In her latest What keeps you up at night? podcast, columnist Lynn Schmidt shares her concerns over Project 2025 and the current state of America's politics.
Before heading off to North Korea last week, Russian President Vladimir Putin made a “peace” offering to Ukraine. He pledged an immediate cease-fire and peace negotiations if Ukraine withdraws from four partially occupied regions and abandons its bid to join the North Atlantic Treaty Organiz…
Progress is being made in combatting sex discrimination in the workforce, but there are concerns gender-affirming care for minors. Learn more on the Utterly Moderate podcast.
Harlan Cohen, a bestselling author and journalist who has visited over 500 high school and college campuses, talks about how to help teens and young adults cope with rejection.
We can only report on the known facts at the time. We would rather be accurate than first. Anything less would be a disservice to Nex Benedict, the editorial states.
Our View is intended to be a viewpoint that could be shared by anyone who is invested in Council Bluffs, the metropolitan area and southwest Iowa region, regardless of political party.
Denise Bowyer of Omaha Together One Community says immigration reform is one solution for Nebraska's workforce shortage, along with addressing obstacles to recruiting and retaining workers.
Federal incentives are steering automakers toward electric vehicles instead of flex fuel vehicles. A bipartisan effort in Congress aims to change that, boosting the market for ethanol-rich E85 fuel.
Nebraska's new voter ID law supports the goal of ensuring that only legal voters cast ballots. But it also sets reasonable rules for how qualified voters can provide proof of their identity.
Resigning wouldn't be an admission of guilt or an abandonment of the people who put him in office. It would show that Palermo respects his constituents and their right to have a voice in city matters.
🎧 The hosts discuss the importance of good sportsmanship and why, unlike in politics, sports almost always rewards the people with the most skill.
House prices in the Omaha metro are have gone up much faster than household income. The result: homeownership has become increasingly unaffordable for growing number of families.
The Millard Public Schools district is asking its voters to extend its levy override authority. It's a reasonable request, given Millard's record of academic excellence and fiscal responsibility.
Gov. Jim Pillen's proposal for K-12 aid in Nebraska showed an ability to be bold and open-minded in trying to solve one of the state's big challenges.
Ronnie Green, University of Nebraska-Lincoln chancellor, is planning to retire from the job he has held since 2016. He deserves thanks for his commitment to the university and his adopted state.
The Pillen administration won't say who has applied to fill the Sasse seat after the governor makes the appointment. Delaying that information is a snub to Nebraska citizens and open government.
To honor and thank those brave volunteer firefighters, our newspaper is recognizing them as Midlanders of the Year.
As OPS superintendent Cheryl Logan plans to leave, it's unfortunate that Nebraska's largest school district will face another round of uncertainty and leadership turnover.
A journalism class at the University of Nebraska recently studied the Omaha World-Herald's past coverage of some race-related issues. We can learn from that feedback.
OUR VIEW: It's great to be back doing what we love
As Henry Doorly Zoo & Aquarium's president and CEO Dennis Pate leaves us, we want to thank him for his vision and stewardship of one of our city's most precious assets.
OUR VIEW: A clean break is needed, not timid hedging that hopes he’ll go away on his own
OUR VIEW: Democracy shines while Trump and transparency tumble
Congratulations to those who were just elected after long, tough campaigns. Now the work really begins.
If you've already cast your ballot, more power to you. But if you haven't yet, don't miss your chance at the polls on Tuesday.
Rep. Don Bacon has shown that a conservative Republican can find ways to make bipartisan progress in Congress. His re-election would give him a chance to have an even bigger impact.
While both 1st District candidates are good people with records of dedicated public service, we see Pansing Brooks as the one more likely to produce better outcomes in the areas of excessive partisanship, immigration policies; and reproductive rights.
State Sen. Carol Blood understands Nebraska government and would work well with others to find successful solutions if elected governor.
Editorial: Voting is an important right. Nebraska shouldn't make it harder by adding a photo ID requirement through Initiative 432.
Nebraskans ought to hear more from Sasse about why he is willing to quit — especially since he would leave them represented, for the next two years, by an unelected senator.