City officials share thoughts, next steps after Beatrice selected as possible NPPD small modular site

Beatrice is one of four possible sites for a new modular power plant site powered by Nebraska Public Power. City officials shared their reactions, as well as the next steps.

May 27, 2026Updated: May 27, 2026

By Jake Bartecki

Gage County Sheriff's Office arrests one, after shots fired call in Wymore

Over one hundred turn out for public forum on data centers

Gage County Planning/Zoning board recommends 18-month moratorium for data centers

Village of Western, Nebraska plays central role in federal criminal investigation

Central to the story of a national plot to potentially attack an event at the White House over the weekend is a village in Southeast Nebraska called Western.

State

Sedgwick County deputies seize evidence, stolen property during search; suspect sought on felony warrant

3 hrs 54 mins ago

Downtown Sounds

12 hrs 8 mins ago

Jury rules Not Guilty

12 hrs 57 mins ago

Valentine considers program to reduce feral cat population

13 hrs 43 mins ago

Kimball Trap Team headed to Nationals next month

16 hrs 6 mins ago

Read the transcript of the US draft of the memorandum of understanding over Iran war

16 hrs 59 mins ago

Sports

West Team Looking for Redemption in Sertoma 8-Man Classic

17 hrs 30 mins ago

UNK grad Ayami Sato earned her place – and GOAT status – in the NBA

18 hrs 27 mins ago

Northeastern Junior College Announces Addition of Beach Volleyball for 2026–2027 Academic Year

20 hrs 21 mins ago

Sidney Seniors Top Gordon 8-3 to Stay Unbeaten

21 hrs 24 mins ago

Wake Forest offers Garden County senior a place on grid iron squad

June 15th 2026, 8:05 PM UTC

Milford volleyball star Shayla Rautenberg commits to Nebraska

June 15th 2026, 7:28 PM UTC

Ag & Outdoor

Outdoor notes: Tips for enjoying water safely this summer

June 13th 2026, 6:00 AM UTC

Outdoor notes: Rare lake sturgeon made 681-mile swim

June 6th 2026, 6:00 AM UTC

Outdoor notes: Low water affecting Nebraska boaters this summer

May 30th 2026, 6:00 AM UTC

Ag notes: Cattle placements rise 6% during April

May 29th 2026, 5:17 PM UTC

NGPC still offers grazing, haying opportunities

May 28th 2026, 7:44 PM UTC

Outdoor notes: Campers invited to take state park survey

May 23rd 2026, 6:01 AM UTC