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

State funding, local donations helping Marysville begin Blue River Rail Trail Corridor project

Marysville has received enough state money to kick off a project that will connect its downtown to a well known trail head - a trail that connects Kansas and Nebraska.

Check presentation for Big Give Gage 2026

Futuristic aircraft makes a pit stop in Beatrice

'We're two plays away from being a Top 10 team': Rhule reflects heading into bye week

State

State funding, local donations helping Marysville begin Blue River Rail Trail Corridor project

October 21st 2026, 5:06 PM UTC

How to watch Vice President JD Vance's North Platte rally live on NCN

October 21st 2026, 4:36 PM UTC

Norfolk man arrested after driving to police station to escape argument

October 21st 2026, 3:52 PM UTC

Hotel bookings up ahead of Vice President J.D. Vance’s arrival

October 21st 2026, 3:24 PM UTC

Landowner opportunity created as mountain lion lottery application period begins

October 21st 2026, 3:20 PM UTC

Authorities Investigate Juvenile Assault at Valentine’s Old Gym

October 21st 2026, 3:02 PM UTC

Sports

Garden County grinds to victory at Leyton Triangular

October 21st 2026, 2:25 AM UTC

'We're two plays away from being a Top 10 team': Rhule reflects heading into bye week

October 20th 2026, 8:35 PM UTC

Gretna wins third state title with 2-1 victory over Gretna East

October 20th 2026, 12:18 AM UTC

Kearney Catholic secures first ever softball state title, tops Bishop Neumann 3-0

October 19th 2026, 8:21 PM UTC

Despite more good work on the ground, Doane can’t keep pace with nationally-ranked Northwestern

October 19th 2026, 4:00 AM UTC

Crete’s state softball run ends after three tight contests

October 19th 2026, 3:13 AM UTC

Ag & Outdoor

Pillen issues executive orders pausing diesel tax, increasing grain and livestock hauling weight limits

September 25th 2026, 4:07 AM UTC

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