Body Nebraska has a rich heritage of military service. Over the years, thousands of Nebraskans have answered the call and served our country heroically.

Body I had the opportunity this week to appoint Nebraska’s next U.S. Senator, former Governor Pete Ricketts.

Body Every week is a crazy one one in our house, but last week we decided to extend the craziness to our staff here at the newspaper and to our extended family.

Body When people talk about skin cancer the type that most people think about is melanoma. This skin cancer follows the ABCDE rules for diagnosis. A – Asymmetry, B – irregular Border, C – more than 1 Color, D – Diameter more than 6 mm, and E – expanding in size.

Body Nebraska Governor Jim Pillen announced his team has reached a breakthrough agreement with the State Law Enforcement Bargaining Council (SLEBC) that will take effect July 1, 2023.

Body This Monday is National Law Enforcement Appreciation Day — an opportunity to thank the men and women who keep Nebraskans safe.

Body The start of a new year is the time to reflect on how far we’ve come as a state — as well as to look forward to where Nebraska is heading. Last year was one for the record books. And thanks to the progress we achieved together, Nebraska is stronger than ever.

Body Writing about grief is like writing about life—huge! Where does one start? It is like describing love: basically impossible.

Body At my house, classic TV is a given. My 93-year-old father-in-law enjoys watching reruns of westerns, Perry Mason, Andy Griffith, and Gomer Pyle.

Body The holiday season is full of examples of Nebraskans taking the time to help one another. Just think of the bells we hear and the red Salvation Army buckets we see at the entrances of the stores where we run our daily errands.