How a deadly hantavirus outbreak unfolded on a cruise ship for weeks before it was identified

A deadly outbreak of the rare hantavirus unfolded over the course of weeks on a cruise ship that sailed from Argentina toward Antarctica and then across the Atlantic Ocean as passengers and crew members fell sick

May 5, 2026Updated: May 5, 2026

By GERALD IMRAY

Regional

USDA Under Secretary visits Nebraska, hears from producers

After 56 years, Norfolk Zoubek Oil Co. transitions ownership

Northeast Community College named top 25 semifinalist for national excellence prize

Governor Pillen appoints Fliam as county court judge in northeast Nebraska

State

USDA Under Secretary visits Nebraska, hears from producers

New bridge installed, stretch of PWF Road reopened

Gasoline costs 50% more in the US than it did before the Iran war

How a deadly hantavirus outbreak unfolded on a cruise ship for weeks before it was identified

Regional

USDA Under Secretary visits Nebraska, hears from producers

After 56 years, Norfolk Zoubek Oil Co. transitions ownership

Northeast Community College named top 25 semifinalist for national excellence prize

Governor Pillen appoints Fliam as county court judge in northeast Nebraska

State

USDA Under Secretary visits Nebraska, hears from producers

New bridge installed, stretch of PWF Road reopened

Gasoline costs 50% more in the US than it did before the Iran war

Kearney council member reflects on path from hometown to Naval War College

Sheriff weighs in on ‘Cookie Monster’ case, points to repeat offenses

Nebraska Law Enforcement Memorial Ceremony scheduled for May 8

Sports

Sidney names Gabe Dorcey as head boys basketball coach

WNCC softball sweeps North Platte

WNCC baseball drops doubleheader NJC on Friday

Doane Football Coach Conversations: 2026 Spring Review

‘Basketball is a big part of who I am’: Kimball’s Addy Olson to continue basketball career at collegiate level

Multiple records broken at Norfolk Track Classic

Ag & Outdoor

Powell wins 56th Cornhusker Trap Shoot

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