RFK Jr. overrules experts to keep hantavirus cruise ship passenger in quarantine

U.S. Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has refused to release a cruise ship passenger exposed to hantavirus from a quarantine facility in Nebraska

June 16, 2026Updated: June 16, 2026

By ALI SWENSON and MIKE STOBBE

Regional

Kearney Public Schools, UNMC create early pathway for future nurses

Grand Island man arrested for sexual assault of a minor

Players Arrive in Hastings Ahead of 49th Sertoma 8-Man All-Star Game

Status Hearing in Essink Case Set for July

First-year DARE golf tournament draws strong turnout in Kearney

State of Nebraska approves emergency declarations for nine counties affected by May's severe storms

Help is on the way for areas of Nebraska that were adversely affected by strong bouts of severe weather last month.

State

Watchorn appointed as interim county commissioner

RFK Jr. overrules experts to keep hantavirus cruise ship passenger in quarantine

Regional

Kearney Public Schools, UNMC create early pathway for future nurses

Grand Island man arrested for sexual assault of a minor

Players Arrive in Hastings Ahead of 49th Sertoma 8-Man All-Star Game

Status Hearing in Essink Case Set for July

First-year DARE golf tournament draws strong turnout in Kearney

State of Nebraska approves emergency declarations for nine counties affected by May's severe storms

State

Watchorn appointed as interim county commissioner

Grand Island man arrested for sexual assault of a minor

Norfolk Police gets new storage system project approved

Northeast Nebraska foundation funded K-9 tied to major drug bust

Otoe County hears nuclear report

Jefferson County board insists PWF Road project still in the pipeline

Sports

Milford volleyball star Shayla Rautenberg commits to Nebraska

WNCC names Shayane Poirot has women’s basketball coach

Red stifles White for All-Star Classic win

UNK extends women's basketball coach Drew Johnson through 2029

Gary Sánchez hits first homer since April 14, Brewers complete sweep of Rockies with 12-4 win

Brewers score 8 late runs, stun Rockies 9-7 in wild 10-inning victory

Ag & Outdoor

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

Outdoor notes: Campers invited to take state park survey