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

Kearney Catholic secures first ever softball state title, tops Bishop Neumann 3-0

Kearney Catholic secures first ever softball state title, tops Bishop Neumann 3-0

Nebraska experiences shape Shultz-Ramer’s path in agriculture

Nebraska experiences shape Shultz-Ramer’s path in agriculture

Nebraska state senate term limits up for vote this election

Nebraska state senate term limits up for vote this election

Grand Island joins nationwide 'No Kings' rallies ahead of November election

Grand Island joins nationwide 'No Kings' rallies ahead of November election

Pillen and Walz Face Off on Nebraska’s Biggest Issues

Republican incumbent Jim Pillen is facing Democratic challenger Lynne Walz, a former state lawmaker from Fremont.

Red Cloud Man’s Child Abuse Case Sent to District Court

Red Cloud Man’s Child Abuse Case Sent to District Court