KEARNEY, Neb. (AP) — The future of a planned halfway house for federal prisoners under construction in Kearney remains uncertain because a similar facility in Hastings objected.

The federal Bureau of Prisons is evaluating which of the two facilities to contract with going forward.

The Bristol Station re-entry facility for federal prisoners has been operated in Hastings by Western Alternative Corrections in Hastings.

After Dismas Charities, which is based in Louisville, Kentucky, publicized its plans for a new halfway house in Kearney, the operators of the Hastings facility objected. Then the federal government rescinded its contract award to Dismas and began re-evaluating the plan.

Dismas operates residential re-entry centers in 13 U.S. states.

Both companies are waiting to hear federal officials’ decision.