Power poles and power plays: The fight to curb power utilities right to use eminent domain

The Wortmann family in Stanton once believed they would spend the rest of their lives on the property they built. Now, surrounded by a forest of power poles, they’re no longer sure.

March 1, 2026Updated: March 5, 2026
By Tyler Murphy

Regional

137 million walleye eggs collected during Valentine area spawning

137 million walleye eggs collected during Valentine area spawning

Omaha man arrested in Scottsbluff on sex assault charges 

Omaha man arrested in Scottsbluff on sex assault charges 

Box Butte County man arrested in child sexual assault investigation

Box Butte County man arrested in child sexual assault investigation

Sidney names Joshua Hanson as city manager

Sidney names Joshua Hanson as city manager

Visual arts on display in the Nebraska Sandhills

Visual arts on display in the Nebraska Sandhills

Sterling police respond to early morning crash involving truck hauling chickens

Sterling police respond to early morning crash involving truck hauling chickens