Wheat Belt announces work on damaged power lines in Morrill County

Project covers about 14 miles of power lines

July 9, 2026Updated: July 9, 2026

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Wheat Belt announces work on damaged power lines in Morrill County

Colorado Power, Inc., will be working with Wheat Belt Public Power District to rebuild power lines damaged in 2024.News Channel Nebraska file photo

Regional

Lawmakers demand Osborn fire campaign consultants, campaign says one already left

Lawmakers demand Osborn fire campaign consultants, campaign says one already left

New initiative aims to give Nebraska childcare providers a break

New initiative aims to give Nebraska childcare providers a break

Data centers can guzzle serious water. As some Nebraskans worry, tech giants seek solutions.

Data centers can guzzle serious water. As some Nebraskans worry, tech giants seek solutions.

Rep. Flood gets cheers and jeers at second town hall of the year

Rep. Flood gets cheers and jeers at second town hall of the year

State

Democrat Stille, Independent Cohen both seeking to unseat incumbent Adrian Smith from U.S. House

City of Fairbury under water warning, stage two of water emergency

Lawmakers demand Osborn fire campaign consultants, campaign says one already left

Norfolk YMCA sees an increase in childcare demands

NC adds voice to reading of Declaration of Independence

Zebra, emu, alpaca among 60 animals confiscated from West Omaha home

Sports

State Little League tournaments in Kearney sets participation record

Nebraska Select soccer team earns trip to national tournament

Auburn Boys Basketball Head Coach Jim Weeks named NHSACA Coach of the Year

Wild Horse Golf Club unveils renovated clubhouse, new short course

Longtime high school coach enters national hall of fame

Kearney hosts Nebraska Lions All-Star Golf Tournament, honoring state's top senior golfers

Ag & Outdoor

Outdoor notes: Birding Bowl inspires generous next step

Outdoor notes: Tips for enjoying water safely this summer

Outdoor notes: Rare lake sturgeon made 681-mile swim

Outdoor notes: Low water affecting Nebraska boaters this summer

Ag notes: Cattle placements rise 6% during April

NGPC still offers grazing, haying opportunities