Governor has right to weigh in on teacher salaries

The state of Nebraska is sending nearly $1 billion a year to local school districts to help educate our children.

Local view: Find resolution and put people to work

As many Nebraska communities are, I am very concerned about the delays that have kept local roads projects from moving forward.

Local View: Lincoln needs fiscal caution now

Everyone who pays attention to city government knows the budget is in trouble again. The problem is that spending is increasing faster than revenue, writes Lincoln resident Rick Noyes.

Local View: Heart of justice is missing

A recent Nebraska Supreme Court decision denied former Omaha Black Panther leader Ed Poindexter the right to a new trial (June 19) and ignored violations of his rights that were often recorded in memos by longtime F

Local View: Reconsider fireworks laws

From Chadron to Falls City and Imperial to Winside, firework stands will open for business today all across Nebraska.

Competition for remaining oil will be fierce

We’ve heard dire warnings of impending oil shortages all our lives, but this time the wolf may actually be at the door.

Local View: Fort Hartsuff is a state gem

The Nebraska Game and Parks Commission said that, given the economic conditions, funding would be cut and staff eliminated from Fort Hartsuff State Historical Park.