A Nebraska county just banned new data centers for up to a year. More could follow.

The move comes as cities and states across the country weigh similar moratoriums amid concerns about water and electricity

May 22, 2026Updated: May 22, 2026

By News Channel Nebraska

A Nebraska county just banned new data centers for up to a year. More could follow.

Regional

Sidney Public Library Hosts Inaugural Bike and Safety Class

Sidney Public Library Hosts Inaugural Bike and Safety Class

Garden County cruises past Medicine Valley in D6 Quarterfinals

Garden County cruises past Medicine Valley in D6 Quarterfinals

Eight decades later, airman killed at Pearl Harbor to be buried in Nebraska

Eight decades later, airman killed at Pearl Harbor to be buried in Nebraska

Creek Valley teachers receive NSAA Above & Beyond Award

Creek Valley teachers receive NSAA Above & Beyond Award

State

Overnight fire destroys Grove Lake bait shop

Humphrey’s Bryan Reichmuth earns Nebraska Community College Association alumni award

Big Idea Buffalo County winner hopes to make haircuts more accessible

Eight decades later, airman killed at Pearl Harbor to be buried in Nebraska

Creek Valley teachers receive NSAA Above & Beyond Award

Norfolk cuts ribbon on Illuminate the River Point project

Sports

Eagles Enter the Class D1 Semis After Blasting Bobcats

Adams Central Edges Sidney 14-13 in C-1 Quarterfinal

NEWS: Nebraska fires Offensive Coordinator Dana Holgorsen

Amherst outlasts Central Valley, wins second straight state title in five sets

Stanton dominates to advance to another semi-final

North Central records first ever state tournament win with reverse sweep

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