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

City of Chappell launches new Reverse 911 Emergency Notification System

City of Chappell launches new Reverse 911 Emergency Notification System

'Swatting' identified at Scottsbluff elementary school

'Swatting' identified at Scottsbluff elementary school

Cruisin’ Night returns to downtown Sidney June 5 with new car show addition

Cruisin’ Night returns to downtown Sidney June 5 with new car show addition

U.S. Solicitor General recommends special master examine compact prompting Nebraska-Colorado water dispute

U.S. Solicitor General recommends special master examine compact prompting Nebraska-Colorado water dispute

Tornadoes, landspouts and hail reported as severe storms sweep across High Plains

Tornadoes, landspouts and hail reported as severe storms sweep across High Plains

Eggs, milk, lifesaving skills: CPR training pops up outside Valentine grocery store

Eggs, milk, lifesaving skills: CPR training pops up outside Valentine grocery store

State

Cheyenne man arrested following fire at historic pump house

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

City of Chappell launches new Reverse 911 Emergency Notification System

'Swatting' identified at Scottsbluff elementary school

Former state officials sue Pillen admin over alleged misuse of Nebraska Environmental Trust funds

Losing Tyson shook the town. Then boys soccer gave people something to cheer for

Sports

Mitchell Deer closes UNK career at NCAA Championships

Avalanche have no update on Cale Makar as they look to regroup from Game 1 loss to Golden Knights

Sidney, Bridgeport, Garden County, Leyton athletes selected for West Nebraska All-Star Games

Sidney closes strong at Class B state meet; Scottsbluff, Gering add medals in Omaha

Ogallala claims District C-5 golf title as area golfers punch tickets to state

Josh Jung hits tiebreaking single in 9th inning as Rangers rally for 5-4 win over Rockies

Ag & Outdoor

Feed supplies tighten for Nebraska producers as drought persists

Outdoor notes: Invasive Species Awareness Week is May 24-30

Powell wins 56th Cornhusker Trap Shoot

Outdoor notes: Spring shotgun turkey season opens

Outdoor notes: Bighorn sheep regular lottery applications begin April 20

Outdoor notes: NGPC offering pastures, hay tracts to those affected by wildfires