Safety experts say summer months often bring more injuries for children

From swimming and biking to fireworks and severe weather, officials say simple precautions can help families stay safe this summer

May 27, 2026Updated: May 27, 2026

By News Channel Nebraska

Safety experts say summer months often bring more injuries for children

Regional

Pilot safe after small plane crash near Blair airport

Horizon Biofuels denies allegations in second lawsuit tied to deadly Fremont explosion

Senate Dem nominee Burbank endorses nonpartisan Ahlman in Nebraska’s 1st District U.S. House race

Dodge County investigation leads to arrest in child sexual assault case

14-year-old arrested in North Omaha homicide

The Breaking Point: Nebraska teachers are quitting, saying they have little choice

State

Pilot safe after small plane crash near Blair airport

Wall Street hangs near its records as oil prices ease

Trump says Iran ‘negotiating on fumes,’ insists that midterm elections won’t impact his war strategy

Rekindle grows Graduation Fire to more than 100 acres in Banner County

Chief offers 'State of Police' address to city council

Sports

Sidney softball teams split with Holyoke

Peetz trio selected for Colorado North in 6-Man All-Star Classic

2026 Nebraska, Kansas Boys Golf State Championships underway this week

2026 Nebraska Girls Tennis State Championships: Southeast Nebraska Qualifiers and Results

Hertl’s late winner caps Golden Knights’ wild 5-3 rally, giving them a 3-0 series lead on Avalanche

Ag & Outdoor

Outdoor notes: Campers invited to take state park survey

Feed supplies tighten for Nebraska producers as drought persists

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

Powell wins 56th Cornhusker Trap Shoot

Outdoor notes: Spring shotgun turkey season opens