The US has a single rare earths mine. Chinese export limits are energizing a push for more

NioCorp has worked for years to raise $1.1 billion to build a mine in southeast Nebraska.

April 18, 2025Updated: April 18, 2025

By News Channel Nebraska

State

Texas man to be sentenced for traffic death, near Beatrice

50 mins ago

Husker alumna reaches for the Moon with NASA role

2 hrs ago

Gage County sends data center review to planning and zoning commission

2 hrs 49 mins ago

Spring Expo returns to Sidney with big prizes, family fun and regional turnout

3 hrs ago

Nebraska passes budget bills with work still needed to fill projected deficit

3 hrs 17 mins ago

Early morning power fluctuations linked to tripped relay

3 hrs 26 mins ago

Sports

WNCC’s Lashley ready to lead her Anguilla national team in CONCACAF qualifier

Eagles Sweep 5000 Meters at Central Nebraska Challenge

Johnston hits a 2-run homer as the Rockies rout the Blue Jays 14-5 for their 1st win of the season

Cougar notes: WNCC softball plays tough against No. 25 McCook despite falling

Sidney boys, Ogallala girls headline strong showings at Ganser Invite

WNCC baseball splits with Trinidad on Saturday, Wilson breaks school record

Ag & Outdoor

Outdoor notes: Work to begin soon on Smith Lake WMA Aquatic Habitat Project

March 28th 2026, 6:34 AM UTC

Outdoor notes: Game and Parks urges caution when recreating outdoors due to wildfires

March 22nd 2026, 3:26 AM UTC

Outdoor notes: Temporary closure of Clear Creek WMA for safety

March 15th 2026, 6:17 AM UTC

‘Worst-case scenario’: Fertilizer, fuel cost spikes hitting Nebraska farmers hard

March 11th 2026, 2:53 AM UTC

Outdoor notes: Haag shares 100 years of Nebraskaland

March 8th 2026, 3:20 AM UTC

Supplementing dryland wheat and irrigated corn with proso millet in drought years

March 4th 2026, 3:40 AM UTC