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
AP nullBy SARAH RAZA

Regional

Approved in Nebraska, severe storm emergency declaration now heads to D.C.

After it was approved by the governor's office last week, an emergency declaration for the severe storms that struck the state of Nebraska in May is now heading off for approval in Washington, D.C.

East Team Seeks Repeat Victory in Sertoma 8-Man Classic

East Team Seeks Repeat Victory in Sertoma 8-Man Classic

ANNEVAR celebration returns with weekend of tradition and community

ANNEVAR celebration returns with weekend of tradition and community

Fourth former Kearney YRTC employee arrested, faces six felonies

Fourth former Kearney YRTC employee arrested, faces six felonies

19th Annual Flatwater Music Festival Returns to Hastings

19th Annual Flatwater Music Festival Returns to Hastings

Pony Express Re-Ride brings historic mail route through central Nebraska

Pony Express Re-Ride brings historic mail route through central Nebraska