US issues first commercial construction permit for a nuclear reactor in years to a Wyoming project

By MEAD GRUVER Associated Press

March 5, 2026Updated: March 5, 2026

By News Channel Nebraska

US issues first commercial construction permit for a nuclear reactor in years to a Wyoming project

Regional

Sidney family brings unique Halloween tradition to community

Sidney family brings unique Halloween tradition to community

Nebraska's Republican delegation makes stop in Sidney

Nebraska's Republican delegation makes stop in Sidney

Country Partners and Legacy Boards Co-Ops approve plans to merge next March

Country Partners and Legacy Boards Co-Ops approve plans to merge next March

Nebraska's Catholic Bishops urge voters to vote against Initiatives 440 and 441

Nebraska's Catholic Bishops urge voters to vote against Initiatives 440 and 441

State

Police confirm fatal roll-over at Nebraska City

Sidney family brings unique Halloween tradition to community

Author of bestselling Longmire books visits Valentine

Nebraska Country Music Foundation announces 2026 Hall of Fame inductees, new leadership

Dan Osborn makes final campaign push through Nebraska

South Dakota woodworker raises more than $48,000 for Sandhills cancer patients

Sports

Forgy sets record in Wayne State blowout

'Not going to point the finger': Huskers looking to come together after three late losses

Fourth quarter dooms Huskers again, Big Red fall to Huskies 17-10

Blue Jays Sweep Their Way To State

Crofton Crushes Falcons Behind Jackson's 4 TDs

Sidney Rolls Past Central City, Advances to C-1 Quarterfinals

Ag & Outdoor

Pillen issues executive orders pausing diesel tax, increasing grain and livestock hauling weight limits

Nebraska's congressional delegation critical of Trump plan to lower beef prices

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