RFK Jr. overrules experts to keep hantavirus cruise ship passenger in quarantine

U.S. Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has refused to release a cruise ship passenger exposed to hantavirus from a quarantine facility in Nebraska

June 16, 2026Updated: June 16, 2026

By ALI SWENSON and MIKE STOBBE

UNK Students Get Inside Look at Rural Healthcare

Approved in Nebraska, severe storm emergency declaration now heads to D.C.

After it was approved by the governor's office last week, an emergency declaration for the severe storms that struck the state of Nebraska in May is now heading off for approval in Washington, D.C.

After freeholder petition fails in Gage County, filers plan to tap into legislature to affect property tax change

'Symbol we can all get behind': Beatrice Fire and Rescue turns old hoses into American flag

State

Demolition and cleanup work begins at Horizon BioFuels

28 mins ago

Tuesday City Council meeting to address fireworks

31 mins ago

Marc Evan Jackson will be taking the state at the Great American Comedy Festival

1 hr 8 mins ago

Bluebird Improv set to perform at Great American Comedy Festival in Norfolk

1 hr 27 mins ago

Cheyenne County calls special meeting to address fireworks

3 hrs 6 mins ago

Creighton's BerryPepper Days highlights local businesses and small-town ingenuity

3 hrs 9 mins ago

Sports

East Team Seeks Repeat Victory in Sertoma 8-Man Classic

20 hrs 46 mins ago

Field day aims to excite kids in Fairbury about a future in football

June 18th 2026, 2:45 PM UTC

West Team Looking for Redemption in Sertoma 8-Man Classic

June 17th 2026, 9:17 PM UTC

UNK grad Ayami Sato earned her place – and GOAT status – in the NBA

June 17th 2026, 8:20 PM UTC

Northeastern Junior College Announces Addition of Beach Volleyball for 2026–2027 Academic Year

June 17th 2026, 6:26 PM UTC

Sidney Seniors Top Gordon 8-3 to Stay Unbeaten

June 17th 2026, 5:23 PM UTC

Ag & Outdoor

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

Outdoor notes: Campers invited to take state park survey

May 23rd 2026, 6:01 AM UTC