Nebraska
A new law passed by the Nebraska Legislature will require data centers to report their annual water consumption and power demand to the state. The measure aims to address concerns over water scarcity in a state facing persistent drought.
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A 25-year-old woman and her 30-year-old boyfriend were arrested after authorities say the woman helped kill her mother during a fight over a child at their home in Elkhorn, Nebraska.
Documents indicate Google plans to operate one of the largest data centers in the United States in southeast Nebraska, powered by a Tenaska natural gas plant that could generate up to 3,000 megawatts. The project, which may incorporate carbon capture technology, hinges on a state bill allowing private power plants to connect to the public grid. Tenaska has secured options on over 2,600 acres for the site.
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Manuel Mesa-Cabrera has pleaded guilty to second-degree murder after luring his stepfather to a Walmart in Columbus, Nebraska, and shooting him. The incident occurred on May 27, 2025, in the store's parking lot. He faces sentencing in April.
On November 13, Nebraska announced its first state charter for a digital asset bank, awarded to Telcoin, aiming to become a hub for fintech innovation. However, Wyoming's governor quickly challenged the claim of being first in the nation, highlighting his state's earlier efforts in the space.