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

Kearney Elementary Principals Earn Regional Honors

Kearney Elementary Principals Earn Regional Honors

Hastings Aquacourt Concludes Season with Annual Doggie Paddle

Hastings Aquacourt Concludes Season with Annual Doggie Paddle

CatVideoFest helps community cats find homes

CatVideoFest helps community cats find homes

Central Nebraska Veterans honored for Korean War service

Central Nebraska Veterans honored for Korean War service

Adams County Fairgrounds Upgrades Equipment Ahead of Oregon Trail Rodeo

Adams County Fairgrounds Upgrades Equipment Ahead of Oregon Trail Rodeo

Rail Days kicks off with first-ever Golden Spike Ceremony and mayoral proclamation

Rail Days kicks off with first-ever Golden Spike Ceremony and mayoral proclamation

State

Northeast Community College opens first-of-its-kind iHub Center

North Platte Regional Airport opens new $30 million terminal

Gas line struck at Nebraska State Penitentiary during water line repair work

SAGA announces new fundraising challenge:

Train fire closes county roads between Potter and Brownson

Omaha Memorial Park rapist violates probation conditions, judge warns

Sports

Huskers open the season No. 1 in AVCA Preseason Poll

'High Expectations': Coach Bent excited for return to Beatrice

Orangemen Baseball names former Husker Andy Bent new head coach

Pender routs Malcolm for first Legion title

Kearney High School showcases new addition, the PAW

Baylor Scheierman Returns to Central Nebraska for Youth Basketball Camp

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