WHO head seeks to reassure residents of Spanish island where hantavirus cruise ship is headed

The head of the World Health Organization is seeking to reassure residents of the Spanish island of Tenerife worried about the anticipated arrival there of a hantavirus-stricken cruise ship

May 9, 2026Updated: May 9, 2026
AP nullBy IAIN SULLIVAN and ELENA BECATOROS

Regional

Union Pacific Railroad’s Newest commemorative locomotive No. 4547 embarks on first freight mission hauling Artemis III rocket parts

Union Pacific Railroad on Tuesday unveiled its newest commemorative locomotive with Northrop Grumman and Wabtec, as No. 4547 began its first mission hauling Space Launch System solid rocket motor segments.

Farm animal welfare rules might be rolled back by Congress

Farm animal welfare rules might be rolled back by Congress

Cruisin’ Night returns to downtown Sidney Friday with new car show addition

Cruisin’ Night returns to downtown Sidney June 5 with new car show addition

Researchers study microfossils at Toadstool Geologic Park

Researchers study microfossils at Toadstool Geologic Park

Commissioner Miller to join Economic Development Corporation board 

The Cheyenne County Commissioners committed to representation on the Cheyenne County Economic Development Corporation board.

Sandhills Area Foundation to award $68,000 in scholarships to local students

The Sandhills Area Foundation will award $68,000 in scholarships to local students this year, bringing the organization’s total scholarship support to more than $1,035,500 over the past 29 years.