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

Reminder: avoid areas with downed power lines

Reminder: avoid areas with downed power lines

Nebraska wins another close contest, advances to super regional after 1-0 win over GCU

Nebraska wins another close contest, advances to super regional after 1-0 win over GCU

Severe storm causes significant damage in Fairbury; cleanup process underway

Severe storm causes significant damage in Fairbury; cleanup process underway

Lightning to blame, for late night house fire in Beatrice

Lightning to blame, for late night house fire in Beatrice

State

Near-blizzard conditions shut down I-80 in Wyoming as spring snowstorm slams region

6 mins ago

Frahm Tabbed Top 3 Candidate for USA Softball Player of the Year

39 mins ago

Fleeing suspect crashes in Norfolk, seriously injuring two

2 hrs 5 mins ago

Reminder: avoid areas with downed power lines

3 hrs 26 mins ago

Nebraska Hospitals Encouraging Medicaid Recipients to Update Information Following New Requirements

4 hrs 44 mins ago

Frost and Bridger Wallace Showcase Power of Dual Credit Opportunities

14 hrs 33 mins ago

Sports

Merino Makes It Happen in Final Event; Unruh Ups Individual Title Total to 10

14 hrs 48 mins ago

Corbin Carroll hits 2 homers, drives in 3 as the Diamondbacks beat the Rockies 8-6

15 hrs 13 mins ago

McCarthy singles twice and has an RBI against former team, helping Rockies beat Diamondbacks 4-2

May 17th 2026, 1:07 AM UTC

Deep, star-studded Avalanche reach the conference finals for 8th time since arriving in Denver

May 15th 2026, 7:36 PM UTC

West Nebraska All-Star Games announce 2026 football, volleyball coaching staffs

May 15th 2026, 7:09 PM UTC

Bridgeport, Kimball punch state tickets at Class C-9 district meet

May 15th 2026, 10:06 AM UTC

Ag & Outdoor

Outdoor notes: Invasive Species Awareness Week is May 24-30

May 16th 2026, 6:01 AM UTC

Powell wins 56th Cornhusker Trap Shoot

May 4th 2026, 7:18 PM UTC

Outdoor notes: Spring shotgun turkey season opens

April 18th 2026, 6:00 AM UTC

Outdoor notes: Bighorn sheep regular lottery applications begin April 20

April 11th 2026, 6:00 AM UTC

Outdoor notes: NGPC offering pastures, hay tracts to those affected by wildfires

April 4th 2026, 6:00 AM UTC

Outdoor notes: Work to begin soon on Smith Lake WMA Aquatic Habitat Project

March 28th 2026, 6:34 AM UTC