Outdoor notes: Surveillance detects 197 positive CWD cases

The Nebraska Game and Parks Commission is opening parts of Box Butte Wildlife Management Area to firewood collection for those who obtain permission.

January 12, 2026Updated: January 17, 2026

By News Channel Nebraska

Outdoor notes: Surveillance detects 197 positive CWD cases

Norfolk City Council approves engineering, design contracts for LINC trail project

Norfolk City Council approves engineering, design contracts for LINC trail project

Four injured in crash involving classic car in Stanton County

Four injured in crash involving classic car in Stanton County

8 transported to hospital after chlorine incident at Pawnee Plunge

8 transported to hospital after chlorine incident at Pawnee Plunge

Husker and Bluejay, Jacobsen and Traudt put in-state rivalry on hold for the next generation

Husker and Bluejay, Jacobsen and Traudt put in-state rivalry on hold for the next generation

Creighton Boys Golf makes history with second consecutive Class D State Title

Creighton Boys Golf makes history with second consecutive Class D State Title

From Harvard to Norfolk

From Harvard to Norfolk

State

Officials urge residents to understand the purpose of outdoor warning sirens

UNMC priority candidate for chancellor speaks on goals, merger with Nebraska Medicine

Researchers study microfossils at Toadstool Geologic Park

State leaders rally behind LB 1261, hailing It as a historic step for Nebraska energy

Commissioner Miller to join Economic Development Corporation board

Mural artist celebrates youth participation

Sports

North team building chemistry ahead of Saturday's Shrine Bowl

UNK top running back Isaiah Harris granted waiver to play in 2026

More than football: Shrine Bowl week begins in Kearney

Willy Adames hits grand slam and Giants get 25 hits in 19-6 win over Rockies at Coors Field

Bayne Fans 12 as Sidney Seniors Defeat Chadron

Bynes Named RMAC Outdoor Field Athlete of the Year

Ag & Outdoor

Outdoor notes: Low water affecting Nebraska boaters this summer

Ag notes: Cattle placements rise 6% during April

NGPC still offers grazing, haying opportunities

Outdoor notes: Campers invited to take state park survey

Feed supplies tighten for Nebraska producers as drought persists

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