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

Regional

Pony Express Re-Ride brings historic mail route through central Nebraska

Pony Express Re-Ride brings historic mail route through central Nebraska

West Team Looking for Redemption in Sertoma 8-Man Classic

West Team Looking for Redemption in Sertoma 8-Man Classic

FLOCK camera, drone help Kearney Police locate suspect after pursuit

FLOCK camera, Drone help Kearney Police locate suspect after pursuit

Former Tyson worker joins NDOL effort to help laid-off coworkers

Former Tyson worker joins NDOL effort to help laid-off coworkers

Kearney Public Schools, UNMC create early pathway for future nurses

Kearney Public Schools, UNMC create early pathway for future nurses

Grand Island man arrested for sexual assault of a minor

Grand Island man arrested for sexual assault of a minor

State

US officials say Iran deal calls for diluting uranium at minimum, waiving sanctions, opening strait

Read the transcript of the US draft of the memorandum of understanding over Iran war

Pony Express Re-Ride brings historic mail route through central Nebraska

Flood Communications' Angie Stenger appointed to Nebraska State College Board of Trustees

NPPD shares glimpse into nuclear site selection process at Norfolk council meeting

UNK grad Ayami Sato earned her place – and GOAT status – in the NBA

Sports

West Team Looking for Redemption in Sertoma 8-Man Classic

Northeastern Junior College Announces Addition of Beach Volleyball for 2026–2027 Academic Year

Sidney Seniors Top Gordon 8-3 to Stay Unbeaten

Wake Forest offers Garden County senior a place on grid iron squad

Milford volleyball star Shayla Rautenberg commits to Nebraska

WNCC names Shayane Poirot has women’s basketball coach

Ag & Outdoor

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

Outdoor notes: Campers invited to take state park survey