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

Kearney City Council unanimously approves Project Horizon data center

Kearney city leaders unanimously approved Project Horizon Tuesday night, along with new data center regulations addressing concerns including noise, water use and development standards.

Kearney poised to go all in on data centers even as many Nebraska towns throttle back

UNK freshman enrollment rises as overall enrollment declines

95-year-old longtime Nebraska resident publishes memoir of nearly a century of memories

95-year-old Nebraska woman publishes memoir of nearly a century of memories

Lincoln man dies after four-vehicle crash on I-80 in Buffalo County

Prairie Dulcimer Players keep tradition alive at Nebraska State Fair

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

Regional

Kearney City Council unanimously approves Project Horizon data center

Kearney poised to go all in on data centers even as many Nebraska towns throttle back

UNK freshman enrollment rises as overall enrollment declines

95-year-old longtime Nebraska resident publishes memoir of nearly a century of memories

Lincoln man dies after four-vehicle crash on I-80 in Buffalo County

Prairie Dulcimer Players keep tradition alive at Nebraska State Fair

State

Norfolk City Council weighs public concerns over Flock surveillance cameras

Kearney City Council unanimously approves Project Horizon data center

City of Bayard issues 'Do Not Consume' notice for drinking water

Cherry County Events Center raises $1.5 million to match anonymous gift

Elderly male reported missing in Scottsbluff

Gordon man who had been facing multiple counts of child sexual assault sentenced

Sports

Nebraska’s run game competition on full display in early season play

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

Doane falls short against Dakota Wesleyan in first true contest of 2026 season

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

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