The exterior of Davis Global Center in Omaha, where the National Quarantine Unit is located. Photo courtesy of Nebraska Medicine

The exterior of Davis Global Center in Omaha, where the National Quarantine Unit is located. Photo courtesy of Nebraska Medicine

Flatwater Explains: Why are hantavirus patients in Omaha?

As passengers prepared to disembark from a hantavirus-stricken cruise ship, public health officials announced 18 American citizens would soon be returning to the U.S. But they were not headed home or to a major hospital on either coast. They were going to Omaha.
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Caleb Rood finished second in the triple jump with a personal best jump of the season, 44-02.25. He is Twin River’s only state qualifier this season. NCJ photos by Rick Holtz

Caleb Rood finished second in the triple jump with a personal best jump of the season, 44-02.25. He is Twin River’s only state qualifier this season. NCJ photos by Rick Holtz

Rood makes it to State in triple jump

ALBION — Twin River may have only punched one ticket to State, but the Titans did see a lot of...
Kane Wetovick qualified for State in four events — two as an individual and two as a member of a relay.  NCJ photos by Ken Kush

Kane Wetovick qualified for State in four events — two as an individual and two as a member of a relay. NCJ photos by Ken Kush

Warriors punch tickets to State

OSCEOLA — The Warriors are sending six athletes to the Class D State Track Championships.

Carol Sue Reed

Carol Sue Reed, age 82, of Kearney, passed away Monday, May 18, 2026 at Kearney Regional Medical...
Richard Alan Schank

Richard Alan Schank

Richard Alan Schank

Richard Alan Schank, 79, of Clarks, died Sunday, May 10, 2026, at his home in Clarks.
Ruth Myers

Ruth Myers

Ruth Myers

Ruth Myers passed away peacefully at Tabitha Nursing Home in Lincoln the morning of Tuesday, May 5,...