Staffing a challenge, though local workforce remains strong

Finding and retaining quality employees has always been the key to success in business, but perhaps never more so than in 2021.

Reader offended by News-Register editorial

Dear Editor: What an appalling editorial from a week or so ago, titled “To vax or not to vax?” It leaves out the most important criteria in the decision, that the vaccines are absolutely SAFE.

One tough customer

With just four games remaining in his Husker football career (okay maybe five if Nebraska can somehow make it to a bowl game), it’s great to finally see what Richard Rhoden and I have been saying for the past four or five years. “Throw the ball to Austin! He’s wide open!

Cooler weather, endless pot of soup go together

The cooler weather has brought a favorite aroma from our kitchen. With cooler weather means the Betterhalf will start serving one of my favorites . . . homemade vegetable beef soup. Now this is not just an ordinary soup.

Planning a DIY house project? Don’t wait

I’ve written before about the misadventures William and I have had as we’ve navigated homeownership, but right now I want to shine a light on what is evidently a widespread problem.

Honk if you love peace and quiet, and more

Here’s some thoughts to live by that we picked up along the way . . . A day without sunshine is like night.  Save the whales. Collect the whole set. On the other hand, you have different fingers. I just got lost in thought. It was unfamiliar territory. 42.

Spirit of Philanthropy event a fitting tribute to trend-setters

Hamilton County’s culture of giving is unique. There was unanimous consent on that concept Sept. 28 at The Leadership Center, where the Hamilton Community Foundation invited community leaders from throughout the county to celebrate the first-ever “Spirit of Philanthropy” event.

Saturday night magic -- winning fixes everything

My mind raced faster than the Memorial Stadium light show ahead of the fourth quarter.  While Saturday’s 56-7 drubbing of the defending Big Ten West champs Northwestern evoked shock, awe, pride and celebration, I wondered: Is this what it was like to watch Nebraska in the 90s?

Keeping a finger on the pulse of our community

So much has changed in a newspaper business that called my name at an early age. Journalism looks drastically different than it did just five years ago, let alone 36 years ago when I started covering local news for a living.

Husker statue a perfect reflection of Betterhalf

It’s been a tough opening season for Husker football fans. But, the Betterhalf has not lost faith and continues to “hang in” there.