New nuclear power may be coming to Nebraska. It shows promise — and has problems.

Nebraska Public Power District identified four locations for a potential nuclear plant. So far, plans haven’t sparked the backlash generated by previous wind and solar projects.

May 29, 2026Updated: May 29, 2026

By News Channel Nebraska

New nuclear power may be coming to Nebraska. It shows promise — and has problems.

Regional

Creighton Boys Golf makes history with second consecutive Class D State Title

NCN EXCLUSIVE: Humphrey native, SDSU Jackrabbit Jacob Sjuts

CO2 Pipeline discussion packs Boone County meeting

Pilot safe after small plane crash near Blair airport

State

Severe thunderstorm warning issued for parts of Banner, Morrill and Scotts Bluff Counties

Kearney man recovering from injuries sustained after falling from Big Boy

Judge temporarily blocks payouts from Trump’s $1.776 billion ‘anti-weaponization’ settlement fund

New nuclear power may be coming to Nebraska. It shows promise — and has problems.

Regional

Creighton Boys Golf makes history with second consecutive Class D State Title

NCN EXCLUSIVE: Humphrey native, SDSU Jackrabbit Jacob Sjuts

CO2 Pipeline discussion packs Boone County meeting

Pilot safe after small plane crash near Blair airport

State

Severe thunderstorm warning issued for parts of Banner, Morrill and Scotts Bluff Counties

Kearney man recovering from injuries sustained after falling from Big Boy

Judge temporarily blocks payouts from Trump’s $1.776 billion ‘anti-weaponization’ settlement fund

Man accused of splitting woman’s head open with a metal bat in Lincoln

Kimball awarded $160,000 community forestry infrastructure grant

Jimmy Johns notes Nebraska City's high traffic counts

Sports

Sidney Vipers roll past Grant; Sidney Stealers rally for win

State golf roundup: Sidney finishes 10th at Class B state golf tournament

Lincoln East repeats as Class A boys golf champion behind strong team effort

2026 Nebraska, Kansas Boys Golf State Championships underway this week

Kimball students earn medals at State Track

Grand Island Fighting Cranes Beat Hastings in Diamond Baseball League Opener

Ag & Outdoor

Ag notes: Cattle placements rise 6% during April

NGPC still offers grazing, haying opportunities

Outdoor notes: Campers invited to take state park survey

Feed supplies tighten for Nebraska producers as drought persists

Outdoor notes: Invasive Species Awareness Week is May 24-30

Powell wins 56th Cornhusker Trap Shoot