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

Wild Horse Golf Club unveils renovated clubhouse, new short course

Wild Horse Golf Club unveils renovated clubhouse, new short course

Kearney hosts Nebraska Lions All-Star Golf Tournament, honoring state's top senior golfers

Kearney hosts Nebraska Lions All-Star Golf Tournament, honoring state's top senior golfers

Battle Bus Mobile Arcade Celebrates Ribbon Cutting in Hastings

Battle Bus Mobile Arcade Celebrates Ribbon Cutting in Hastings

Community Olympics celebrates 30 years of friendly competition in Kearney

Community Olympics celebrates 30 years of friendly competition in Kearney

Former Kearney YRTC employee sentenced to two years in jail

Former Kearney YRTC employee sentenced to two years in jail

South Heartland Health District Aiming for 2.5 Million Minutes of Activity

South Heartland Health District Aiming for 2.5 Million Minutes of Activity