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

A new Flatwater analysis shows the state has fallen behind its neighbors. Business leaders are diagnosing why – and hoping new efforts will reverse the troubling trend.

April 17, 2026Updated: April 17, 2026

By News Channel Nebraska

BPD debuts two new safety programs

National Drug Take Back Day returns next Saturday

Beatrice drops tournament semifinal against Platteview; will face Ralston for third place Friday

Volunteers transform trail with 100+ trees

State

‘It’s my little niche I really enjoy doing’: Kimball Trap Shooter to continue competing at collegiate level

1 hr 23 mins ago

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

1 hr 46 mins ago

Motorcyclist dies after crash near Cheyenne intersection

2 hrs 47 mins ago

Red flag warning issued for Saturday; elevated fire danger continues into early next week

2 hrs 50 mins ago

Troopers Arrest 20 Impaired Drivers During Special Campaign

3 hrs 59 mins ago

National Drug Take Back Day returns next Saturday

4 hrs 53 mins ago

Sports

Bridgeport names Dean interim girls basketball coach after Kuhlen steps down

4 hrs 1 min ago

WNCC baseball starts slow; earns a split with Southeast

11 hrs 41 mins ago

Beatrice drops tournament semifinal against Platteview; will face Ralston for third place Friday

19 hrs 9 mins ago

100-Meter Sprinters, 4x400 Relay Among Bauer Open Standouts

April 16th 2026, 8:33 PM UTC

Colorado sports notes: Avalanche coach Jared Bednar returns to the bench after taking a puck to the face last weekend

April 16th 2026, 8:22 PM UTC

Cougar notes: WNCC's Travers earns Region IX softball player of the week

April 16th 2026, 9:36 AM UTC

Ag & Outdoor

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

Outdoor notes: Game and Parks urges caution when recreating outdoors due to wildfires

March 22nd 2026, 3:26 AM UTC

Outdoor notes: Temporary closure of Clear Creek WMA for safety

March 15th 2026, 6:17 AM UTC

‘Worst-case scenario’: Fertilizer, fuel cost spikes hitting Nebraska farmers hard

March 11th 2026, 2:53 AM UTC