The Nebraska Constitution requires the Legislature to do only two things: meet on the first Wednesday after the first Monday in January, and p…
I think spring is the best time of year. Why? Well, the first reason is Nebraska winters. They are long and cold and in the spring the warmth …
Eggs and stones
President Joseph R. Biden Jr. took office a little over two months ago. In his inaugural address, Biden dedicated himself to “bringing America…
Opinion: Why can’t those who own guns and know the most about them take responsibility for ensuring they're used safely and without malicious intent?
Episode 11: Scott Rada and Richard Kyte talk about how their different life experiences frame how they each look at firearm safety. Later, the…
When seeking community improvement, it is important to keep in front of mind the essence of the place sought to be improved. North Platte is a…
Today and Every Day
Doug Milander, my Canadian friend of 50 years, is a man of few words. He surprised his wife and his friends, including me, when he spoke in hi…
Some of the best journeys I’ve taken have been on the worst roads.
When we became pregnant with our first-born son, we were offered all sorts of advice.
I’m sure Keith Blackledge would have wanted me to keep this review short.
The following words were written by Jeanie Gilbert 30 years ago. It was created as a play for Maundy Thursday.
On being a detective of divinity
Opinion: Describing something as a “war” envelops it in fog, distorting reason and obscuring common sense.
Podcast: Topics include whether you should teach children that police officers are their friends, how much to reveal when selling a used car a…
I’d like to give you better news but the truth is — the back is back.
Since I first began my service in the Nebraska Legislature in 2017, I have introduced and strongly supported legislation over the years to leg…
I have always enjoyed my journey through life for my 70 years, so when I saw a book by Joyce Meyer titled “Enjoy Your Journey,” I couldn’t wai…
One of the biggest surprises of my life was my 13th birthday celebration. My family planned a surprise party for me after church since it was …
We met in about 1972 when I went to the Tombstone nightclub in Denver to listen to my cousin Charley Vigil’s band, Offspring.
I am a fourth-generation Nebraskan. I love this state. I love its people, and I love that it is home to both vibrant urban areas and abundant,…
Have you noticed good things happening in North Platte: more housing, expanded economic opportunities, support for existing business, preserva…
I woke up yesterday morning feeling all out of sorts.
The hearings phase of this first session of the 107th Nebraska Legislature has finally come to an end. This year our new speaker chose to sche…
One year ago this week, life as we knew it at Linden Court changed.
The Lord’s Prayer — a prayer Jesus communicated to his followers when teaching them how to pray — is a powerful tool for igniting our prayer l…