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

Regional

Kelly’s Fastpitch 16U Schwedhelm claims Class B State Championship

Kelly’s Fastpitch 16U Schwedhelm claims Class B State Championship

Scooter crash serves as stark reminder for helmet safety

Scooter crash serves as stark reminder for helmet safety

Faith Health Advanced Wound Center earns national honors

Faith Health Advanced Wound Center earns national honors

Trail connecting Fremont and Hooper officially opens

Trail connecting Fremont and Hooper officially opens

State

Loose gravel draws complaints during Norfolk road preservation project

Cuts for a cause: Meet the Lincoln barber trading trims for diapers

Hunter Arterburn to lead Cheyenne County Community Center while continuing on The Big Boy morning show

Commissioners issue county-only ban on July 4 fireworks

Kelly’s Fastpitch 16U Schwedhelm claims Class B State Championship

North Central District Health Department To Begin Offering WIC Services

Sports

4-H nationals bring thousands to Grand Island

Oklahoma dominates UNC, wins first College World Series since 1994

Hundreds of hoopers compete at growing UNK basketball camp

UNC takes game two of CWS finals, forces winner-take-all Monday night

Behind two homers from LeChance, Oklahoma takes game one of MCWS final

Hundreds of wrestlers pack downtown Grand Island for Friday Night Lights event

Ag & Outdoor

Outdoor notes: Birding Bowl inspires generous next step

Outdoor notes: Tips for enjoying water safely this summer

Outdoor notes: Rare lake sturgeon made 681-mile swim

Outdoor notes: Low water affecting Nebraska boaters this summer

Ag notes: Cattle placements rise 6% during April

NGPC still offers grazing, haying opportunities