Quarantine comes to an end for the last of the hantavirus ship passengers in Nebraska

The last eight Americans who endured 42 days in a specialized hospital quarantine unit after exposure to an unusual hantavirus outbreak on a cruise ship that killed three people have left the Nebraska facility

June 22, 2026Updated: June 22, 2026

By JOSH FUNK and MIKE STOBBE

Regional

Buffalo County Sheriff's Office searching for wanted man

Hastings Public Library Highlights Community Return on Investment

Kearney approves nearly $2 Million landfill expansion project

Kearney Approves Nearly $2 Million Landfill Expansion Project

DHHS takes custody of toddler after DUI arrest, hit-and-run investigation

Police: child was unsecured and the driver registered a 0.201% BAC.

Hastings Fire Department Moving to New Shift Schedule

Hastings Hosting Housing Advocacy Forum

State

Federal judge rules Nebraska can’t restrict SNAP purchases of soda and energy drinks

Quarantine comes to an end for the last of the hantavirus ship passengers in Nebraska

Regional

Buffalo County Sheriff's Office searching for wanted man

Hastings Public Library Highlights Community Return on Investment

Kearney approves nearly $2 Million landfill expansion project

DHHS takes custody of toddler after DUI arrest, hit-and-run investigation

Hastings Fire Department Moving to New Shift Schedule

Hastings Hosting Housing Advocacy Forum

State

Federal judge rules Nebraska can’t restrict SNAP purchases of soda and energy drinks

Buffalo County Sheriff's Office searching for wanted man

Sidney student advances to Nebraska Civics Bee state competition

Sidney City Council modifies 2026 fireworks ‘season’

4-H nationals bring thousands to Grand Island

Scooter crash serves as stark reminder for helmet safety

Sports

4-H nationals bring thousands to Grand Island

Oklahoma dominates UNC, wins first College World Series since 1994

Hundreds of hoopers compete at growing UNK basketball camp

UNC takes game two of CWS finals, forces winner-take-all Monday night

Behind two homers from LeChance, Oklahoma takes game one of MCWS final

Hundreds of wrestlers pack downtown Grand Island for Friday Night Lights event

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