World on alert as UK reports cases of omicron COVID variant

Britain became the latest country Saturday to report cases of the new potentially more contagious omicron variant of the coronavirus as world governments sought to shore up their defenses by slapping restrictions on travel from nations in southern Africa.

November 27, 2021Updated: November 27, 2021

By News Channel Nebraska

World on alert as UK reports cases of omicron COVID variant

Mimosa Fest returns to Downtown Norfolk this Saturday

Nebraska basketball announces Grand Island exhibition against Kansas State

Norfolk will advertise for bids for Ta-Ha-Zouka softball improvements project

New sculpture installed at Victory Road roundabout

Columbus Sertomaland Playground reopens with all-inclusive upgrades

Hope Crisis Center chief chats with county commissioners about funding, services

Hope Crisis Center executive director Carmen Hinman is touting her organization's successes but isn't shying away from its funding struggles in her conversations with county boards this summer.

World on alert as UK reports cases of omicron COVID variant

Mimosa Fest returns to Downtown Norfolk this Saturday

Nebraska basketball announces Grand Island exhibition against Kansas State

Norfolk will advertise for bids for Ta-Ha-Zouka softball improvements project

New sculpture installed at Victory Road roundabout

Columbus Sertomaland Playground reopens with all-inclusive upgrades

Hope Crisis Center chief chats with county commissioners about funding, services

State

City of Madison seeks resident input for long-term transportation plan

Gov. Jim Pillen appoints 17 members to Nebraska Data Center Task Force

Star City BMX to Host Nebraska State Championship Final during 600-point racing weekend

26th Night of Hope Walk for Cancer battles nature

Severe storm damages buildings, grain elevator in Ord

Kimball Police Department to host Crisis Intervention Team, Mental Health First Aid trainings next month

Sports

Teraya Sigler awarded Nebraska Volleyball Lifter of the Year

SEASON PREVIEW: Norris Volleyball chasing coveted three-peat in 2026

Huskers star power on full display, in Red-White scrimmage

"First time in 12 years": Holgorsen praises fast-learning offense

Pro Athletes Highlight Husker Summer Grads

'I love Marsh': New Huskers defensive coordinator Rob Aurich reunites with Andrew Marshall

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