KCS

The 2026 Nebraska Wind & Solar Conference has drawn 340 registered attendees to Lincoln, according to local reporting. The gathering brings together those involved in the state's renewable energy sector as wind and solar development remains a topic of interest across Nebraska and the wider Great Plains region.

A research announcement highlights the identification of KCS candidate genes, accompanied by an illustrative figure. KCS genes encode ketoacyl-CoA synthase enzymes, which are involved in the production of waxes and lipids in plants. The notice gives no details on the organism studied, methods, or implications, and no wider discussion or reaction is visible so far.

A dumpster in Chadron's Art Alley has been taken out of service, according to local radio station KCSR/KBPY. Art Alley is a known spot for community murals and public art, so the removal of the dumpster is drawing local attention. It is not clear why the dumpster was pulled or whether it will return.