behind strong all around effort, Huskers take game one of super regional

Behind strong all around effort, Huskers take game one of super regional

2026 Nebraska State Track and Field Championships: Southeast Nebraska Qualifiers and Results

2026 Nebraska State Track and Field Championships: Southeast Nebraska Qualifiers and Results

Nebraska Softball super regional opener to resume Friday afternoon

Nebraska Softball super regional opener to resume Friday afternoon

State

Addressing the housing issue in the Panhandle

7 hrs 5 mins ago

Ohio driver falls asleep, crashes into semi on Interstate 80 in Cheyenne County

9 hrs 8 mins ago

Sterling Fire Chief 26 years of service and retired

9 hrs 37 mins ago

Troopers Encourage Safe Driving as Summer Travel Revs Up

11 hrs 37 mins ago

Scottsbluff police investigate accidental shotgun discharge involving dog in vehicle

12 hrs 23 mins ago

Memorial Day services set for Monday

16 hrs 39 mins ago

Sports

Chadron State's Bynes places 5th at Outdoor Nationals

5 hrs 38 mins ago

Shaydyn Rasby, Katelyn Walker win state titles as area athletes close strong in Omaha

6 hrs 4 mins ago

Murray State CC, of Oklahoma, wins NJCAA Division 2 Golf Title

20 hrs 41 mins ago

Barbashev, Eichel score in 2:07 span, Golden Knights stun Avs 3-1 to take 2-0 series lead

May 23rd 2026, 4:46 AM UTC

Lowery wins state high jump title as area athletes shine at Burke Stadium

May 23rd 2026, 4:35 AM UTC

Avs defenseman Cale Makar sidelined for Game 2 of Western Conference Final with to upper-body injury

May 22nd 2026, 10:18 PM UTC

Ag & Outdoor

Outdoor notes: Campers invited to take state park survey

May 23rd 2026, 6:01 AM UTC

Feed supplies tighten for Nebraska producers as drought persists

May 22nd 2026, 11:37 AM UTC

Outdoor notes: Invasive Species Awareness Week is May 24-30

May 16th 2026, 6:01 AM UTC

Powell wins 56th Cornhusker Trap Shoot

May 4th 2026, 7:18 PM UTC

Outdoor notes: Spring shotgun turkey season opens

April 18th 2026, 6:00 AM UTC

Outdoor notes: Bighorn sheep regular lottery applications begin April 20

April 11th 2026, 6:00 AM UTC