Tribes sue to halt exploratory drilling in Black Hills near sacred ceremonial site

Nine Native American tribes in South Dakota, North Dakota and Nebraska are suing the federal government, bidding to stop exploratory drilling for graphite near a sacred ceremonial site in the Black Hills

May 4, 2026Updated: May 4, 2026

By SARAH RAZA

Regional

USDA Under Secretary visits Nebraska, hears from producers

New data outlines Kearney SportsPlex visitation and impact

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State

USDA Under Secretary visits Nebraska, hears from producers

Tribes sue to halt exploratory drilling in Black Hills near sacred ceremonial site

Regional

USDA Under Secretary visits Nebraska, hears from producers

New data outlines Kearney SportsPlex visitation and impact

Kearney council member reflects on path from hometown to Naval War College

Hastings Hospice Patient Enjoys Joyride in Vintage Car

Registered sex offender charged in child sexual assault case spanning years; Kearney woman charged with child abuse

Students give back across Gibbon during annual community service day

State

USDA Under Secretary visits Nebraska, hears from producers

New bridge installed, stretch of PWF Road reopened

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Kearney council member reflects on path from hometown to Naval War College

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Nebraska Law Enforcement Memorial Ceremony scheduled for May 8

Sports

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Multiple records broken at Norfolk Track Classic

Ag & Outdoor

Powell wins 56th Cornhusker Trap Shoot

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