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

State

Johnson announces retirement as Cheyenne County Commission

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Pool ball allegedly used in threat against officer at Valentine bar

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As Nebraska economy stagnates, state shrinks economic development arm

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Mountain lion, prairie-chicken research underway in Nebraska

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Creativity and business meet at Youth Entrepreneurship Challenge

16 hrs 11 mins ago

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

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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

WNCC baseball drops doubleheader to Southeast

Ag & Outdoor

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

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