Knox County wins ruling in wind farm lawsuit

A federal judge has ruled in favor of Knox County in a lawsuit filed by North Fork Wind over plans for a commercial wind energy project.

August 14, 2026Updated: August 14, 2026

By Eric McKay

Knox County wins ruling in wind farm lawsuit

An NCN file image showing a wind farm in rural Gage County, Nebraska.

Regional

Omaha man cited after pickup crashes into creek near Pilger

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State

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Sports

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Ag & Outdoor

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