Young rattlesnake found at Creek Valley Elementary

A young rattlesnake was found near a back entrance at Creek Valley Elementary School in Chappell Thursday morning. Officials say no students or staff were ever in danger as schools across the area stay alert for increased snake activity this spring.

May 14, 2026Updated: May 14, 2026

By News Channel Nebraska

Regional

Valentine National Wildlife Refuge adding grazing permits following historic fires

Fire on Nebraska National Forest near Chadron burns 350 acres

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

State

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

Sterling Fire Department issues Red Flag Warning

Valentine National Wildlife Refuge adding grazing permits following historic fires

Young rattlesnake found at Creek Valley Elementary

Regional

Valentine National Wildlife Refuge adding grazing permits following historic fires

Fire on Nebraska National Forest near Chadron burns 350 acres

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

State

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

Sterling Fire Department issues Red Flag Warning

Valentine National Wildlife Refuge adding grazing permits following historic fires

Goshen County schools placed on secure status after reported threat call

Fire on Nebraska National Forest near Chadron burns 350 acres

Multiple wildfires reported in northern Nebraska Panhandle amid dangerous fire conditions

Sports

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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

Two Peru State College Men's Basketball Players Earn NAIA Scholar-Athlete Honors

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

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