Some American farmers bet on solar. Then Trump changed the rules

Farmers in the U.S. operate on the thinnest of margins, and some have looked to renewable energy as a way to cut costs on electricity

April 17, 2026Updated: April 17, 2026

By AYURELLA HORN-MULLER of Grist and MELINA WALLING, JOSHUA A. BICKEL and M.K. WILDEMAN of The Associated Press

Beatrice on the Run provides supportive, free way to get kids up and running

Beatrice on the Run provides supportive, free way to get kids up and running

BPD debuts two new safety programs

BPD debuts two new safety programs

National Drug Take Back Day returns next Saturday

National Drug Take Back Day returns next Saturday

Beatrice drops tournament semifinal against Platteview; will face Ralston for third place Friday

Beatrice drops tournament semifinal against Platteview; will face Ralston for third place Friday

State

One injured in car vs truck accident

8 hrs 25 mins ago

Wyoming communities want time to consider embracing nuclear energy, as feds rush to expand industry

9 hrs 10 mins ago

Beatrice on the Run provides supportive, free way to get kids up and running

13 hrs 18 mins ago

Healthy Kids Day draws crowd at Norfolk Family YMCA

19 hrs 41 mins ago

Nucor Community Scrap Day returns Saturday

19 hrs 43 mins ago

Norfolk first responders adopt program to locate missing individuals faster

April 17th 2026, 10:51 PM UTC

Sports

Murray, Jokic lead Nuggets to 116-105 win over Timberwolves in physical opener to 1st-round series

9 hrs 14 mins ago

WNCC baseball drops doubleheader to Southeast

21 hrs 36 mins ago

Clutch hitting gives Columbus win over rival Norfolk

April 18th 2026, 12:42 AM UTC

Bridgeport names Dean interim girls basketball coach after Kuhlen steps down

April 17th 2026, 6:21 PM UTC

WNCC baseball starts slow; earns a split with Southeast

April 17th 2026, 10:41 AM UTC

Beatrice drops tournament semifinal against Platteview; will face Ralston for third place Friday

April 17th 2026, 3:14 AM 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