In a divided America, the left and right unite to oppose artificial intelligence data centers

In the small Nebraska village of Murdock, now-paused plans for two potential data centers have sparked the kinds of debates that have raged in cities and towns across the country — and often cut across ideological lines

August 26, 2026Updated: August 26, 2026
AP nullBy WILL WEISSERT and SUSAN MONTOYA BRYAN

Regional

Norfolk leaders discuss wastewater treatment problems at emergency meeting

Norfolk leaders discuss wastewater treatment problems at emergency meeting

O’Neill man faces child pornography charge in Cherry County, already charged with sexual assault in Antelope County

A 25-year-old O’Neill man already facing a first-degree sexual assault charge in Antelope County now faces a child pornography charge in Cherry County.

Possible cell phone tower planned between Cody and Merriman

Cherry County Interim Zoning Administrator Jane Stolzenburg told county commissioners Tuesday that a company has been in communication with her about a possible cell phone tower in the area.

New grant to bring healthier options to school concession stands in north-central Nebraska

Families attending school sporting events in north-central Nebraska could soon have more healthy food options to choose from, thanks to a new grant program.

Should you separate excellent readers from struggling readers? A look at the Valentine School Board meeting

After separating some grades into reading groups based on ability, the school has decided to take a different approach this year.

Election mailers causing confusion in Cherry County

Cherry County residents are receiving election-related mailings that are not from the county’s election office.