Stuck in Neutral: Nebraska used to be a leader in creating jobs and spurring growth. Not anymore.

Nebraska's economic growth has stalled, missing Site Selection magazine's top 10 development states for the second year

April 17, 2026Updated: April 17, 2026

By HENRY J. CORDES/Flatwater Free Press

WATCH: Nebraska Men's Basketball begins preseason practice

WATCH: Nebraska Men's Basketball begins preseason practice

Blackshirts looking to force more turnovers in Big Ten play

Blackshirts looking to force more turnovers in Big Ten play

Final numbers are in for Big Give Gage 2026

Final numbers are in for Big Give Gage 2026

Nebraska Basketball begins practice, with Sweet 16 season in rear view

Nebraska Basketball begins practice, with Sweet 16 season in rear view

State

Pilger children to remain in state custody until next hearing

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Dad delivers baby on side of Highway 275 with help from Norfolk dispatcher

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2026 Nebraska Library Fall Crawl kicks off

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Gordon City Council President Plans to Resign

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Ricketts introduces bill to give farmers ownership of agricultural data

15 hrs 28 mins ago

Mullen power outage planned for Sept. 30

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Sports

WATCH: Nebraska Men's Basketball begins preseason practice

13 hrs 28 mins ago

Blackshirts looking to force more turnovers in Big Ten play

September 22nd 2026, 8:41 PM UTC

Nebraska to open 2027 season at Arrowhead

September 22nd 2026, 4:22 PM UTC

Nebraska Basketball begins practice, with Sweet 16 season in rear view

September 21st 2026, 9:37 PM UTC

Huskers turn to Michigan State after successful non-conference play

September 21st 2026, 8:41 PM UTC

Huskers utilize strong run game, improves pass rush in win over UND

September 20th 2026, 6:44 PM UTC

Ag & Outdoor

Nebraska's congressional delegation critical of Trump plan to lower beef prices

August 21st 2026, 7:10 PM UTC

Outdoor notes: Birding Bowl inspires generous next step

June 20th 2026, 6:00 AM UTC

Outdoor notes: Tips for enjoying water safely this summer

June 13th 2026, 6:00 AM UTC

Outdoor notes: Rare lake sturgeon made 681-mile swim

June 6th 2026, 6:00 AM UTC

Outdoor notes: Low water affecting Nebraska boaters this summer

May 30th 2026, 6:00 AM UTC

Ag notes: Cattle placements rise 6% during April

May 29th 2026, 5:17 PM UTC