Midwest
Nebraska fisherman reels in new fish species in state: 'Bright orange with turquoise'
A new fish species has been recorded in Nebraska after a fisherman reeled in the colorful creature.
“We hear about new species in Nebraska from time to time, but most of them are unwanted, invasive species,” Daryl Bauer, Fisheries Outreach program manager of the state’s Game & Parks Commission, told Fox News Digital.
“I get reports almost every year of aquarium fish that were illegally released in our waters and then found dead or even caught by anglers.”
NEW FISH SPECIES WITH HUMAN-LIKE TEETH NAMED AFTER POPULAR MOVIE VILLAIN
But last week, Bauer got a call from his friend Scott Buss, an avid angler who caught a 5¼-inch, 2-oz. longear sunfish.
It’s a bright orange fish with turquoise markings that is native to Kansas.
This longear sunfish was caught by Scott Buss in the Little Blue River in Nebraska. (Nebraska Game & Parks Commission)
“This was the first time in all my career I had ever heard of a longear sunfish in Nebraska,” Bauer said.
“They are beautiful fish and I was thrilled to get a message from Scott Buss and then see his photo. It got even better when he was able to bring the fish to show me.”
ELUSIVE AND ‘HIDEOUS’ FISH STUNS VIEWERS AFTER INSTAGRAM POST GOES VIRAL: ‘NEW FEAR UNLOCKED’
The catch was made with a rod and reel and a nightcrawler worm.
“I do a lot of fishing and a lot of multi-species fishing, so I like to catch a little bit of everything,” Buss of Norfolk, Nebraska, told Fox News Digital.
Scott Buss, pictured here, said he knew he’d caught something special when he pulled the bright and colorful sunfish out of the water. (Scott Buss)
“I certainly wasn’t specifically fishing for the sunfish, but I was using a small hook and small bait, which gives you a chance to catch a lot of different stuff than just your typical catfish.”
Buss said he was floating around a piece of worm, a small hook and a bobber when he got a bite and pulled the fish from the river.
NEW FISH SPECIES WITH HUMAN-LIKE TEETH NAMED AFTER POPULAR MOVIE VILLAIN
“Immediately, I said, ‘Whoa, that’s different,’” Buss said.
“It’s a very cool-looking fish. I looked at it and said, ‘That’s a longear,’ and I knew it hadn’t been officially documented here. So, I kind of struggled with what to do.”
Buss was the first person to catch this species of fish in Nebraska. (iStock )
Buss kept the potential record-setting fish in an aerated bait cooler and brought it to the commission office, where it was officially documented and recognized as the first state record for the species in Nebraska.
“By far the most exciting thing about the fish was that none [of these] have ever been caught in Nebraska before, and how beautiful it was,” Bauer said.
For more Lifestyle articles, visit www.foxnews.com/lifestyle
“You just never know what you’re going to catch,” Buss said of his fish.
“An old 50-inch muskie, a 10-pound walleye or 2-ounce sunfish. It’s all exciting.”
Daryl Bauer, Fisheries Outreach program manager for the Nebraska Game & Parks Commission (not photographed with longear sunfish), said this was the first time in his entire career that he has heard and seen a longear sunfish. (Nebraska Game & Parks Commission)
Buss reeled in his longear from the Little Blue River, which is a typical eastern Nebraska prairie stream, Bauer said.
“[It’s a] relatively shallow, sandy, muddy bottom with some rock and gravel, lots of woody debris,” Bauer added.
“Right now, mid-summer, flows are low,” he said. “Typical fish species in the Little Blue would be channel and flathead catfish, a variety of minnows and suckers, some sunfish like bluegills, green sunfish and orange spotted sunfish, but no longears.”
Longears are like typical sunfish, but have not been documented in Nebraska before this. Bauer believes the longear swam up from Kansas during the high flow in the Little Blue River. (Scott Buss; Nebraska Game & Parks Commission)
Bauer said that earlier this year there were some periods of high flow in the Little Blue River and during those times a longear sunfish might have made its way up from Kansas.
Longears are typical sunfish, a lot like bluegills that are common in waters all across Nebraska and often the very first fish young anglers catch, Bauer said.
They readily bite on small hooks, bobbers and worms.
When it comes to the sport he loves, Buss offered some clear advice.
“Just go fishing,” he said. “Get out outside and have some fun because you never know what you might catch.”
Read the full article from Here
David Henry
OBITUARY
David G. Henry, 70, of Vermilion, passed away Sunday, March 1, 2026, at his home following a lengthy illness.He was born December 14, 1955, in Greensburg, Pennsylvania, and had made Vermilion his home for the past 42 years, moving from Irwin, Pennsylvania.Dave began his career with Westinghouse in Pennsylvania before relocating to Ohio in 1983. He was employed at Elyria Foundry for 20 years and later worked as a machinist for 14 years at Betcher Industries, where he retired. He was known throughout his career for his strong work ethic and skilled craftsmanship.In his free time, Dave enjoyed woodworking, taking pride in the projects he created with his hands. Above all, he cherished the time he spent with his family, especially his children and grandchildren.He is survived by his daughter, Alicia Parsons of Vermilion; his sons, David (Fiona) Henry of Bloomington, Indiana and Jonathan (Joanna) Henry of Vermilion and Anthony (Ashley) Cico of Amherst; and 13 beloved grandchildren.He was preceded in death by his wife, Darlene (nee Eckenrode) Henry in 2017; his parents, Charles and Gloria (nee Krider) Henry; his brother, Howard Henry; and his son-in-law, Cliff Parsons.The family will receive friends on Friday, March 20, 2026 from 3:00 p.m. until the time of the memorial service at 5:00 p.m. at the Riddle Funeral Home, 5345 South Street, Vermilion, Ohio.Memorial contributions may be made to Friendship Animal Protective League of Lorain County, Inc. 8303 Murray Ridge Road, Elyria, OH 44035 or Cleveland Clinic Foundation, 95000 Euclid Avenue, Cleveland, OH 44195Online condolences may be made at www.riddlefuneralhome.com
COLLINSVILLE, Ill. (First Alert 4) – Right now, in Illinois, Missouri and most of the country, drivers must be at or over 0.08 to get a DUI. A proposal in the Illinois Statehouse would lower that threshold.
“Make it as safe as you possibly can out there,” said John Sapolis.
Collinsville resident John Sapolis said while lowering Illinois’ DUI threshold would not affect him, as he rarely drinks, he likes the idea of getting drinkers off the road.
“It’s bad enough out there driving around with people who are not drinking,” said Sapolis.
If a bill passes in the Illinois House of Representatives, the blood alcohol limit would be lowered, meaning fewer drinks could put somebody over the line for a DUI.
Two Chicago-area lawmakers propose lowering the threshold from 0.08 to 0.05.
“Your body still is not in a proper state to really be behind the wheel,” said Erin Doherty, Regional Executive Director for Mothers Against Drunk Driving.
Doherty said even at 0.05, drivers are less coordinated and cannot track moving objects as well as when they are sober.
Utah is the only state in the country to have the 0.05 limit, and Doherty said one in five drivers there changed their behavior.
“There are so many other options before getting behind the wheel,” said Doherty.
Sara Floyd used to live in Utah and now calls Collinsville home.
“The Midwest people like to have a few beers while they watch their Little League games
“In Utah, you can barely get alcohol at a gas station,” said Floyd.
She said the culture in Utah is very different and thinks there should be some wiggle room for drivers.
“If one person had a beer within an hour period and then drove, they shouldn’t get a DUI for one drink,” said Floyd.
Doherty said they do not recommend driving even after a single drink.
“You really should not get behind the wheel when you’re any kind of impaired, one drink, five drinks, whatever that looks like, just don’t drive,” said Doherty.
While each body processes alcohol differently, according to the National Library of Medicine, in a two-hour period it takes a 170-pound man three to four drinks to reach 0.05, and it takes a 137-pound woman two to three drinks to reach the same state.
April Sage said she does not think this law would work, saying instead it would help more if the state added more public transit.
“I could have three beers and get a ride home safely,” said Sage.
First Alert 4 reached out to a spokesman for the Illinois Department of Transportation to see if they had any comments on this bill. The spokesperson said they are not going to comment because it is pending legislation.
According to the Illinois Department of Public Health, fatal crashes involving one driver who had been drinking increased 4% from 2019 to 2022, despite multiple studies showing fewer Americans are drinking.
Copyright 2026 KMOV. All rights reserved.
Indiana
Chicago Ridge man accused of stealing vehicles with tow truck, selling them for scrap metal: police
CHICAGO (WLS) — A tow truck driver has been accused of selling vehicles he stole.
Illinois State Police arrested 36-year-old Saeed E. Mustafa of Chicago Ridge on Friday.
ABC7 Chicago is now streaming 24/7. Click here to watch
Investigators say he used his tow truck to steal vehicles, before selling them for scrap metal.
One of the thefts took place on Feb. 12 on the Bishop Ford Freeway, Illinois State Police said.
SEE ALSO: 1 in custody after shots fired at 2 CPD squad cars on South Side: Chicago police
Several had been stolen out of Chicago and Indiana, according to police.
Mustafa has been charged with conspiracy to receive/possess/sell a stolen motor vehicle.
He is being held, pending his first court appearance.
INTERACTIVE SAFETY TRACKER | Track crime and safety in your neighborhood
Copyright © 2026 WLS-TV. All Rights Reserved.
Man’s body found underneath trailer behind former Shop ‘n Save in Carrick
Mistrial denied for parents in 16-year-old’s murder
Students at Southeast charter school outperformed 75% of DC on citywide math test – WTOP News
David Henry Obituary – Vermilion, OH
Here are the major statewide and Austin-area races on the ballot Tuesday
Florida High School Football Rankings: Top 25 teams – Oct. 21
Cleary's 21 help Le Moyne down Central Connecticut State 69-64 in OT
How old is Bo Nix? What to know about Oregon quarterback ahead of 2024 NFL Draft
99th annual Pony Swim held in Virginia
Indiana Members Credit Union announced as new anchor tenant at Bottleworks District
Trump sends official notification to Congress on strikes against Iran
Unexpected birth brings hope to near-extinct Amazon tribe
Supreme Court blocks redrawing of New York congressional map, dealing a win for GOP
Map: Earthquake Shakes Central California
Gas prices could jump as Middle East tensions threaten global oil supply
-
World5 days agoExclusive: DeepSeek withholds latest AI model from US chipmakers including Nvidia, sources say
-
Massachusetts6 days agoMother and daughter injured in Taunton house explosion
-
Denver, CO6 days ago10 acres charred, 5 injured in Thornton grass fire, evacuation orders lifted
-
Louisiana1 week agoWildfire near Gum Swamp Road in Livingston Parish now under control; more than 200 acres burned
-
Technology1 week agoYouTube TV billing scam emails are hitting inboxes
-
Politics1 week agoOpenAI didn’t contact police despite employees flagging mass shooter’s concerning chatbot interactions: REPORT
-
Technology1 week agoStellantis is in a crisis of its own making
-
Oregon4 days ago2026 OSAA Oregon Wrestling State Championship Results And Brackets – FloWrestling