Outdoor notes: Tips for enjoying water safely this summer

By the Nebraska Game & Parks Commission

June 13, 2026Updated: June 15, 2026

By News Channel Nebraska

Outdoor notes: Tips for enjoying water safely this summer

Regional

Mosquitoes test positive for West Nile virus in multiple parts of Nebraska

Mosquitoes test positive for West Nile virus in multiple parts of Nebraska

More mosquitoes test positive for West Nile virus in Adams County

More mosquitoes test positive for West Nile virus in Adams County

New cold storage facility opens to distribute soil treatment products across Nebraska

New cold storage facility opens to distribute soil treatment products across Nebraska

MLH Celebrating New Class of Kool-Aid Babies

MLH Celebrating New Class of Kool-Aid Babies

Broken Bow takes steps to address Flock Cameras, future Data Centers

Broken Bow takes steps to address Flock Cameras, future Data Centers

Arizona man arrested for Hall County sex crimes

Arizona man arrested for Hall County sex crimes

State

Panhandle mosquitoes test positive for West Nile virus

Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued for Cherry, Garden, Sheridan counties

Severe Thunderstorm Warning for Logan, Phillips counties in Colorado

Thunderstorm Watch issued for Northeast Colorado

Rabies warning after bat tests positive in Cherry County

National Border Patrol Council endorses Pete Ricketts in Nebraska Senate race

Sports

'I love Marsh': New Huskers defensive coordinator Rob Aurich reunites with Andrew Marshall

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

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