OMAHA, Neb. (AP) — The Nebraska Regional Poison Control Center says it’s important to keep kids away from holiday hazards like alcohol, disc batteries and visiting relatives’ medications.

When families gather for the holidays, there are plenty of hazards.

The Poison Control Center says families should make sure to store visiting relatives’ medications out of reach of children.

And parents should watch out for the disc batteries that are used in many toys and remote controls because they are a choking hazard for kids.

Also, keep small children away from poisonous seasonal plants like mistletoe, holly berries, yew plants and poinsettias.

CAMARILLO, Calif. (AP) — The average price of regular-grade gasoline has jumped 6 cents nationally over the past two weeks, to $2.26 a gallon.

Industry analyst Trilby Lundberg said Sunday the hike mostly results from an agreement Nov. 30 by major oil-producing countries to slash output.

Lundberg says the current price is 20 cents a gallon above what it was one year ago. But the 2016 average price is 31 cents below the 2015 average, and $1.21 a gallon below the 2014 average.

Gas in San Diego was the highest in the continental United States at $2.68 a gallon on average Friday. The low average was in El Paso, Texas, at $1.99 a gallon.

The U.S. average diesel price is $2.48, up 4 cents from two weeks ago.

Due to extreme cold temperatures forecasted for this evening, Saturday, Dec. 17, Nebraska Game and Parks officials have cancelled the Christmas at the Cody’s event for this evening only.

The event will take place as scheduled tomorrow, Sunday, Dec. 18 and Dec. 22 and Dec. 23 from 5:30 p.m. to 8 p.m.

Every year many organizations in North Platte graciously decorate the SHP for Christmas and local artists and musicians provide entertainment in the piano room as guests tour the mansion. Take the chill away with hot cider, Christmas cookies and roasted chestnuts available in the old storehouse outside the mansion.

Horse-drawn rides are given every evening, taking folks around the grounds of the SHP to see all the lights as carolers sing favorite yule tides. Santa will be taking Christmas wishes in the Scout’s Rest Ranch Barn along with crafts, games and other activities for the entire family and friends to enjoy. A Military Appreciation Tree can be adorned with a special service-member’s name written on an ornament.

Admission is $5 per person, kids 3 and under are free.

OMAHA, Neb. (AP) — The Nebraska Humane Society is urging pet owners to bring their animals inside during the current bitter cold weather.

With single-digit temperatures and wind chills below zero expected over the next several days in eastern Nebraska, the Humane Society says the best option will likely be bringing pets inside.

If pets must be outside, they should have a warm, insulated kennel with bedding — such as straw — that won’t stay wet.

An Omaha woman was ticketed for animal cruelty on Tuesday after leaving two Chihuahuas outside on tethers in the backyard. One of the dogs died from hypothermia.

LINCOLN, Neb. (AP) — A Chicago-based group is once again planning to set up a Nativity scene inside the Nebraska Capitol, a move that has drawn criticism in the past from those who say it’s a state endorsement of a religion.

The Thomas More Society will gather in front of the display at noon Monday for the third time in as many years. The group has applied for and received permission to set up the display in the center of the Capitol, on the ground floor.

Nebraska Capitol administrators have said the building is public and open to citizens of all faiths. Last year, administrators allowed a display by atheist groups.

Tom Brejcha, Thomas More Society’s president and chief counsel, says the display represents constitutionally protected free speech by a private group.