Morgan County
Coverage of Morgan County in the Nexus archive.
- Tennessee could get $50B for storing nuclear waste. The state won’t say where it plans to put it
Tennessee is among five states considered for a $50 billion federal nuclear waste storage deal, with Oak Ridge as the primary site and four Cumberland Plateau counties under consideration. The state has not specified all potential storage locations, and Governor Bill Lee emphasizes balancing economic benefits with environmental risks. The Department of Energy has not finalized the agreement.
- Afternoon storms bring flood risk to DC region Monday
Afternoon storms are expected to bring heavy rain and flooding risks to the D.C. region Monday, with the National Weather Service issuing a Flood Watch from 4 p.m. to midnight. The storm system could deliver up to 3 inches of rain per hour, affecting areas from Cecil County, Maryland, to Morgan County, West Virginia, and beyond. High humidity and temperatures in the 80s-90s persist, with additional storms possible through Wednesday.
- Colorado weather blog: Another round of severe weather for northeastern Colorado on Wednesday
Northeastern Colorado faces another round of severe weather on Wednesday, including potential tornadoes, baseball to softball-sized hail, and 70+ mph wind gusts. A tornado watch is in effect for multiple counties, including Weld, Morgan, and Adams, as tracked by the Denver7 weather team and NWS.
- More cities press pause on data centers as local backlash grows
Cities across the U.S. are imposing moratoriums on data center construction due to concerns over electricity costs, environmental impacts, and residential disruptions. Examples include Denver, Oklahoma City, and several Michigan and North Carolina counties, while industry supporters argue these facilities provide economic and digital infrastructure benefits.