Opinion

Call a timeout, before changing the criteria for hall of fame

3 months ago By News Staff

Tom Osborne for the Nebraska Hall of Fame? Sign me up. But maybe it’s worth spending a bit of time considering the rules for induction into the state’s most prestigious honor.

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With liberty and justice for all

3 months ago By News Staff

I have an old mantra that, if you want to be a good community journalist, just make sure that you say the Pledge of Allegiance or stand for the national anthem at least three or four times a week. If you are doing that, then there is a good chance that you are covering your community well.

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Out to the woodshed

3 months ago By News Staff

For years, I have lived by a very simple philosophy when it comes to snacks. Whenever you feel it is appropriate, don’t hesitate to buy candy.

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No-bid contract draws ire of state auditor

3 months ago By News Staff

It’s one thing to try and cut out shenanigans in state government and another if you’re part of it. Nebraska Governor Jim Pillen’s recent “State of the State” address laid out plenty of goals to cut out funny business in state government, from ending frivolous lawsuits to reversing tax breaks for special interests.

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Remember when

3 months ago By News Staff

Ten Years Ago, 2016 Central Valley boys second at Holiday Tournament. The Central Valley Cougar boys fell to Grand Island Heartland Lutheran Tuesday evening 59 to 48 at the Ansley/Litchfield Holiday Tournament… Nate Nekoliczak led the Cougars with twelve points, followed by Chase Nordhues with seven, while Rusty Hermsmeyer, Connor Wood and Daltyn Rother each had six points.

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Turns out, baling wire can’t solve every problem

3 months ago By Happ-enings | Michael Happ - Publisher

On Christmas Eve, I decided to go shopping. It sounds like a crazy idea to hit the town and start selecting gifts, even if I was just shopping locally, but what made my adventure on the day before Christmas even nuttier was the fact that I was shopping for one very special individual.

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Fraudsters out there, seeking to steal our money

3 months ago By All Things Nebraska | Paul Hammel

As a reporter, you cover all kinds of stories. Stories about natural disasters, murders, grandmas who collect cookie jars, and good Samaritans.

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Five quarters and something to celebrate

4 months ago By News Staff

I read a newspaper article last week that a lot of preparations were in the works for a pretty big birthday that was coming up. Instantly, I got excited.

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Lawmakers have budget shortfall to close and an expulsion effort to consider

4 months ago By News Staff

The first time I walked into the state capitol, I wondered “what is making all these people walk like Olympic racers down these halls?” I almost got run over by some walkers; the new guy needed to get out of the way. To be sure, the capitol hallways extend in a square, making them ideal for a quick walk around the square for exercise or just to clear the brain.

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Time to get out that stocking!

4 months ago By News Staff

When you are the youngest of any number of children— in my case the youngest of four—there is a good chance that your parents lost interest along the way. They love you just the same, but let’s be honest, by the time the fourth child comes along, there is a chance no one really cared whether or not the crib was covered in lead paint.

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