Body 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.

Body It’s one thing to try and cut out shenanigans in state government and another if you’re part of it.

Body Ten Years Ago, 2016 Central Valley boys second at Holiday Tournament.

Body On Christmas Eve, I decided to go shopping.

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

Body 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.

Body 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.

Body 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.

Body A former Nebraska state senator, once again, is calling on the United States to do more to help Ukraine win its war with Russia.

Body When did dinosaurs and aliens become Christmas decorations? I ask because I’m kind of stunned (my natural condition) at some of the strange, weird, and downright odd things you see in people’s yards this time of year.