Nebraska Prison Water Crisis Resolved | Omaha News

Nebraska’s oldest prison just survived a water crisis — two major main breaks forced inmates and staff to rely on bottled water and portable toilets for days. The second break, buried near electrical lines, was especially tough to fix. Aging infrastructure is the root problem, with past reports warning of recurring issues. A brand-new prison in North Lincoln, set to open in 2028, could finally solve this — but not before a $220 million repair bill hits the old facility. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/ee90e77f5aa117be