Opinion

Solving Safety Risks of EVs

Solving Safety Risks of EVs

Solving Safety Risks of EVs

REPRESENTING YOUThere’s a lot of buzz around electric vehicles. Some climate activists claim they’re an environmental cure-all, while others note their hidden environmental costs.
Latest trial from Pillen on property taxes

Latest trial from Pillen on property taxes

Latest trial from Pillen on property taxes

ALL THINGS NEBRASKA“When there’s a will, there’s a way.”That was a phrase that surfaced regularly at the end of state legislative sessions. It referred to the hope that bills that appeared dead might be resurrected.
BETH’S BITS BETH SPARROW

BETH’S BITS BETH SPARROW

Beth’s Bits

Every meeting I go to, I constantly hear there aren’t enough volunteers. Or volunteers are getting old and there is no one to take their place. Why?Are younger people not volunteering? I think some are and some maybe aren’t. Is there too much to volunteer for?
Community Connection

Community Connection

Community Connection

Call Annie Jeffrey Health Center at (402) 747-2031 for more informationJuly is Hemochromatosis Screening Awareness Month.Hereditary Hemochromatosis is a genetic disorder in which the human body accumulates excess amounts of iron.
ALAN’S ANECDOTES ALAN SPARROW

ALAN’S ANECDOTES ALAN SPARROW

Alan’s Anecdotes

Wow! This has been quite a week if you follow politics. I’m sitting down Monday evening to write about it. Who knows what will happen by the time you read this later in the week.The Supreme Court released several big rulings in the last week.
REPORTER’S NOTEBOOK RICK HOLTZ

REPORTER’S NOTEBOOK RICK HOLTZ

Reporter’s Notebook

I had a very interesting conversation the other day. I was trying to get the newspaper to the post office, and one of our readers stopped by the office. Don’t get me wrong, I love when you guys stop by and say hello. Feedback is always appreciated.This interaction was not feedback though.
NEBRASKA SENATOR PETE RICKETTS

NEBRASKA SENATOR PETE RICKETTS

Representing You

Last summer, my team and I launched our internship program in Nebraska and Washington. Over the past year, we’ve welcomed 23 young professionals into our offices. The experience gives future leaders from across our state an opportunity to serve their fellow Nebraskans.
REPRESENTING YOU

REPRESENTING YOU

Representing You

Nebraskans are used to dealing with our fickle weather, something entirely out of our control. We can have stretches of beautiful weather, especially in the spring and fall. We can also have perfect weather days in the midst of our often brutal summers and winters.
Most Important of Our Lifetime

Most Important of Our Lifetime

Most Important of Our Lifetime

ALAN’S ANECDOTESWhen something is important, we treat it that way. If it’s important to get done, we make it a priority. If it’s important to keep it private, we are careful who we talk to. If it’s important to keep it safe, we guard it or put it in a safe place.
Who Tells You That You’re Wrong

Who Tells You That You’re Wrong

Who Tells You That You’re Wrong

REPORTER’S NOTEBOOKWho is the person in your life that has no problem telling you when you are wrong? If you do not have one, get one.For me, that person is my wife, Kimberly. She is the one person in my life that is not afraid to point out when I am being stupid, immature or just flat out wrong.