Opinion

Adrian Smith

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Choices for seniors

News Staff

Wednesday, November 12, 2025

On October 15, despite the ongoing federal government shutdown, the Medicare open enrollment window began. This important annual opportunity allows seniors to select their Medicare coverage, including Medicare Part D prescription drug plans, for 2026.

Standing up for Nebraska’s ranchers and producers

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Standing up for Nebraska’s ranchers and producers

Deb Fischer

Wednesday, November 5, 2025

As the farm economy continues to struggle – exacerbated by the ongoing government shutdown – Nebraska’s agricultural producers are feeling the strain. Agriculture is the economic backbone of our state, and when our farmers and ranchers suffer, so does the entire Nebraska economy.

So many books

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So many books

Rick Holtz

Wednesday, November 5, 2025

My kids love to read.I was not that kid growing up. If I’m being honest — and if you ask my mom — there were moments when teachers wondered if I’d ever actually figure out how letters worked.I just didn’t see the point.(How ironic that I now co-own two newspapers. God has a sense of humor.

A skinned knee and a continent rescued

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A skinned knee and a continent rescued

Loren Lippincott

Wednesday, November 5, 2025

Born in Texas, David grew up on a Kansas farm. One day as he was running home from school, he fell and skinned his knee. Three days later, it hurt too badly for him to do his daily chores at the barn, so while the rest of the family went to church, he remained behind.

‘Where’s the beef?’ Right here with Nebraska cattle producers

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‘Where’s the beef?’ Right here with Nebraska cattle producers

Paul Hammel

Wednesday, November 5, 2025

Nebraska is cattle country. We used to be known as “The Beef State” – a nickname I always liked. But recently, cattle producers have raised a beef with the president over his ideas to reduce the cost of beef at the grocery store.

Sometimes I feel lost

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Sometimes I feel lost

Rick Holtz

Wednesday, October 29, 2025

It’s easy to get lost and not know how to get back.One of the perks of my job — if you can call it that — is all the driving I do to cover our area teams. After a few seasons, I’ve learned how to get almost anywhere.

Nebraska deserves better than Washington gridlock

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Nebraska deserves better than Washington gridlock

Deb Fischer

Wednesday, October 29, 2025

As we approach one month since Senate Democrats shut down the federal government, Senate Republicans continue to fight to end the stalemate and reopen the government for the American people. Meanwhile, Democrats have voted more than a dozen times to keep it closed.

The benefits of joining the military

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The benefits of joining the military

Loren Lippincott

Wednesday, October 29, 2025

Joining the military is a profound decision that shapes individuals in ways few other paths can. While it demands sacrifice, discipline and resilience, the rewards extend far beyond the uniform.

Shutting out media, denying access, leads to bad results

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Shutting out media, denying access, leads to bad results

Paul Hammel

Wednesday, October 29, 2025

There’s an old saying about government — “what is said isn’t so, it’s what is so isn’t said.”So that means that someone — maybe a state auditor, maybe a whistleblower, but often a news reporter — needs to dig in and find out what is really happening with our tax dollars.

Cattle producers need certainty

Adrian Smith

Wednesday, October 29, 2025

American farmers and ranchers work hard to provide the world with high-quality, nutritious, and affordable food options, all while dealing with many challenges outside of their control.