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

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

Descendant of John Brown escapees helps renew Mayhew Cabin

A Nebraska stop on the Underground Railroad re-opened on Juneteenth after seven years of being closed

Fairbury officially starting work on water treatment project

The city of Fairbury is taking its first official steps on a much-needed project that will help reinforce the city's water supply.

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

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

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

Oklahoma dominates UNC, wins first College World Series since 1994

Descendant of John Brown escapees helps renew Mayhew Cabin

Fairbury officially starting work on water treatment project

State

Sidney City Council modifies 2026 fireworks ‘season’

4-H nationals bring thousands to Grand Island

Scooter crash serves as stark reminder for helmet safety

17 states and trade group sue California over plastics packaging law

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

Faith Health Advanced Wound Center earns national honors

Sports

4-H nationals bring thousands to Grand Island

Oklahoma dominates UNC, wins first College World Series since 1994

Hundreds of hoopers compete at growing UNK basketball camp

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

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

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

Ag & Outdoor

Outdoor notes: Birding Bowl inspires generous next step

Outdoor notes: Tips for enjoying water safely this summer

Outdoor notes: Rare lake sturgeon made 681-mile swim

Outdoor notes: Low water affecting Nebraska boaters this summer

Ag notes: Cattle placements rise 6% during April

NGPC still offers grazing, haying opportunities