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

Severe Thunderstorm Warnings for eWestern Cheyenne, Southeastern Kimball, and Southeastern Morrill Counties

Thousands sign petition calling for country-of-origin labeling on beef

A new national petition is calling on Congress and President Donald Trump to restore mandatory country-of-origin labeling (MCOOL) for beef.

Teen charged with burglaries at Rushville gas station, swimming pool

A Rushville teen is expected in court Thursday after being accused of breaking into several businesses and stealing thousands of dollars in cash and merchandise.

Warning about hunting habitat at Fort Robinson & other areas impacted by fires

As hunting season gets underway, Nebraska Game and Parks Commission officials are warning hunters that wildfire damage has significantly changed habitat at Fort Robinson State Park and surrounding public lands.

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

Regional

Severe Thunderstorm Warnings for eWestern Cheyenne, Southeastern Kimball, and Southeastern Morrill Counties

Thousands sign petition calling for country-of-origin labeling on beef

Teen charged with burglaries at Rushville gas station, swimming pool

Warning about hunting habitat at Fort Robinson & other areas impacted by fires

State

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

Old Settlers Day celebrates century-plus of Lodgepole

NCN Live at the Nebraska State Fair Headquarters

Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued for Southwest Cheyenne County

Severe Thunderstorm Warning in effect for Morrill, Garden, Deuel counties

Thunderstorm Warning issued for Deuel County

Sports

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

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

'Growing women's sports': Husker Volleyball takes on Chicago

Doane Football Coach Conversations: Texas College recap, Dakota Wesleyan preview

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

Ag notes: Cattle placements rise 6% during April