Outdoor notes: Surveillance detects 197 positive CWD cases

The Nebraska Game and Parks Commission is opening parts of Box Butte Wildlife Management Area to firewood collection for those who obtain permission.

January 12, 2026Updated: January 17, 2026

By News Channel Nebraska

Regional

Chappell power outage closes businesses

Chappell power outage closes businesses

Injury accident results in arrest

Injury accident results in arrest

Potter ‘Destination Imagination’ team headed to Global competition

Potter ‘Destination Imagination’ team headed to Global competition

WNCC softball sweeps past Trinidad State

WNCC softball sweeps past Trinidad State

Chadron area athletes take on ball shagger role at Husker volleyball game

Chadron area athletes take on ball shagger role at Husker volleyball game

Tower work to temporarily affect 98.7 FM signal in Sidney area

Tower work to temporarily affect 98.7 FM signal in Sidney area

State

Norfolk’s Johnson Park illuminated red in honor of fallen firefighters

Kimball high school music students have successful competition at District Music Contest

Kimball Jr./Sr. High Track students headed to Best in the West

Through wind, war and fire, Otoe church keeps the faith

Faith Health Gala raises money for sleeper sofas

Chappell power outage closes businesses

Sports

WNCC softball sweeps Trinidad on Friday

Haarberg Reflects on Time as a Husker, Hungry for NFL Opportunity

APRIL 24 (6:45 PM CT) - Columbus Fury vs Omaha Supernovas (NCN TV)

Mayor recognizes wrestling champion

Doane wrestler Cristelle Rodriguez captures NAIA and U.S. championships

WNCC softball team splits contests with Lamar on Sunday

Ag & Outdoor

Outdoor notes: Spring shotgun turkey season opens

Outdoor notes: Bighorn sheep regular lottery applications begin April 20

Outdoor notes: NGPC offering pastures, hay tracts to those affected by wildfires

Outdoor notes: Work to begin soon on Smith Lake WMA Aquatic Habitat Project

Outdoor notes: Game and Parks urges caution when recreating outdoors due to wildfires

Outdoor notes: Temporary closure of Clear Creek WMA for safety