Outdoor notes: Invasive Species Awareness Week is May 24-30

By Nebraska Game & Parks Commission

May 16, 2026Updated: May 15, 2026

By News Channel Nebraska

Outdoor notes: Invasive Species Awareness Week is May 24-30

Regional

Protect College Sports Act delayed in Senate, NU President Gold calls bill 'necessary'

Protect College Sports Act delayed in Senate, NU President Gold calls bill 'necessary'

AG Democratic candidate Jocelyn Brasher stops in Norfolk during campaign tour

AG Democratic candidate Jocelyn Brasher stops in Norfolk during campaign tour

Faith Health receives national recognition for stroke care

Faith Health receives national recognition for stroke care

NU President Gold says proposed 4.25% budget increase matches inflation trends

NU President Gold says proposed 4.25% budget increase matches inflation trends

State

Panhandle mosquitoes test positive for West Nile virus

Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued for Cherry, Garden, Sheridan counties

Severe Thunderstorm Warning for Logan, Phillips counties in Colorado

Thunderstorm Watch issued for Northeast Colorado

Rabies warning after bat tests positive in Cherry County

National Border Patrol Council endorses Pete Ricketts in Nebraska Senate race

Sports

'I love Marsh': New Huskers defensive coordinator Rob Aurich reunites with Andrew Marshall

Huskers open the season No. 1 in AVCA Preseason Poll

'High Expectations': Coach Bent excited for return to Beatrice

Orangemen Baseball names former Husker Andy Bent new head coach

Pender routs Malcolm for first Legion title

Kearney High School showcases new addition, the PAW

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