It is time for Nebraska to impose a statewide mask mandate to fight the coronavirus.
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Although there’s far to go, Omaha has begun to climb out of its longstanding pension woes. Approval of the proposed police contract can contin…
With the hope of a vaccine now appearing to be just months away, Congress must create a bridge that keeps millions of Americans from drowning …
Forward-looking communities build toward their future through smart planning. Omaha’s new rapid bus line, which begins service Wednesday, prov…
The Omaha area is moving forward in important ways, even amid this awful COVID crisis.
It’s hard to reconcile how a county with as much going for it as Sarpy could be saddled with financial management this abysmal.
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Sen. Ben Sasse and Rep. Don Bacon have this right: Joe Biden is the next president.
Workforce preparation is a key ingredient to help Omaha and Nebraska grow their economies and create better-paying jobs.
The 2020 elections for the Nebraska Legislature are complete, setting the stage for a challenging session at the State Capitol come January.
We mustn’t ignore the injustices, past and present, in American society. At the same time, we can take inspiration for future progress by appr…
For foreigners who look to the United States as an exemplar of democracy, this election has been as tense as it has been for most Americans.
"We have learned a lot since spring about how to be safe, but unless we actually do these things, we put ourselves and others at risk."
“Biden-Bacon” voting gave the district’s electoral vote to the Democratic presidential nominee, Joe Biden, but reelected, narrowly, the Republ…
UNO has achieved positive momentum on a range of scores, and it’s fitting that an institution of such complexity and dynamism have its own cha…
Accepting election outcomes is an obligation not only for the public but also for candidates themselves. Over the generations, some Americans …
Just two days away now. That’s certainly a big relief for the many Nebraskans wearied by this seemingly endless election season.
If we want to trace when the country started to go to hell, 1966 could be a good starting point.
Any Nebraskan is entitled to oppose casinos if he or she chooses, but a current effort, backed by Gov. Ricketts, to frame the ballot issues as…
Recent figures from Douglas and Sarpy Counties point to a concern during the COVID-19 emergency: The number of suicides so far this year for l…
David Karnes had a deep understanding of the federal government and represented Nebraska interests for decades as an attorney with the Kutak R…
Helping homeless men and women to transition to independence has tremendous importance for them and for our community as a whole.
Local election staff are working hard to help Douglas County voters make their voices heard. Let’s aim for a strong turnout in exercising this…
Our society continues to face a preeminent health threat, with the risks now on the increase. If this threat is to be met, we each must act re…
Omaha leaders often deal with complex, nuts-and-bolts issues. This recycling matter is a classic example. Now they must pursue serious negotia…
Creighton University, through impressive long-term planning, has made important positive contributions to the development and community appear…
An extensive and troubling report from the Nebraska state ombudsman on oversight of dog and cat breeders and rescue facilities demands follow-…
