Lincoln, NE – The Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) has confirmed the first human case of West Nile virus (WNV) in Nebraska for the 2026 season. The case was identifi ed within the North Central District Health Department jurisdiction.

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Southwest Nebraska Public Health Department (SWNPHD) would like to encourage everyone to learn what to do to beat the heat in ’26. Last year in southwest Nebraska, July had the highest number of calls to emergency medical services during the summer.

The moisture subject still isn’t good here on The Hill. We have managed to get the hole with each system that’s gone through the territory.

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Cambridge Unit 199 of the American Legion Auxiliary met in regular session at the Community Building on June 11. After Presentation of the Colors, Pledge of Allegiance, Prayer and Preamble, President Witte called the meeting to order at 2:03 p.m. Attending the meeting were: President Marlene Witte, Secretary Sondra Jonson, Chaplain Charla Mehaffie, Mary Lou Wineland, Jackie Morgan and Sue Witte. Minutes of the May meeting were read. Charla made motion to approve them. Mary Lou seconded. The minutes were approved.

Southwest Nebraska Public Health Department (SWNPHD) reminds everyone to protect themselves from West Nile Virus (WNV) by avoiding mosquito bites. Since 2012, more than 50 cases of WNV have been reported in southwest Nebraska. Nebraska continues to have one of the highest rates of West Nile Virus in the country. There is no vaccine for people and no special medicine to treat the virus.

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Southwest Nebraska Public Health Department (SWNPHD) has been notified as of June 8 of high levels of E. Coli at Harry Strunk Lake in Frontier County also known as Medicine Creek Reservoir.

The 41st Annual Holbrook Carp Shoot took place on June 14th, 2026. 17 Adult teams and 7 kids competed in the event. Taking home 1st place was Robert and Madox Miller with 410.4lbs. 2nd Place was Drew Kunth and Brandon Mccesney with 220.3 lbs.