RFK Jr. overrules experts to keep hantavirus cruise ship passenger in quarantine

U.S. Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has refused to release a cruise ship passenger exposed to hantavirus from a quarantine facility in Nebraska

June 16, 2026Updated: June 16, 2026

By ALI SWENSON and MIKE STOBBE

Regional

Troopers Conduct Local Truck Inspections in Madison County

FBI seeks public's help in Isanti Community School abuse investigation

$28.8 million dollar flood mitigation plan approved for Northeast Nebraska communities

2 sentenced in $45 million investment fraud scheme

State

Parasite causing "explosive diarrhea" confirmed in Nebraska

One of Nebraska's oldest public pools keeps summer tradition alive in Lynch

Two juvenile suspects in custody following high-speed chase

RFK Jr. overrules experts to keep hantavirus cruise ship passenger in quarantine

Regional

Troopers Conduct Local Truck Inspections in Madison County

FBI seeks public's help in Isanti Community School abuse investigation

$28.8 million dollar flood mitigation plan approved for Northeast Nebraska communities

2 sentenced in $45 million investment fraud scheme

State

Parasite causing "explosive diarrhea" confirmed in Nebraska

One of Nebraska's oldest public pools keeps summer tradition alive in Lynch

Two juvenile suspects in custody following high-speed chase

Lindstrom launches petition drive to qualify nonpartisan bid for Nebraska governor

Questions raised about federal land management during record-breaking fire season

Rushville, Nebraska woman sentenced to more than six years for fraud and money laundering

Sports

State Little League tournaments in Kearney sets participation record

Nebraska Select soccer team earns trip to national tournament

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

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