Canada passes 'Free Willy' ban, making it illegal to hold dolphins, whales in captivity

MarkMalleson/iStock(OTTAWA, Ontario) -- Canada is making strides to help protect marine life. The country's House of Commons passed a bill Monday that makes it illegal to keep a whale, dolphin or porpoise in captivity. ...

June 11, 2019Updated: June 11, 2019

By News Channel Nebraska

Regional

Axtell man pleads no contest in Phelps County crash that killed three

UNMC uses immersive technology to expand stroke education statewide

Hastings Area Historically Warm and Wet This Summer

Deshler man wins nearly $18,000 and trip on Wheel of Fortune

The Foundry brings Trailblazers workforce event to Kearney

City to update downtown traffic signals

State

Cars and Carroll rolls on after community members step in

Canada passes 'Free Willy' ban, making it illegal to hold dolphins, whales in captivity

Regional

Axtell man pleads no contest in Phelps County crash that killed three

UNMC uses immersive technology to expand stroke education statewide

Hastings Area Historically Warm and Wet This Summer

Deshler man wins nearly $18,000 and trip on Wheel of Fortune

The Foundry brings Trailblazers workforce event to Kearney

City to update downtown traffic signals

State

Cars and Carroll rolls on after community members step in

Nebraska man killed in pickup-tractor crash in South Dakota

Axtell man pleads no contest in Phelps County crash that killed three

Wisner man arrested after high-speed motorcycle pursuit on Highway 275

Longhorn Cheer Team begins new season with new leadership

Norfolk seeks public input on e-bikes, scooters and other e-rideables

Sports

Huskers utilize strong run game, improves pass rush in win over UND

Nebraska rolls by North Dakota 34-7, heads into conference play 3-0

Tri County withstands injuries, strong Southern effort to earn third win of 2026 season

Wayne State dominates first-ever game against Jamestown

Sidney Shuts Out Adams Central, Moves to 4-0

Freeman exacts revenge on JCC, claims another MUDECAS Volleyball championship

Ag & Outdoor

Nebraska's congressional delegation critical of Trump plan to lower beef prices

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