# R-Project Stalls Over Beetle Protection

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Podcast: [Lincoln News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!](https://stenobird.com/podcast/lincoln-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7568434)
Published: 2026-06-26T11:26:27+00:00
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After 14 years of planning, Nebraska’s $855 million R-Project faces another major delay as a federal judge blocks construction that could harm the American burying beetle, sparking renewed legal battles with ranchers, historic groups, and the Rosebud Sioux Tribe who argue the environmental review was rushed. Despite recent federal approval and partial construction already underway, the utility risks $100 million in losses and must now pause work in sensitive beetle habitats while continuing elsewhere. The project’s future remains uncertain as opponents stress protecting the Sandhills’ unique ecology and cultural heritage — even as NPPD vows to push forward once legal hurdles are cleared. Support the show: Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/cdbbc604b316994f

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