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 20, 2026

By News Channel Nebraska

Huskers roll by Oklahoma State, punch ticket to WCWS

Behind strong all around effort, Huskers take game one of super regional

2026 Nebraska State Track and Field Championships: Southeast Nebraska Qualifiers and Results

Nebraska Softball super regional opener to resume Friday afternoon

State

Wakefield Community Schools split ways with Dr. Matt Farup

2 hrs 34 mins ago

Kearney Catholic girls track secures three-peat

3 hrs 13 mins ago

Two seriously injured in I-80 construction zone crash near Ogallala

5 hrs 3 mins ago

After near-record warm months, Nebraska could see top-10 hottest year

6 hrs 14 mins ago

Addressing the housing issue in the Panhandle

22 hrs 44 mins ago

Ohio driver falls asleep, crashes into semi on Interstate 80 in Cheyenne County

May 24th 2026, 12:00 AM UTC

Sports

Chadron State's Bynes places 5th at Outdoor Nationals

21 hrs 18 mins ago

Shaydyn Rasby, Katelyn Walker win state titles as area athletes close strong in Omaha

21 hrs 44 mins ago

Murray State CC, of Oklahoma, wins NJCAA Division 2 Golf Title

May 23rd 2026, 12:27 PM UTC

Barbashev, Eichel score in 2:07 span, Golden Knights stun Avs 3-1 to take 2-0 series lead

May 23rd 2026, 4:46 AM UTC

Lowery wins state high jump title as area athletes shine at Burke Stadium

May 23rd 2026, 4:35 AM UTC

Avs defenseman Cale Makar sidelined for Game 2 of Western Conference Final with to upper-body injury

May 22nd 2026, 10:18 PM UTC

Ag & Outdoor

Outdoor notes: Campers invited to take state park survey

May 23rd 2026, 6:01 AM UTC

Feed supplies tighten for Nebraska producers as drought persists

May 22nd 2026, 11:37 AM UTC

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