Power poles and power plays: The fight to curb power utilities right to use eminent domain

The Wortmann family in Stanton once believed they would spend the rest of their lives on the property they built. Now, surrounded by a forest of power poles, they’re no longer sure.

March 1, 2026Updated: March 5, 2026

By Tyler Murphy

Fairbury airport manager Sandi Decker inducted into Nebraska Aviation Hall of Fame

CANDIDATE FORUM: Beatrice mayoral race takes to candidate forum

CANDIDATE FORUM: Sheriff's candidates discuss several issues

Boomgaarn gets probation term after attempted child enticement case

State

State audit letter raises concerns about Western Nebraska Regional Airport Authority spending

1 hr 25 mins ago

Chadron State College Art Associate Professor complete nearly life-size sculpture of Mary, Joseph, and Jesus

2 hrs 20 mins ago

Authorities seek suspect after donation money stolen in Julesburg burglary

2 hrs 26 mins ago

Fairbury airport manager Sandi Decker inducted into Nebraska Aviation Hall of Fame

13 hrs 12 mins ago

‘Magic every time’ sandhill crane knowledge and appreciation

14 hrs 39 mins ago

UNK honors Hamiltons with atrium naming after $5M rural health gift

18 hrs 33 mins ago

Sports

Eagles Lose Late-Inning Leads vs. Rangers

1 hr 31 mins ago

Cougars split conference games with Lamar on Friday

1 hr 33 mins ago

Colorado sports notes: Marsh helps power 7-run first inning as Phillies beat Rockies 10-1 in Colorado’s home opener

2 hrs 35 mins ago

Graves scores 28, Creighton takes down Rutgers 82-69 in CBC quarterfinals

2 hrs 38 mins ago

April 4 (2:45 PM CT) - Indy Ignite vs Omaha Supernovas (NCN TV)

20 hrs 37 mins ago

Prep track & field roundup: Leyton’s Alec Watchorn earns top honor as Burns sweeps team titles at Bayard CD Meet

21 hrs 56 mins ago

Ag & Outdoor

Outdoor notes: NGPC offering pastures, hay tracts to those affected by wildfires

7 hrs 31 mins ago

Outdoor notes: Work to begin soon on Smith Lake WMA Aquatic Habitat Project

March 28th 2026, 6:34 AM UTC

Outdoor notes: Game and Parks urges caution when recreating outdoors due to wildfires

March 22nd 2026, 3:26 AM UTC

Outdoor notes: Temporary closure of Clear Creek WMA for safety

March 15th 2026, 6:17 AM UTC

‘Worst-case scenario’: Fertilizer, fuel cost spikes hitting Nebraska farmers hard

March 11th 2026, 2:53 AM UTC

Outdoor notes: Haag shares 100 years of Nebraskaland

March 8th 2026, 3:20 AM UTC