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

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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