A new report points to tangled infrastructure and regulatory issues in Nebraska’s energy crunch

The report, commissioned by the Nebraska Chamber Foundation and written by Aurora Energy Research, unpacks how much of Nebraska’s electricity constraints are outside of the state’s control. But across a regional power grid, a global delay in energy equipment and local permitting challenges, there are still ways local leaders can address growing demand.

May 8, 2026Updated: May 8, 2026
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Flooding near Bayard caught on video after heavy storms

Flooding near Bayard caught on video after heavy storms

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Farm animal welfare rules might be rolled back by Congress

Farm animal welfare rules might be rolled back by Congress

The last country school in Scottsbluff shuts its doors

The last country school in Scottsbluff shuts its doors