Top Story ALL THINGS NEBRASKA Paul Hammel: Resilient Nebraskans always say 'it could have been worse' Jessica Kennedy Jun 27, 2026 2 hrs ago 0 Prefer us on Google Learn More Facebook Twitter Bluesky WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save Back in the day, reporters used to be able to hitch a ride with the governor or National Guard to the site of a disastrous tornado or flood.kAm~?6 @7 E9@D6 EC:AD :?G@=G65 2 7=:89E E@ r@=6C:586[ :? ?@CE962DE }63C2D<2[ 27E6C 2 E@C?25@ 925 56DEC@J65 EH@ 72C> 9@>6D 2?5 52>2865 D6G6C2= C6D:56?46D @? E96 ?@CE9 6586 @7 E96 E@H?]k^Am Paul Hammel Rebecca S. Gratz kAmpE @?6 @7 E96 72C>D[ E96 @H?6C DE@@5 ;FDE @FED:56 E96 ?@H\32C6 7@F?52E:@? H96C6 9:D 9@FD6 @?46 DE@@5] %96 9@FD6 H2D 8@?6]k^AmkAm“xE 4@F=5 92G6 366? 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Letter to the editor: Community input is not conflict — it's partnership "Public input does not have to create conflict. In fact, some of the strongest and most successful community projects begin with open dialogue…
Diane Yeutter: Always heed the voice of the Holy Spirit The believer in Jesus has access to remarkable privileges as we trust God’s limitless potential in our lives.
Paul Hammel: Name-calling, verbal missteps dog the governor Gov. Jim Pillen has always insisted that he’s “not a politician,” but more of a regular guy.
Susan Bennett: The wreck that wasn’t saga continues This may be a mistake. I’m not feeling very “sunny side up” right now, but I’m writing to regain my positivity. Hang with me on this one.
