Children collect facts like a sack bulging with Halloween candy. From listening to a parent or older sister or brother to what they hear
Opinion
New Fiction Novels to Enjoy in October
The Longmire Defense by Craig Johnson: Deep in the heart of the Wyoming countryside, Sheriff of Absaroka County, Walt Longmire, is called to a
My Nebraska
When your beloved football team gets spanked in its own backyard, 45-7, with the entire neighborhood looking on, you tend to focus your attention
Privacy and Social Media
Identity theft remains the number one consumer fraud report category nationally, according to the Federal Trade Commission. Consumer fraud is made easier the more
No Yelling
I’ve never understood why a coach, parent, boss, or teacher thinks they will get better results by intimidation, shaming, or shouting at the people
Foster Care Mobile Closet
More than 5,000 children in the State of Nebraska are in foster care. These are children whose families cannot take care of them because
Finding a Responsible Way to Fund Our Government
This weekend, Congress narrowly avoided a government shutdown. After a turbulent week, the House of Representatives passed a short-term bipartisan spending bill. The Senate
The Secret to Losing Weight
By Andrew Ellsworth, MD People often think they need to lose weight. The hard part, of course, is following through on that desire in
A Future Legend Beats a Future Legend
You have heard of Lou Holtz, right? If not, here’s some background. Holtz was born on January 6, 1937 — one month, three weeks
Let’s Fix Our Southern Border
Earlier this year, I visited our nation’s southern border. I knew there was a crisis there, but that visit opened my eyes to more








