As Nebraska economy stagnates, state shrinks economic development arm

The four-person research department inside the Nebraska Department of Economic Development vanished.

April 20, 2026Updated: April 20, 2026

By News Channel Nebraska

Regional

As Nebraska economy stagnates, state shrinks economic development arm

102,000-square-foot Central Public Library holds grand opening in Omaha

Omaha Is Home to a Massive Superfund Site. Most Kids Living There Aren’t Tested for Lead.

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

Pillen delivers closing address to Nebraska Legislature

Regents to consider $600M overhaul of Memorial Stadium

State

Pool ball allegedly used in threat against officer at Valentine bar

As Nebraska economy stagnates, state shrinks economic development arm

Mountain lion, prairie-chicken research underway in Nebraska

Creativity and business meet at Youth Entrepreneurship Challenge

Sidney hosts multi-department fire training with Dalton, Gurley crews

Sports

WNCC softball team splits contests with Lamar on Sunday

Lowery, Akins lead Chadron State College to win

Colorado sports notes: Forward Logan O'Connor caps long comeback with a Game 1 goal to help Avalanche hold off Kings 2-1

WNCC softball splits conference games with Lamar

Colorado sports notes: Murray, Jokic lead Nuggets to 116-105 win over Timberwolves in physical opener to 1st-round series

Ag & Outdoor

Outdoor notes: Spring shotgun turkey season opens

Outdoor notes: Bighorn sheep regular lottery applications begin April 20

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

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

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