Fix streets first — Brenda Smith

NORFOLK — I have traveled First street in Norfolk several times a day for several years, and have NEVER experienced traffic problems at the intersection of First Street and Braasch Avenue. Roundabouts are generally used at intersections with heavy traffic flow from four or five streets where…

COLUMBUS — The Platte County Republican Party voted unanimously to censure Ben Sasse for his recent actions and behaviors associated with his ongoing feud with the Nebraska Republican Party. Also noted was his ineffectiveness in his duties as a U.S. Senator representing Nebraska due to spend…

NORFOLK — Every year in March, Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month is celebrated in cities and states across the country. Some disabilities are visible (a person who uses a wheelchair or crutches to ambulate), while other disabilities may not be easily recognized or seen by the eye (c…

NORFOLK — Most of us never thought the day would ever come — a day truly without Rush Limbaugh. The man who always calmed us down by simply saying “I’ll tell you when it’s time to panic, and it’s not time to panic.”

SPRINGVIEW — I found the recent letter writer’s comments (Vote questioned about Congressman Adrian Smith) in the Daily News to be off base. Since that time, much new information has come out that changes the direction of the actions that day. Of course the bottom line is the vote itself. Obv…

NORFOLK — I would like to say a few things about the new proposed roundabout and bridge. First Street is a main thorough fair in Norfolk. We have semis, school buses and people trying to get to work using First Street.

NORFOLK — Another roundabout? Again? This city needs to start setting priorities on street repair. Potholes on 13th Street and Pasewalk Avenue will mess up your car big time. Been over the viaduct lately? It is absolutely disgusting.

ST. EDWARD — With the new Biden administration already slashing several of the development policies initiated by the Trump administration, such as the Keystone XL Pipeline, on his first day in office, and Biden promoting the anti-growth, de-industrialization insanity of the Green New Deal, b…