US Secretary of Energy Chris Wright, EX-IM Bank Chairman John Jovanovic visit Elk Creek Project

US Secretary of Energy Chris Wright visited NioCorp's Elk Creek project, located about 10 miles from Tecumseh.

October 14, 2026Updated: October 14, 2026

By Jake Bartecki

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Regional

Marian wins record 14th golf state title, Murnan claims individual crown

6-year-old discovers rare fossil at Nebraska state park

Two Nebraska senior living centers close, sending almost 100 people scrambling for a place to live

Nebraska AG’s Office seeks $19,000 in attorneys’ fees from City of Lincoln after charter fight

Northeast Lincoln fire causes $161K in damage, displaces six people

Big Noon Kickoff festivities in Lincoln

State

Longtime NeighborWorks CEO Roger Nadrchal to step down in 2027

US Secretary of Energy Chris Wright, EX-IM Bank Chairman John Jovanovic visit Elk Creek Project

Grand Island's Nova-Tech advances to final four in Coolest Thing Made in Nebraska competition

Nebraska AG sues OpenAI over alleged ChatGPT safety risks to children

Auburn reaches milestone in community forestry

Sports

Norris fifth in Class B, EMF's Klooz fifth in Class C at 2026 Girls Golf Championships

West Holt wins Class C championship in girls' golf, Minden's Jorgensen takes individual title

Garden County snares sequence of sweeps at Potter-Dix triangular

Crete, Beatrice begin latest quests for softball state championship success

Marian wins record 14th golf state title, Murnan claims individual crown

Ag & Outdoor

Pillen issues executive orders pausing diesel tax, increasing grain and livestock hauling weight limits

Nebraska's congressional delegation critical of Trump plan to lower beef prices

Outdoor notes: Birding Bowl inspires generous next step

Outdoor notes: Tips for enjoying water safely this summer

Outdoor notes: Rare lake sturgeon made 681-mile swim