What we don't know about the hantavirus outbreak as the cruise ship nears Spanish territory

Countries are preparing to manage 140 people on a hantavirus-stricken cruise ship headed for the Canary Islands

May 8, 2026Updated: May 8, 2026

By MOLLY QUELL

Regional

Chadron, O’Neill police, Brown County Sheriff receive funding for seat belt enforcement campaign

Chadron, O’Neill police, Brown County Sheriff receive funding for seat belt enforcement campaign

Valentine National Wildlife Refuge adding grazing permits following historic fires

Valentine National Wildlife Refuge adding grazing permits following historic fires

Pine Ridge man charged with stealing pickup in Gordon following report of man with gun

Pine Ridge man charged with stealing pickup in Gordon following report of man with gun

Amid Harsh National Political Rhetoric, a Different Kind of Message in Cherry County Sheriff’s Race

Amid Harsh National Political Rhetoric, a Different Kind of Message in Cherry County Sheriff’s Race

State

New sculptures arrive in downtown Valentine for Sculpture Walk Across Nebraska

Young rattlesnake found at Creek Valley Elementary

Chadron, O’Neill police, Brown County Sheriff receive funding for seat belt enforcement campaign

Fire departments stretched thin as crews battle ongoing wildfire north of Henry

May appeals felony weapons charge to state court of appeals; District Court sentencing postponed

Sterling Fire Department issues Red Flag Warning

Sports

Bayard sweeps team titles at Class D-9 district meet

Destination Lewiston: Doane baseball books program's first trip to NAIA World Series

Plainview wins boys and girls titles at D-4 district meet

Norris girls soccer on a roll ahead of sixth straight state tournament appearance

Paul Skenes takes a no-hitter into the 7th, strikes out 10 as Pirates topple Rockies 3-1

Sidney piles up state qualifiers at B-6 district meet in Alliance

Ag & Outdoor

Powell wins 56th Cornhusker Trap Shoot

Outdoor notes: Spring shotgun turkey season opens

Outdoor notes: Bighorn sheep regular lottery applications begin April 20

Outdoor notes: NGPC offering pastures, hay tracts to those affected by wildfires

Outdoor notes: Work to begin soon on Smith Lake WMA Aquatic Habitat Project

Outdoor notes: Game and Parks urges caution when recreating outdoors due to wildfires