Capitol View

It’s easy to understand but hard to remember that the one task of the Nebraska Legislature is to pass a balanced budget during the 90-day session and to make adjustments to and pass that budget again in the 60-day session.

The Prairie Doc

There is an old joke where a man walks into his doctor’s office and says, “Doc, it hurts every time I do this. What should I do? To which the doctor replies, “Simple, don’t do that!” While the advice seems trite and maybe even insulting, like most jokes, there is some truth in it.

Child abuse prevention: Supporting strong families & communities

LINCOLN — April is National Child Abuse Prevention Month which highlights the importance of working together to prevent child maltreatment by creating safe communities and connecting parents with resources to help families thrive.

Some nonpartisan voters will not have races listed on their nonpartisan ballots

Nebraska’s next statewide election is the May 14, 2024, primary. During a primary election, a voter registered with a political party completes a ballot from their respective party. For example, a registered Republican will receive and complete the Republican primary ballot.

Shot clocks coming to area basketball games

FULLERTON — A change is coming to area high school basketball next season.Recently the NSAA approved a change to Class C & D basketball that will add a shot clock starting next season. Classes A & B played with a shot clock this year.Superintendent Dr.

ALL EYES ON THE SKY

Fullerton classes took a break from the school day on Monday to go outside and look at the partial solar eclipse. Students, like people all over the nation, were able to safely look at the cosmic event with proper eye wear. The view from Nebraska saw about 80 percent of the sun obscured.

Homestead Exemption application help is available April 23

The Nance CountyAssessor will be available Tuesday, April 23, from 9 a.m. to noon at the Pawnee Senior Center to assist those seeking Homestead Exemption for the 2024 tax year.

Troopers Arrest One After Multi-County Pursuit

LINCOLN  — Troopers with the Nebraska State Patrol, with assistance from multiple other law enforcement agencies, arrested a Lincoln man following a pursuit that crossed three counties overnight.At approximately 11:30 p.m.