New nuclear power may be coming to Nebraska. It shows promise — and has problems. Anila Yoganathan Flatwater Free Press May 31, 2026 3 hrs ago 0 Nebraska Public Power District’s Cooper Nuclear Station in Brownville is the lone nuclear power plant still operating in Nebraska. Lily Smith, Flatwater Free Press Prefer us on Google Learn More Facebook Twitter Bluesky WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save Anila Yoganathan Flatwater Free Press Editor's note: This story is made possible through a partnership between Flatwater Free Press and Grist, a nonprofit environmental media organization.kAmpAA=2FD6 649@65 E9C@F89 E96 92==D @7 E96 v286 r@F?EJ 4@FCE9@FD6] %96 4@F?EJ 3@2C5 925 ;FDE 2AAC@G65 ?6H[ >@C6 DEC:?86?E H:?5 6?6C8J C68F=2E:@?D[ 2?5 E96 @G6C7=@H 4C@H5 @7 C6D:56?ED 4@F=5?’E 4@?E2:? E96>D6=G6D]k^AmkAmu6H :? 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