Wind power's the real deal
For several months now, I have had a recurring dream. In the dream, my daily life feels pretty normal, but there is this strange buzz in the air. At the end of the dream, I am holding one of t…
View ArticleVictoria Ayotte: 'Make my day' idea a hit among commenters
1. Sen. Mark Christensen's consideration of a "make my day" law made a lot of online commenters' days happier, judging from the 161 comments posted.
View ArticleLocal View: Justice will come in due time
My son's name is Anthony Riley II. Last month in Lincoln, my son was found guilty of manslaughter in the shooting death of Doyle Bryant as well as the attempted murder of three others riding …
View ArticleLocal View: Danek's school calendar plan is an efficient one
I read with interest in the June 1 Lincoln Journal Star about the move to end the semester at Christmas at Lincoln Public Schools.
View ArticleLocal View: Mayor's survey unprofessional
After reading the Journal Star's report concerning the results of the mayor's budget survey, subtitled "Many willing to pay," that appeared in the June 4 edition, I felt compelled to weigh in …
View ArticleLocal View: People's Health Center thrives with support
A few weeks ago, I had to sit down with a patient and do something no physician ever wants to do. I had to tell a young mother she had breast cancer. As if that's not difficult enough to deal …
View ArticleLocal View: Piano professor remains a presence
Piano Prof. Audun Ravnan's passing marks a loss to our community of a wealth of understanding - both musical and in broader terms. I express my condolences to his family and to all those whose…
View ArticleLocal View: In Germany, the rest of the story
In the Lincoln Journal Star (May 10) I read the headline "An un-Christian response from Christians," by a Mr. Pitts.
View ArticleIn Germany, the rest of the story
In the Lincoln Journal Star (May 10) I read the headline "An un-Christian response from Christians," by a Mr. Pitts.
View ArticleVictoria Ayotte: Call to increase teacher pay raises eyebrows
1. Gov. Dave Heineman's letter to school boards made waves this past week, with 76 comments on "Heineman calls for teacher pay to reflect state aid increases."
View ArticleLocal View: Five steps to an acceptable budget
The Lincoln city budget cannot be quibbled back to health.
View ArticleLocal View: Fort Hartsuff is a state gem
Some news came out last week from the Nebraska Game and Parks Commission that most Nebraskans wouldn't believe affects them, but it does.
View ArticleCompetition for remaining oil will be fierce
Author's note: I wrote this column in 2004, and it was published under the heading "$2 gas may soon seem cheap." I add some current thoughts at the end.
View ArticleLocal 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…
View ArticleLocal View: Reconsider fireworks laws
From Chadron to Falls City and Imperial to Winside, firework stands will open for business today all across Nebraska. As the sounds of Independence Day remind us of our hard-fought freedom, ke…
View ArticleLocal 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.
View ArticleVictoria Ayotte: Jon & Kate plus 70 comments
1. Two stories on TV's Jon and Kate Gosselin getting a divorce generated the most comments on JournalStar.com this past week, with more than 70 posted.
View ArticleLocal 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.
View ArticleGovernor 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 - yet a Lincoln Journal Star editorial calls the governor "meddlesome" for enc…
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