Finland's plan to bury spent nuclear waste carries risk to future generations

The world-first facility for permanently disposing spent nuclear fuel is set to begin operations in Finland after decades of construction

April 9, 2026Updated: April 9, 2026

By JAMES BROOKS and STEPHANIE LIECHTENSTEIN

Beatrice Police respond to bomb threat, active shooter warning at BCH

Beatrice Police respond to bomb threat, active shooter warning at BCH

Jefferson County, southeast Nebraska candidates share thoughts at candidate forum

Jefferson County, southeast Nebraska candidates share thoughts at candidate forum

Over 100 rural areas in Nebraska seeking to obtain Opportunity Zone status

Over 100 rural areas in Nebraska seeking to obtain Opportunity Zone status

Fairbury hosting candidate forum Tuesday night

Fairbury hosting candidate forum Tuesday night

State

Walmart call determined to be 'swatting' incident

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‘I am most looking forward to the competitiveness’: Kimball’s Braxton Miller to continue basketball career at collegiate level

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Authorities respond to threat at Sidney Walmart

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Kotsiopulos appointed to fill Kearney council seat during Straatmann’s military duty

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Housing project in Gordon turns loss into new homes

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Proposed event venue denied permit by Kearney City Council

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Sports

Ferguson signs with Peru State baseball

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Lincoln East finishes under-par to win Beatrice Invitational

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WNCC softball sweeps Trinidad on Friday

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Five Tri County athletes celebrate college commitments at 2026 Signing Day

April 22nd 2026, 9:29 PM UTC

Ag & Outdoor

Outdoor notes: Spring shotgun turkey season opens

April 18th 2026, 6:00 AM UTC

Outdoor notes: Bighorn sheep regular lottery applications begin April 20

April 11th 2026, 6:00 AM UTC

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

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

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

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Outdoor notes: Temporary closure of Clear Creek WMA for safety

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