NPPD shares glimpse into nuclear site selection process at Norfolk council meeting

Nebraska Public Power District is providing more insight into its process to select the site for a new small modular reactor nuclear power facility.

June 17, 2026Updated: June 17, 2026

By News Channel Nebraska

NPPD shares glimpse into nuclear site selection process at Norfolk council meeting

Fatal house fire reported north of Fremont

Fatal house fire reported north of Fremont

Independent Candidate Austin Ahlman rejects 'Spoiler' label in Norfolk town hall

Independent Candidate Austin Ahlman rejects 'Spoiler' label in Norfolk town hall

Dan Osborn submits signatures to qualify for Nebraska Senate ballot

Dan Osborn submits signatures to qualify for Nebraska Senate ballot

Water emergency declared in Genoa after main break

Water emergency declared in Genoa after main break

Family mourns father who drowned at Fremont State Lakes

Family mourns father who drowned at Fremont State Lakes

Columbus native inducted as Army noncommissioned officer

Columbus native inducted as Army noncommissioned officer

State

US officials say Iran deal calls for diluting uranium at minimum, waiving sanctions, opening strait

Read the transcript of the US draft of the memorandum of understanding over Iran war

Pony Express Re-Ride brings historic mail route through central Nebraska

Flood Communications' Angie Stenger appointed to Nebraska State College Board of Trustees

NPPD shares glimpse into nuclear site selection process at Norfolk council meeting

UNK grad Ayami Sato earned her place – and GOAT status – in the NBA

Sports

West Team Looking for Redemption in Sertoma 8-Man Classic

Northeastern Junior College Announces Addition of Beach Volleyball for 2026–2027 Academic Year

Sidney Seniors Top Gordon 8-3 to Stay Unbeaten

Wake Forest offers Garden County senior a place on grid iron squad

Milford volleyball star Shayla Rautenberg commits to Nebraska

WNCC names Shayane Poirot has women’s basketball coach

Ag & Outdoor

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

Ag notes: Cattle placements rise 6% during April

NGPC still offers grazing, haying opportunities

Outdoor notes: Campers invited to take state park survey