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

Outdoor notes: Surveillance detects 197 positive CWD cases

Regional

Veterans reach halfway point of 3,700-mile ride in northeast Nebraska

Veterans reach halfway point of 3,700-mile ride in northeast Nebraska

The man behind the boom, Wisnieski celebrates 30 years orchestrating Norfolk’s big bang

The man behind the boom, Wisnieski celebrates 30 years orchestrating Norfolk’s big bang

Norfolk Avenue to close for River Point District gateway sign installation

Norfolk Avenue to close for River Point District gateway sign installation

Norfolk man arrested after allegedly threatening group with knife at park

Norfolk man arrested after allegedly threatening group with knife at park

State

Tornado Warning issued for Valentine

Severe Thunderstorm Watch in effect

Nebraska City fire crews battle blaze at abandoned home

Former Nebraska wrestler AJ Ferrari faces three felony charges

Memories of service

Veterans reach halfway point of 3,700-mile ride in northeast Nebraska

Sports

Auburn Boys Basketball Head Coach Jim Weeks named NHSACA Coach of the Year

Wild Horse Golf Club unveils renovated clubhouse, new short course

Longtime high school coach enters national hall of fame

Kearney hosts Nebraska Lions All-Star Golf Tournament, honoring state's top senior golfers

Beatrice alum, Super Bowl champ Cam Jurgens returns home to host youth football camp

Husker great runs team's volleyball clinic

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