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

Plainview secures $8 million in state funding to fix longtime water quality issues

Plainview secures $8 million in state funding to fix longtime water quality issues

Nebraska Senators Discuss Agriculture Changes with Sec. Rollins

Nebraska Senators Discuss Agriculture Changes with Sec. Rollins

Norfolk skate shop Wisper SB prepares for next moves after mall location closure

Norfolk skate shop Wisper SB prepares for next moves after mall location closure

Norfolk Arts Center leadership addresses questions over its future

Norfolk Arts Center leadership addresses questions over its future

State

Residents urge Gage County to adopt 18 month data center moratorium

Warning about hunting habitat at Fort Robinson & other areas impacted by fires

Kimball man faces burglary, trespassing charges

Possible threat to Kimball Public Schools leads to increased police presence

Two-vehicle collision results in minor injuries

Free mental health and wellbeing resource gets a fresh new look

Sports

Doane Football Coach Conversations: Texas College recap, Dakota Wesleyan preview

Doane football receives forfeit decision, adjusts start time for Saturday's contest

Despite Husker Football depth chart release, position battles continue

EMF begins 2026 season with emphatic win, spoiling Fairbury's 8-man debut

Boone Central dominates in week one

Fairbury ready for first foray into world of 8-man football

Ag & Outdoor

Nebraska's congressional delegation critical of Trump plan to lower beef prices

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