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

Profane version of Bill of Rights written on, washed away from Jefferson County courthouse sidewalk

Profane version of Bill of Rights written on, washed away from Jefferson County courthouse sidewalk

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

State

Elementary students learn from nature

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VFW announces scholarship winner

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Alliance Police Department unveils new cruisers

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Nebraska Bloom Trail Passport Launches to Promote Agritourism

6 hrs 12 mins ago

One more season? Husker volleyball seniors could get another year

19 hrs 48 mins ago

Farm bill passes House, does not include year-round E-15 nationwide

20 hrs 38 mins ago

Sports

Multiple records broken at Norfolk Track Classic

16 hrs 45 mins ago

Ferguson signs with Peru State baseball

April 29th 2026, 9:54 PM UTC

Lincoln East finishes under-par to win Beatrice Invitational

April 28th 2026, 2:01 PM UTC

WNCC softball sweeps Trinidad on Friday

April 26th 2026, 2:18 PM UTC

Haarberg Reflects on Time as a Husker, Hungry for NFL Opportunity

April 24th 2026, 5:54 PM UTC

APRIL 24 (6:45 PM CT) - Columbus Fury vs Omaha Supernovas (NCN TV)

April 24th 2026, 4:11 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

April 4th 2026, 6:00 AM UTC

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