At least 61 employees left Nebraska Department of Economic Development within 15 months

Leadership orders three regional housing staff members to relocate to Lincoln office, prompting pushback

September 8, 2026Updated: September 8, 2026

By Nebraska Examiner

At least 61 employees left Nebraska Department of Economic Development within 15 months

Maureen Larsen, director of the Nebraska Department of Economic Development and former general counsel to the governor, at an inaugural public roundtable of Nebraska Gov. Jim Pillen’s cabinet. April 20, 2026.(Zach Wendling/Nebraska Examiner)

Regional

Nebraska Senators Discuss Agriculture Changes with Sec. Rollins

'Pushing each other every day': Husker running back battle continues, with strides being made

Retiree's river journey tests endurance

Omaha's largest public school district stops officers from using electric shock gloves

Teraya Sigler awarded Nebraska Volleyball Lifter of the Year

Huskers star power on full display, in Red-White scrimmage

State

Battle Creek launches new municipal website

State auditor calls for audit after $7.2M in Lincoln Fire & Rescue overtime

Road work to begin Wednesday on Norfolk Avenue, other city streets

At least 61 employees left Nebraska Department of Economic Development within 15 months

Old Settlers Day celebrates century-plus of Lodgepole

Sports

Unsafe court conditions lead to suspension of Nebraska Volleyball Wrigley Field match

Hanover handles Thayer Central in border battle, kicks off title defense with resounding win

Discoverers Dominate Maroon Cup

Nebraska sweeps DePaul, turns attention to Wrigley match

Back atop the Kansas high school football landscape, Hanover sets sights on similarly strong 2026 season

Ag & Outdoor

Nebraska's congressional delegation critical of Trump plan to lower beef prices

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