Flu cases increase in Nebraska amid decline in vaccinations

The latest report from the Department of Health shows that more than 650 people were diagnosed with the flu in just one week. This number only includes those who were tested by doctors, not those who didn’t seek medical attention for their symptoms.

January 2, 2025Updated: January 2, 2025
News Channel NebraskaBy News Channel Nebraska

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Tornado Warning issued for Northwestern Cheyenne, Southwestern Morril counties

The National Weather Service in Cheyenne, Wyo., has issued a Tornado Warning for Cheyenne, Kimball, Banner and Morrill counties until 8:30 p.m.

Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued for Morrill, Cheyenne counties

The National Weather Service in Cheyenne, Wyo., has issued a Severe Thunderstorm Warning for Northwestern Cheyenne, and Southwestern Morrill counties until 8:15 p.m.

Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued for parts of Scotts Bluff, Morrill and Banner counties

The National Weather Service in Cheyenne, Wyo., has issued a Severe Thunderstorm Warning for Scotts Bluff, Morrill and Banner counties until 8 p.m.

Severe Thunderstorm Watch issued for Panhandle counties

The National Weather Service in Cheyenne, Wyo., has issued a Severe Thunderstorm Watch for Panhandle aarea counties until 11 p.m.

No injuries reported when car leaves road south of Sidney

An out-of-state female driver was traveling to Denver by Highway 19a when the car she was driving went out of control and off the road near Cheyenne County Road 109.

Investing in Nebraska communities

Now that Congress has adjourned, I'm doing what I enjoy most — get out and travel across our great state. Last week brought meetings with local officials, small business owners, volunteers, veterans, first responders, and healthcare leaders.