At the risk of stepping on toes, let me tell you why I do not practice the traditions of the Lenten season.  This is not an attempt to tell anyone they should not participate in this long-held … more

It’s no secret that the newspaper industry is facing challenging times these days. Most people will point the finger at the internet and social media as the source of the … more

State legislature should move forward with proposals limiting phones, social media for minors   Gov. Jim Pillen is putting his political weight behind legislation that he and … more

Every week, we get at least a few emails like this one: “Could you add XXXXXX to your list of names that I gave you yesterday. His wife called and complained they used to get their papers on … more

The state fair is nearly upon us, swimming pools are or soon will be closed for another season, and sports camps are nothing but another string of great memories. Our favorite college sports teams … more

Not that many years ago, the best way you could find out about businesses in town would be through your local newspaper. Your local newspaper is still a great source of advertising information, but … more

From one perspective, it would seem easy to support Gov. Jim Pillen’s all-but-officially-declared special session this summer designed to fix the state’s property tax problem. We … more

With the announcement of proposed budget cuts across two University of Nebraska schools, we wonder if something else could have been done to prevent these heartbreaking programs and faculty … more

Picture a scene of police bursting through the door of a local newspaper office, and then they proceed to search the place and confiscate computers, hard drives, and cell phones of reporters. From … more