Whooping cough, chlamydia and chickenpox: Diseases that increased in the Panhandle in 2025

Chlamydia, whooping cough and chickenpox were among several diseases that saw an increase in the Nebraska Panhandle in 2025, according to the Panhandle Public Health District’s newly released annual disease surveillance report.

February 5, 2026Updated: February 5, 2026
By Casey Wonnenberg

Regional

Nebraska Diaper Bank expands services to Grand Island through new Hope Harbor partnership

Nebraska Diaper Bank expands services to Grand Island through new Hope Harbor partnership

New Kearney development offers flexible flex bay spaces for growing businesses

New Kearney development offers flexible flex bay spaces for growing businesses

Chip seal project scheduled for U.S. Highway 183

Chip seal project scheduled for U.S. Highway 183

Hastings College Gears Up for Inaugural Women's Flag Football Season

Hastings College Gears Up for Inaugural Women's Flag Football Season

NPPD seeks public input on proposed Aurora-Central City transmission line

NPPD seeks public input on proposed Aurora-Central City transmission line

Local Leaders Help Clean Up Trash at Hastings Apartment Complex

Local Leaders Help Clean Up Trash at Hastings Apartment Complex